Ah, December gift shopping: a seemingly endless task. Christmas might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of celebrations in December, but birthdays don’t stop when the festive decorations come out, and we don’t believe that December birthday gifts should be an afterthought!
That being said, we know gift shopping in December can be hard when there are so many other things going on, so we’ve done the hard work for you and pulled together six of the best personalised birthday gift ideas made especially for December babies. Anyone born in December knows what it feels like to be forgotten, but personalised gifts show them that they are anything but.
December Birthday Traditions
Before we get to the Create Gift Love gift ideas, let’s take a look at some December gift traditions, and what we can learn about people born in December from their birthstone, birth flower and star sign.
What is the December birthstone?
The December birthstone is tanzanite, which is said to symbolise renewal and transformation; a fitting stone for someone born at the close of one year and the beginning of another. Turquoise and topaz are also associated with December birthdays, so along with tanzanite, that’s three Ts and three blue stones – a bit of a theme going on there.
Which star signs are in December?
The December star signs are Sagittarius (for those born up to December 21st) and Capricorn (for those born December 22nd and onwards). Sagittarians are known for their optimism, free spirits and love of adventure and exploration, while Capricorns are said to be responsible, determined and ambitious.
What are the birth month flowers for December?
The birth flowers for December are holly and narcissus, two seasonal flowers fitting for the festive season. Holly is said to be a symbol of happiness and optimism (much like a December-born Sagittarian), while the white narcissus flower is a symbol of hope, rebirth and new beginnings, very similar to the meaning behind the tanzanite December birthstone.
December Birthday Gift Ideas from Create Gift Love
The Create Gift Love collection is full of thoughtful personalised keepsakes and photo gift ideas. Here are six of our favourites for birthdays in December, including gifts for travel lovers, winter wanderers and the star sign-obsessed.
1. A Starry Leather Coin Purse Personalised with Their Sign
Let’s start off with a Zodiac-themed gift idea. Our “Luna” Personalised Star Sign Coin Purse is a favourite birthday gift all year round, but it feels particularly special for December birthdays, with the sparkly golden stars, the deep navy blue leather (in keeping with December’s birthstones), and the constellation design like a clear winter’s sky. Personalise it with the birthday girl’s name or initials on the front and add her Capricorn or Sagittarius star chart on the back in gorgeous gold foil. You can also add a secret message inside to make your birthday gift extra personal.
Our coin purses are handmade to order in our UK workshop and are designed to carry your essential cards and coins, but still slim enough to fit in most small bags and pockets. If star signs aren’t their thing, we have over 25 other coin purse styles to choose from.
2. An Airtag Keyring to Keep Track of their Treasures
Some of the best birthday gifts are the ones that look good and do good, and our personalised AirTag keyrings tick both of those boxes: as pretty as they are practical. Use it to attach an Apple AirTag to your keys, your luggage, or whatever it is you want to track – they’re perfect for those December-born Capricorns who love to be responsible with a capital R, and for free-spirited Sagittarians who have a knack for losing belongings on their travels…
The AirTag keyrings are made from luxury-quality leather, available in nine colours, and can be personalised, too.
3. A Personalised Sagittarius or Capricorn Keyring
Another keyring that makes a great December birthday gift is our personalised Zodiac sign leather keyring, especially if the person you’re buying for is in tune with the stars. The keyrings are available in forest green or white leather, and each one is printed with the sign’s name and symbol: the bow and arrow for Sagittarians or Capricorn’s sea goat. You can personalise the back of the keyring with any message of your choice – print their date of birth, list their star sign’s traits, or add a personal birthday message for them to treasure long after the day.
4. A December Birth Flower Bookmark
For booklovers born in December, our holly and narcissus-themed birth flower bookmark would make a lovely birthday gift idea. Each leather bookmark is printed with ‘December’ at the top and personalised with the owner’s name at the bottom, along with a beautiful illustration of the December birth flowers. The bookmarks are made from soft white leather, slim enough to sit between your pages. You can even pair the birth flower bookmark with a book from their wishlist for an extra special bookish gift they can curl up with on chilly December evenings.
5. A Wooden Postcard Keepsakes for Travel Memories
We love to give photo gifts on special occasions like birthdays, and the Create Gift Love collection includes photo keyrings, coasters, bookmarks and more. But a photo gift idea that we don’t shout about much is our wooden photo postcards, and they’re perfect for travel-loving December babies! The wooden keepsake cards can be printed with a photo on the front and a message on the back, making a great way to display travel or holiday memories (Sagittarius’ favourite!). Plus, they make a lovely alternative to a birthday card that will stand out amongst the mass of Christmas cards that usually take the limelight in December.
6. A Personalised Hip Flask for Those Winter Walks
And finally, a grown-up gift for the outdoor adventurer. A hip flask always makes a great present, especially popular amongst the “hard to buy for” men, and they go down a treat on December birthdays: something warming for a winter walk or to stow away for outdoor adventures. Our 6oz pewter hip flasks are traditionally made in England. They come complete with a handcrafted leather case from our brother brand, Man & Bear, and can be personalised with the recipient’s name or initials. Pair it with a bottle of something special or leave it to the recipient to choose their favourite tipple. Either way, it’s a real treat of a gift and one they’ll want to hold on to.