A gift is not something to be chosen in a hurry. We always want to choose gifts that we know our friends or family will love, and it’s a great feeling when you come across something really unique. If you haven’t considered shopping for something that is handmade and wooden, let us show you a few gorgeous products for inspiration.
Christmas time is always a special time, as it can be an occasion to celebrate with loved ones, but also a time when we feel the need to give something meaningful to the people who matter most in our life.
With that in mind, here are a few ideas and suggestions for unique wooden gifts that you can give to your family and friends this holiday season.
We’re giving away a handmade wooden nutcracker from our friends at Erzgebirge.co.uk! Make sure to enter at the end of this blog post.
Choose Unique Wooden Gifts At Christmas
If you have a friend or family member who appreciates handmade beautiful crafts, consider surprising them with something special that had been made with love and care.
Choosing a decorative item is a lovely gift for friends and family who live far away, as whenever they see it displayed in their home they will think of you and remember how much they are loved.
You can also go down the seasonal route and get a Christmas decoration which can be brought out again and again year after year. Or you can get something that can be used all year round.
A wooden Nutcracker is one of our favourite Christmas decorations to give. The nutcracker is a magical Christmas symbol that brings up so much nostalgia and Christmas spirit. It is sure to get anyone into a festive mood.
The German nutcracker is known the world over and is one of the most famous symbols of Christmas. Nutcrackers come in a variety of colours, costumes and different heights to suit different tastes and start at just £26, so it’s an affordable gift that will be loved by everyone.
Wooden Gifts That Can Be Used All Year Round
German Black Forest Weather House
These are so detailed and beautiful with so much to look at. A German Black Forest weather house is a unique piece of history that dates back to the 1800s.
It was used to tell the temperature and show whether the climate is humid or dry outside. It does this with two figurines, a woman and a man dressed in traditional costume, that pop out of the house. It is a popular German souvenir that kids love too.
German Incense smoker
Burning incense in the home is one of my favourite ways to create a calming and peaceful atmosphere.
A wooden incense smoker is a traditional craft from the Erzgebirge region of Germany and is a really cute and unique way to burn incense. There’s the more traditional “smoking man” or you can choose something that relates to the gift receiver like a doctor, painter, skier, baker, mechanic or teacher.
Cuckoo Clock
A German cuckoo clock is a practical yet beautiful gift that will be used every single day, and kids love it.
You could choose from many styles of cuckoo clocks on their sister website, or go with a modern wall clock or a mantel clock depending on the taste of your recipient.
Many people grew up seeing their grandparent’s cuckoo clock so this is a special and nostalgic gift as well.
The Best Places to Find Unique Wooden Gifts Online
We recently came across Erzgebirge.co.uk who have really cool handmade wooden products made in Germany — including cuckoo clocks, weather houses, Christmas decorations, nutcrackers, and more.
They have graciously offered to give an authentic nutcracker to one of my readers, just in time for Christmas.
Giveaway
For your chance to win a gorgeous nutcracker of your choice from Erzebirge, up to a £125 value, enter via the Gleam widget below
Win a Nutcracker of your choice from Erzebirge up to a £125 valueGood luck!
Due to Brexit, the prize can be shipped to US or EU residents. If a UK resident wins, the prize will be substituted for a coupon.
I love this,I havent got a nutcracker
Oh my! When I saw this giveaway I jumped for joy as I am a huge fan of The Nutcracker and have quite a collection of home decor in the theme!
I have always wanted a wooden nutcracker, we intend to go to my sisters for christmas this year
Dinner with the in-laws, same as the last twenty years and I wouldn’t change it for the world
Totally love the nutcrackers; would make a lovely Christmas present
My plan for Christmas is to spend it with my family, pig out and watch Christmas films
These look lovely and so well made. I’m really impressed!
Very unusual products would be a joy to own. The nutcrackers are absolutely amazing
love the nutcrackers
I’ve wanted one of these for so long but money has always been a sticking point. They are lovely and practical too
They look amazing! I am having a quiet family xmas!
They are lovely aren’t they. I’ve got 2 small nutcrackers for my fireplace but I’d love a big one!
I think this is lovely, looks too nice to use!! So nostalgic and will be a talking point
I am sewing as many of my gifts and gifts bags as possible this year. I like to be able to give something unique and personal.
