Christmas is coming, and once again it’s time to rack our brains, trying to think of the best gifts for our nearest and dearest. Rather than the same old novelty socks or yet another hat and scarf set, why not think about what your friends and relatives might like as part of their interests or hobby? And whether you’ve got an experienced or a beginner genealogist on your gift list, there are plenty of ideas for genealogy gifts that will be very gratefully received.
Here are six ideas for genealogy gifts:
1. Genealogy Supplies. Whether it’s for the beginner or the advanced genealogist, there are many items that can be extremely useful for organising and displaying family trees and ancestral documents. I recommend that you head over to MyHistory.com where you will find all sorts of gift ideas, including stationery and software.
2. DNA Kits. Getting your DNA tested has become quite a popular part of the ancestral trail, and if your loved one has a limited budget for their genealogical searches, this may be something that they’ve not been able to spend money on. I would suggest either Ancestry or 23&Me to get the gift of DNA testing.
3. Genealogy Website Subscription. Genealogists need to use several websites to undertake their research, so why not buy a year’s subscription for one of the top genealogy websites so they don’t have to worry about it eating up their monthly budget? Try Ancestry or FindMyPast.
4. Genealogy Books. If you want to get someone started on their genealogical journey, there are plenty of books to choose from, whether it’s for the absolute beginner or the seasoned professional. Below are a few ideas at Amazon.
5. Family History Themed Novels. Is your genealogy enthusiast also an avid reader? Why not kill two birds with one stone and buy them a novel or two with a family history theme? Please excuse the shameless plugging of my own family history novels here – but try these at Amazon!
6. Family History Courses. Again, apologies for the plugging of my own products, but if you’ve got someone in your family or friends list who’d be interested in finding out how to carry out their own research in the UK, then my Genealogy Course for Beginners would be a great start (Other courses are available 😉)
Genealogy is a hobby that lends itself to all sorts of gift ideas – and for all kinds of budgets. I hope you find something here that your loved ones will love!
