Welcome to our Annual Shower of Roses Christmas Gift Guide and Giveaway! Get ready for a curated selection of gift ideas and a chance to win amazing prizes. Once again I’ve gathered suggestions from every member of our family to ensure there’s something for everyone. We’ve got a wide variety of recommendations to make your holiday shopping a breeze!

First I’d like to thank all of the generous giveaway sponsors who help make this possible, enabling us to spread awesome prize packages to lots of families once again this year! So grab your favorite beverage, take a moment to unwind, and enjoy browsing our carefully curated annual Christmas Gift Guide!

You can also find my lists from the last nine years here (2023), here (2022), here (2021), here (2020), here (2019), here (2018), here (2017), here (2016) and here (2015)  as well as even more Catholic gift ideas listed in my past Easter posts as well: 100+ Easter Basket Stuffers & Catholic Gift Ideas and Easter Symbols: Catholic Gift Ideas.

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New Finds for Advent

• 100% Beeswax Advent Candles – Lavender and Rose handmade by Abbey and Anna at Forestville Candle Company
• Road to Bethlehem – I included this last year, but adding it again. Our four oldest will be getting copies this year, thanks to a recent TAN Books sale. (Keep an eye out for their annual Black Friday sale coming soon!)
• Advent Tea Towels from The Little Rose Shop
• Advent Sweatshirt from Nichole Lanthier Catholic Art & Gifts
• Advent Socks from Sock Religious
• Advent Bingo from Catholic Paper Goods
• O Come O Come Emmanuel Mug from GratiaPlenaCoShop
• Holiday Wrapping Roll: Nativity Scene from Rifle Paper Co.
• Loré Pemberton Cold Hollow – 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle – I ran across this puzzle at a local book store. I especially love the hanging wreath above the table!

New Finds for Christmas

• Star of Bethlehem Rosary from West Coast Catholic
• Angels We Have Heard on High from Shining Light Dolls (On Sale for just $0.99 and save an extra 10% with SHOWEROFROSESBLOG)
• 6 Pack Gregorian Chant Christmas Cards, Partridge in a Pear Tree and Christmas Birds from Pelican Printery House
• A Book Lovers Christmas 1000 Piece Puzzle – Includes Beautiful Illustrations of Christmas Scenes from Literature, find Your Favorite Characters!
• Poinsettia LEGO – Check out the Wreath and Christmas Table Decoration too!
• Christmas in Heaven – Also available directly from Sophia Institute Press
• Twelve Days of Christmas Tea Towel (Set of Two) from January Jane Shop Save 10% with coupon code: LXZ-NTU27UL (or clicking here)
• My True Love Gave to Me: A Children’s Catechism for the Twelve Days of Christmas – Also available directly from TAN Books
• My Pray & Play Nativity Busy Book from Saintly Hearts

St. Nicholas – December 6th

• Saint Nicholas Puzzle from Shining Light Dolls (Save 10% with SHOWEROFROSESBLOG)
• Saint Nicholas: Patron Saint of Children from St. Augustine Academy Press
• Editable Letter From Saint Nicholas – We bought and have used this great letter for a couple years now! Be sure to include St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins (Here is my FREE document for this new updated version! You can find my original St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins in the archives.) 
• Holy Nutcrackers or Kids St. Nicholas Socks and Adult St. Nicholas Socks from Sock Religious
• St. Nicholas and St. Nicholas Helper – These seem to be lookalikes for the Ostheimer toys my family loves and collected for years, at a more affordable price from Green Elephant Global.
• Trimming the Tree with Nicholas with a Pine, Citrus and Spice scent from Forestville Candle Company
• St. Nicholas Blend Christmas Coffee or in a neat Gift Set – Also available on Amazon here.
• St. Nicholas Candy Cane Cards
• The Miracle of Saint Nicholas – This has been a favorite since we first added it to our collection nearly two decades ago!
• DIY: Make your own St. Nicholas Chocolate Coins with the FREE PRINTABLES found in the archives here at Shower of Roses!

Other great books include: St. Nicholas and the Nine Gold Coins (Review can be found here), The Baker’s Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale and Drinking with St. Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints.

