Five Children’s Christmas present ideas...
...that help other children too
Christmas is for children, and what greater gift for a child than knowing they have helped another child in need?
If you’re looking for children’s Christmas present ideas, we have several, all of which ‘give back’ to another child. Read on for Christmas gifts a child will love that also help another child go to school with a daily meal.
1. For children who love animals: Corrie's Capers picture books
These beautifully illustrated children’s books follow the adventures of Corrie the Westie. Choose from five books or buy the complete set. These children’s books about animals make a wonderful Christmas gift and all money raised goes to Mary’s Meals.
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2. A gift they can give: feed a child for a whole school year
We know they’ll have plenty of gifts to open already, so why not add a little variety this year with a gift that gives to another? A Christmas present charity donation is a wonderful way to introduce children to charitable giving, as the beautiful printed card helps them to see the impact of their gift – feeding another child for a whole school year. Until 15 December a generous group of donors are matching all purchases of these ‘Feed a Child’ charity Christmas presents so it’s a great time to buy as your money will go twice as far.
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3. Kids’ Christmas stocking fillers with meaning: 50 school meals for £5
Need children’s stocking filler ideas that aren’t made of plastic and destined for the bin after 45 seconds of play? Our ‘50 school meals for £5’ gift is one of the best stocking fillers for kids (and also a great Secret Santa idea for under £10). A little gift that gives a lot back!
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4. A Christmas gift for the teacher: a 100 meals gift card
Instead of taking in the usual bottle of wine or box of chocolates, why not get your child this special gift to pass on to their teacher this Christmas: a 100 meals gift card. A card will be posted to you for your child to sign and give on to their teacher, making it extra special.
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5. Help them to plan a mini-fundraiser
Download and print out our fundraising pack for them to open on Christmas morning, and you’ve given them a fascinating activity to undertake! Challenge them to come up with quirky fundraising ideas, then why not carry out the fundraiser as a family, as a ‘giving back’ challenge for the new year? Our children’s resources are full of fundraising ideas for kids to get them started.
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Why Christmas gifts for children that give back matter
Christmas is as much about giving as it is about getting, and while the excitement of opening presents from Santa on Christmas morning cannot be replaced, there is a deeper, more satisfying happiness from knowing they have given another child a gift too.
A daily meal in a place of education attracts children into the classroom and gives them the energy they need to learn. It costs just £19.15 to provide a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year, so every charity gift idea on this list makes a real difference.
Shopping for the grown-ups too? Take a look at our charity Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list.