I’m on call over Christmas, so we’re planning a quiet one, I don’t want to be a party pooper by leaving a big family gathering!
I have always wanted a cuckoo clock
Absolutely love the nutcrackers
Seriously cute! I love wooden toys and home gifts so enjoyed browsing their website.
I love them! I also love the Weather House – reminds me of my Nan, she always had one of those and we always wanted to see if the lady or man was out x
Not seen the German Weather House before and sounds great, some fab ideas in this post for Christmas gifts
Would love to add one of these to our Xmas collection, please count me in
I love the Nutcracker! Me and my daughter will have a quiet one this year
Cool
I am hoping to go to a few parties this year, fingers crossed.
Nutcrackers are not just for Christmas they are for life xx
We are hiring a cottage up North so we can see family and friends
Never seen crackers like this before, some of them look amazing!
I love the nutcracker it would make a lovely Christmas ornament
Those nutcrackers are beautiful very colourful would be great to show off
Wow this is absolutely fab!
The Nutcrackers are gorgeous and really nostalgic xx
These are fabulous
I’d love a Nutcracker in my house, he would have pride of place guarding the Xmas tree. Going to my daughter and son in law’s to watch my grandchildren open their presents then enjoying a delicious dinner with all the trimmings cooked by my son in law
Christmas plans are to wangle an invite for the day to my mums so I don’t have to cook!
I’ve never had a nutcracker, but I must say, apparently I didn’t know what I was missing, these are fun!
Wow, these nutcrackers are amazing!
These are so impressive and utterly gorgeous
Love the nutcracker, spending Christmas with the whole family this year, can’t wait
Nutcracker is class!
Thanks for the giveaway.
just me, my hubby & 2 dogs for Christmas this year. nice quiet Christmas in front of the tv eating turkey & mince pies
This is so beautiful and so nostalgic, this nutcracker is a something a family enjoys and treasures, then it’s handed down to her children
I love everything Christmas, especially decorations! I love the ones that I collect.
These look such good quality, I love hand made pieces like this. My mum collects black forest (the vintage ones) and they have lasted forever.
What a lovely nutcracker. There’s a real old-fashioned quality to it.
This year I plan to have a lovely family Christmas after being called into work unexpectedly last year
I don’t know what happened to our old nutcracker but this would make a great replacement.
I collect nutcrackers and this one is truly a gem.
Love the lasting quality fingers crossed
Beautiful painted NutCracker
What beautiful and unusual products.
This year I’m working on Christmas day but have Boxing day off so it isn’t to bad.
I’ve always wanted a Nutcracker, ever since I was girl at The Nutcracker ballet
Going to the pub on Christmas day for Christmas dinner and then to my brothers Boxing day to celebrate Christmas with my newborn nephew.
Love the nutcrackers, they look so smart
I absolutely love nutcrackers and I have started collecting them this year
I really like MR Nutcracker and will be having christmas with the family.
Just the two of us. Love the nutcrackers.
oh I just love Nutcrackers , they are a huge favourite christmas ornament of mine
I used to have a cuckoo clock when I was little and I don’t know where it went. I would really love another!
I love these nutcrackers, they are so beautiful
These are so lovely! Thanks for the competition.
ill be staying home for xmas this year. i will be nice and relaxed
nutcrackers are my favourite xmas decorations
i love nutcrackers!! i have quite a few
I love nutcrackers, amazing giveaway! Would love one for my new home
I am loving the nutcrackers and such a great selection too
hopefully seeing the grandchildren for christmas dinner this year fingers crossed
I love the nutcrackers and would love to display one next to the fire!
My wife has a few nutcrackers…..she would love these
We love unique or home made products, we also love reusable products that we can bring out every year, We’ve been shielding our youngest son for over 20 months now so we have become more dependent on a home made Christmas & we love it!
I love the Cuckoo Clocks. So much fun. Maybe I’ll treat myself this year. The nutcrackers are great. I love spoiling myself with fancy nuts at Christmas
I have never really thought of getting a Nutcracker but seeing this one has made me so want him x
LOVE these nutcrackers! Would be amazing to win one!
I love traditional stuff like this and these look very high quality. It will probably be another quiet Christmas for us, hopefully i’ll at least be able to visit my parents.