Scroll through all of our past St. Nicholas posts here.

Our Lady of Guadalupe – December 12th

We have the items in the top row, the rest are things that caught my eye including a few that I will be purchasing!

• Light of the Saints (Includes Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego – Our younger children really love Light of the Saints and Light of the Sacraments!
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Rag Doll also from Shining Light Dolls (Save 10% with SHOWEROFROSESBLOG)
• The Virgin of Guadalupe (1000 Piece)
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Muslin 8 Layer Quilt
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Watercolor Print
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Earrings
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Socks from Sock Religious – Also available on Amazon here.
• Tiny Saints Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Unborn
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexican Spiced Chocolate Flavor Coffee or Coffee Pods from Catholic Coffee Store
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Mug from Sock Religious

A few additional books and audio books include: Cloak of Roses – Our Lady of Guadalupe from Regina Martryum Productions, Our Lady of Guadalupe Pop-Up Book – You can get a peek at the inside here, Guadalupe Mysteries: Deciphering the Code, and Our Lady’s Wardrobe – My girls love this picture book!

You can also check out the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pillow Case from Prayer Pillowcases! We also love the Our Lady of Guadalupe Puzzle, if you can find it, and we usually celebrate with an Our Lady of Guadalupe Brunch or Dinner after Mass! Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexican Mocha Coffee is a perfect addition!

Scroll through all our past Our Lady of Guadalupe posts here.

Santa Lucia Day – December 13th

• Lucia Saint of Light
• Meri Meri Felt Holly Headband – I got a couple of these last year and the girls wore them all season long! Here is another cute option on Amazon.
• St. Lucia 8×10 Swedish Christmas God Jul Print and St. Lucia’s Light 8×10 from Sleightholm Folk Art 
• Lucia Morning in Sweden and White Swedish Candelabra
• Lucia Crown  – Gold with LED Lights
• God Jul, Lucia, Dala Horse and Lucia Crown Cookie Stamps from Rycraft Cookie Stamps – You can also find my Paleo/Aip Shortbread Recipe here.
• American Girl has also come out with Kirsten’s™ Surprise Holiday Collector Doll & Book Set – I wish they had just the dress and accessories available without needing to buy the doll… We already have a couple Kirstens!
•  Star Boy Hat and Wand Set
• St. Lucia Socks from Sock Religious

Santa Lucia Braided Bread or Lussekatter – Bake extra for a friend!  Plus White Dress for Young Women to pair with Red Ribbon ❤️

Scroll through all of our past St. Lucy posts here.

Favorite Nativity Sets

We have Fisher Price, Playmobil and Shining Light Doll Nativities too, and the Nativity Fabric Advent Calendar, but I especially love our wooden versions! I also love our Schleich Nativity but it’s hard to find, same with A Child Is Born from Naturally Catholic.  Fontanini Holy Family (a wedding gift – also available from The Catholic Co.) was the beginning of our Fontanini Collection. Our 11 year old gets a new addition every year from his godparents. ❤️

• Kurt Adler Wooden Nativity Advent Calendar with 24 Magnetic Figures
• Joseph Walking and Mary on the Donkey  – Note: I recently ran across these lookalikes at Etsy at a lower price point.
• The Giving Manger – Our little ones add straw to this during Advent as Joseph and Mary on the Donkey make their way down our Jesse Tree Path. (Also available from The Catholic Co)
• Ostheimer Nativity Miniture Set and Ostheimer Nativity Set Full Size – This was a gift a couple years ago and we’ve been adding to the collection. Additional pieces can be found here. 
• Childrens Nativity Blocks Starter Set and Deluxe Wooden Nativity Set from Almond Rod Toy
• Playmobil Christmas Nativity – My kids have always loved Playmobil. Other great Christmas sets include: St. Nicholas and the Three Wise Men if you can find them! Oh! And the Advent Wreath!
• Deluxe Christmas Nativity Wooden Playset from Shining Light Dolls (Save 10% with SHOWEROFROSESBLOG) and also their Christmas Nativity Wooden Cube Puzzle 
• Ivory Holy Family Set – 38″ Scale – A gift from my husband years ago. Love it!
• 12″ Baby Jesus and Manger – Preparing our Hearts for Christmas

