Is there anything more fun than browsing for the holidays on Etsy – especially for your family and friends? I am currently tackling my to-do list and trying to get to holiday gifts a bit easier, so the first place I check out is Etsy because of their one-of-a-kind items you won’t find in big box stores. And since I know they are handcrafted, you won’t be giving your people things they already own.
Pretty cool – I think so, anyway.
It’s heading into peak holiday season and I know that means a lot of you will be decorating for holidays, attending holiday parties and bringing gifts, or sending holiday presents to your besties this season. If you want my opinion, shop this gift guide below. In it, I’m sharing the best holiday gifts for the season on Etsy right now, all beautifully and wonderfully made.
To make it a little more fun – and challenging for me, but I accept! – it’s a list guide from A to Z. Let’s begin with A… Advent Calendar! A fun gift everyone could use, am I right? Enjoy!
A is for Advent Calendar for Jewelry Making
Open a new one daily. Love this idea! By BloomMercantileCo. MUST pre-order soon!
[P.S. Love advent calendars? Me too! I made a WHOLE gift guide dedicated to unique ones: 34 Most Unique Advent Calendars for Adults of 2025.]
B is for Baguette Beeswax Bread
If you’re going for unique and amazing, you can’t go wrong with a baguette candle. Yes, you read that right. By CandleLume.
C is for Candle Sampler Pack
Candles never looked soooo good. By MLTDCandleCompany.
D is for Damascus Steel Knife
A hand-forged knife made of damascus steel. By TheBladesPoint.
E is for Engraved Bracelet
One of the prettiest bracelets I’ve seen yet. Personalized with the name of your choice on the front. By CaitlynMinimalist.
F is for Family Ornament
A one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament featuring your family, hand-painted with love by LynnStAubinDesigns.
G is for Goose T-Shirt
A jolly goose is on the loose. Funny and festive! By MininhaCreations.
H is for Handwriting Bracelet
This is a custom bracelet made from your submitted handwriting. By CaitlynMinimalist.
I is for Iridescent Suncatcher
A stunning gift for your home. By IslandSongTo.
J is for Jingle Some of the Way
That’s OK, jingle as far as you can go! :) By DapperCustomTees.
K is for Kitchen Cutting Board
For display in your kitchen, to use as a cutting board, or both! By KandJKeepsakes.
L is for Leather Cuff
Custom-made. By PorterandHazel.
M is for Menorah Candle Set
Designed like the NYC skyline! Beautiful art piece. By Craftspring.
N is for Name Necklace
O is for Ornament
An ornament for the First Christmas married. By MAERRIMENT.
[P.S. Want more options? Read: 14 Best Etsy First Christmas Married Ornaments 2025.]
P is for Plane
A personalized plane, made of wood, completely handmade. By PastelToys.
Q is for Quilt Block Soap
A custom quilt block made of soaps is one of the most unique gifts you can get. This stylish design by SoapEscape is one they will treasure.
R is for Round Ring Dish
This wooden ring dish is the perfect place to hold small jewelry, your rings, keys, anything. Beautifully made. By MUUJEE.
S is for Sideways Necklace
Cute. Wearable daily! Get one by BELKYmood.
T is for Toiletry Bag
A must-have travel bag, customized! Get them at RodeoWedding.
U is for Unique Gift Box
The most amazing gift for sending to a friend – and bringing a cozy and festive feeling! By NikiMoonBoutique.
V is for Vase with Flowers
What a stunning collection! Get yours at ClayHiveCo.
W is for Wooden Decanter
By Awesomeve.
X is for Xmas Hygge Box
By Kismetbyme.
Y is for Yoga Socks
So plush with perfect grip! By KnittedgarmentGB.
Z is for Zodiac Ring Dish
And last but not least, a celestial zodiac sign dish handmade by ThePaintedPress.
I think this gift guide is pretty great! What do you think? It’s sort of fun to see how it all came together from to A to Z, and honestly, I had more than one I had to pick from for various letters. :) I hope you enjoy this.
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► Looking for more thoughtful gift ideas? Here’s our Wedding Gift Guide with picks for everyone.
xo
Emma
Emma Arendoski
Emma is the CEO of Emmaline Bride, The Handmade Wedding Blog, published author, leading wedding expert, and wedding planner. Read her latest book: The Inspired Wedding. Wife, mother, coffee lover. Follow on Instagram and at Emmaline Baby for baby + kids inspiration.