Our children have once again taken an active role in this year’s gift guide! I asked each of them to list nine gift ideas for me to share. Most of their suggestions are things they already own, with a few desired items included. Here are their answers:

Please note: Our children usually unwrap three gifts from my husband and I on Christmas morning. The kids also draw names on the first Sunday of Advent for Christkindl and end with a family Christkindl gift exchange. It’s always the first thing they want to do after our morning prayers (or morning Mass if we didn’t make it to the Midnight Mass) on Christmas Day! They also receive books on Epiphany (which often include many books that have been given to me to review, or school books for the next semester). The gift suggestions listed below have been received over a number of different years/occasions, handed down from older siblings, or on their wish list.

Captain’s Picks – Age 24

I suppose it’s that time of year again… already?! Not sure how reflective this list is gonna be of my age group but anywhooo here’s my list.

Honestly, I can’t stress this enough: time with family is superior to anything anyone could buy. You can always get “stuff,” but you’ll never get time back. With that being saiddd, if like in my case, you can’t be with family, something handmade is always gonna be better too because in making whatever it is you put a little bit of yourself in that creation and when you receive a gift like that it feels like the person is there with you (if that makes any sense). Anyway, I’m sure y’all knew that but hand crafted is 🤌. Stick around though if you wanna see what you could add to a personalized gift 🤪

• A Calendar (or even better, a Whiteboard Calendar) – Gotta be responsible now and make sure I don’t miss any important meetings 🤪 Just ordered myself a magnetic whiteboard calendar, and I gotta say it’s been extremely helpful with keeping track of everything. (So is the Apple Watch I received last year!)
• Snacks – I gotta say this is always a treat when I receive some snacks in the mail from the family and I can pop em open during a movie or take em with me to work or whatever. Very versatile 😅
• Books or Barnes & Noble Gift Card – I personally have been getting back into reading again, which has been great, so receiving a new book or gift card would be pretty hype. (For his birthday I sent him copies of two of his favorites: Moby Dick and Old Man and the Sea.)
• Small Kitchen Appliances – “Small kitchen appliances?” “SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES!!” (cue video clip – 1:02 mark fits too perfectly) 😂 But seriously, living on your own you appreciate new kitchenware!! (Some of his new favorites are Nutribullet Ultra Deluxe Single-Serve Blender, Rapid Egg Cooker, add more….)
• Fun T-shirt – You can never go wrong with a comical shirt or something that takes you back to your younger days!  Life is too hard to take it seriously all the time. 🤪
• Water Bottle/Jug – Hydration is key! Hydration is key! Since moving to Arizona, where the summers are a tad warm, I’ve gotten myself a gallon water jug along with a couple other smaller bottles just so I always have water near. No matter where you are, getting a new water bottle to take to the gym/hiking/camping etc is always fun. Alsooo, a part two to this gift that would be awesome are stickers to go with it! (I’m a literal kid 😭😭😂😂)
• Something Religious – (Okay need something more serious 🧐😂) A gift list wouldn’t be complete without some sort of religious item. Preferably something that helps with strengthening prayer life as it’s hard to maintain a healthy prayer life when you’re out living on your own and no longer at a Catholic school.
• Board or Card Game – I think I had this on last year’s list, but games are always nice to have especially when you have friends over.
• Something Hobby related – I myself have a few hobbies going (gym, sports, scuba, guitar) and receiving something small like a new gym bag, sports equipment, or guitar stings, etc. is always exciting.

Ranger’s Picks – Age 22

• Pots & Pans – List from him, commentary from Mom. He moved out this past fall into a cute little rental house and definitely needs to work on building his pots and pan collection!
• Elite Gourmet Rapid Egg Cooker – He used this so much when he lived at home… Needs one of his own now!
• Paracord Rosary Bracelet from Chews Life – This was an Easter gift. He said to add this to the list, he wears it all the time.
• Squier by Fender Acoustic Guitar (Electric Guitar on Wish List) – Grandpa/My Dad taught him to play the guitar. <3
• WISH LIST: LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris Replica to add to his ever growing collection of LEGO Architecture Sets! We were all so excited to see Notre-Dame released by LEGO!
• Building a Non-Anxious Life – He keeps telling me I need to read this book.
• Ski Boot Bag for Ski Helmet, Goggles, Gloves, Skis, Snowboard & Accessories – Five of the kids got these ski bags last winter and they were so handy.
• Adidas Sambas – Birthday gift earlier this year. He had been wanting a pair for awhile.
• WISH LIST: Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells Set of Two or Single – He’d love to borrow these from his dad now that he isn’t living at home. They really are a great set of dumbbells!

Twinkle Toe’s Picks – Age 21

• Fahlo Turtle Tracking Bracelet – I love anything ocean and this bracelet makes it personalized. It’s a beautiful accessory that connects you with a turtle around the world.
• Champions of the Rosary – My godparents gave me this book for my graduation and I absolutely love it. It truly did bring a whole new meaning of the rosary to me. The history from the start of the rosary, the stories of the miracles, and the “champions of the rosary” who helped it become as wide spread as it is today.
• Paint by Numbers and Pendleton Packable Outdoor Blanket for painting at the park – This paint by number had been my summer project. It allows anyone, regardless skill level, to create a beautiful art piece. It also is so therapeutic so if you have had a long/rough day at work or need a distraction from your daily worries, this is a great and non expensive solution.
• Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Converse (White Monochrome) – These white Converse shoes go with almost everything! They’re such a good way to make a dress/skirt more casual and they’re so comfortable. I had knock off Converse since college but wore them out and then got real ones for my birthday! I will say, the real ones are so much more comfortable.
• Wave Ring and Star Ring to Stack – I got these rings a couple years ago and if you ever have that ring or necklace that you never take off, that’s these rings for me. It’s mainly just a reminder to me that I whenever I feel lost, confused or alone, I know that Mary is there to show me the way. She’s the guiding star on the way to Christ. (We bought my Wave Ring on a trip to the coast and added a ring of stars later. This Stella Maris Stacking Set from Telos Art is really cute too!)
• JBL Waterproof Speaker – I love this speaker, especially since it’s water proof. It’s amazing for paddleboarding, lake days, and skiing without the worry of an accident happening like a splash or being caught in a rainstorm.
• Earrings – My sisters and I finally got our ears pierced this year and having faith themed earrings helps me feel excited about wearing earrings. Its a minimalistic approach of having an outward expression of the faith.
• BEIS Mini Weekended (Limited Edition Plaid) (Save $20 off your first purchase with the referral link) – This is a MUST HAVE for traveling. It fits underneath an airplane seat, it is spacious for carrying all of your traveling necessities, and has a separate compartment on the bottom to keep shoes/toiletries separate or to organize your packing to your liking. It also has a computer compartment which is amazing if you’re like me and bring your work with you. The best thing about it though is it’s so stylish and I get compliments everywhere I go.
• Lovely War – I’m a sucker for romance novel as well as anything related to the World Wars (not as big of a world war pro as a couple of my siblings but it’s really amazing to read about the sacrifices so many people have made). Lovely War is a story of a pianist, a would-be architect shipped off to war, a Belgian singer who lost her family at the hands of the Germans, and a black American solider in a jazz military band. If you love romance or are a world war fanatic, this is for you!

Chiquita’s Picks – Age 19

• Gold Hoop Earrings – Mom here. I’ll add my comments in italics… She picked up this set at Walmart after the older girls all got their ears pierced together this summer!
• Linen Pants (cream/white) – Her older sister bought her these when she was heading back to school at the end of summer.
• Heatless Hair Curling Ribbon – She has the Skinny Curling Ribbon™ Kit Limited Edition Olive.
• Hallow!!! 😁… also a repeat. Plus AirPods – I’ve been promised a Power Point on the reasons why we need a Family Subscription to Hallow! I’m still waiting… 😉
• Miraculous Medal Slider Necklace from Telos Art Shop – My miraculous medal slider necklace, but I I’ve already done that before… like TWICE! Maybe give it honorable mention or something 😂  (Use code ROSES for 10% off!) 
• That wicker basket you got me – It was actually a Straw Tote Bag from Gap! Out of stock now but similar to this one.
• Um um… my sunglasses (they’re somewhere at home but they are the BEST!) – I bought her cheap ones from either Old Navy or American Eagle, knowing she’d lose them! lol
• I really like my Sacred Heart Rosary from Come Holy Spirit… also a repeat – It was a Confirmation gift back in 2020!
• My purse!! 👌👌 – Last Christmas I got her this Sak Ventura Leather Backpack during a great pre-Christmas sale!
• Skiing stuff is always awesome – We are all taking a break from skiing this year… 🤕
• Fitbit is still a godsend… but also a repeat – We have matching ones and I really love mine too!
• I love my laptop cover – It really does look cute on her MacBook Pro which she saved up to purchase before college! We just got her the cover! 😅
• I feel like there was a book that I wanted to add but I can’t think of it right now… Oh! The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis is really good! And Becoming Mrs. Lewis which was kinda slow at the beginning but still good. – I purchased them back in 2016 individually – Out of the Silent Planet (1), Perelandra(2) and That Hideous Strength (3) but you can also find them together as a set.

Scout’s Picks – Age 17

• Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones – Red’s a fiery color! 😉 I highly recommend Beats Solo Headphones if you don’t have them yet. 🔥
• LEGO Natural History Museum – I haven’t built this LEGO set yet because I haven’t made space anywhere to display it (still working on that 😅) But it’s an awesome set, as are most of the modular buildings LEGO comes out with, and I would recommend just about any of them 😃 especially this one.
• Canvas Backpack (Large) – I actually love this backpack. Mom gave it to me for my birthday, and it’s probably the nicest backpack in the house. 😉 I love the colors, and there’s lots of space inside. Also has a charging port, if you’re interested in that kind of thing (I haven’t found a use for it yet). Overall just a great backpack for guys!
• Great Adventure Catholic Bible – “Don’t just read the words of the Bible … understand them.” This book should be every young man’s favorite. I’ll let you know when I finish it for the first time 😂🫢
• St. Michael Leather Bracelet – It just doesn’t get classier than a St. Michael bracelet 😮‍💨🔥 (SAVE 10% with coupon code ROSES)
• Leather Journal with extra Notebooks – I love leather books. This book is beautiful, and you can write in it and even swap out the book inside for a new one but keep the cover. You can write in it and use it for just about anything: school, a journal, just writing, drawing, etc. Highly reccomend 📝
• Wilson Cast Away Volleyball – “WILSSSSOOOOOOONNN!!!!!!!” – Tom Hanks, Cast Away
• Dr. Squatch Star Wars Soap– Dr. Squatch shower soap is the most manly soap out there. I loved using the Star Wars soap collection throughout the seasons; they have great variety and they lasted me nearly the whole year. The “Only Hope Soap” is my favorite. (You can also find some of the individual bars on Amazon. Awesome stocking stuffer! All four of our boys will find some in their stockings this year.)
• adidas Men’s Park Street Sneaker (Older brother loves his Sambas) – These shoes are peak 😎 Worthy investment.

Rose’s Picks – Age 14

• Crucifix Hoop Earrings – Finally convinced my older sisters to get our ears pierced 🥳 and these are my favorite earrings! Holy and super cute? 👌 Can’t get any better then that!
• Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones – Rose Gold – Headphones are always a great idea!! It was SO nice to have these for long bus rides to golf tournaments this year. Good to just drown out the noise sometimes and listen to some good music or audiobooks. 🙂 (Airpods are always a really good idea too..but I don’t have those 👀)
• Jambu Women’s Snow Boot – These are very cute, warm and can go with a lot! Perfect for this time of year 💯
• The Reading Journal – Perfect gift for girls like me who love reading books 🙂
• The Jane Austen Gift Set: A Puffin in Bloom Collection – Told u I love books 😁 Jane Austen’s books are easy to read, lots of fun and are filled will tons of drama. Plus these ones are just so pretty u have to get them!
• Kala Ukulele – I absolutely love my ukulele!! I am literally addicted 🙂 Never regretted buying it for one second! 😊
• Mary Poppins Bag – This is great for holding pens and such. And the quote!
• Lego Ukulele – Lego and Ukulele! That’s pretty hard to beat, not going to lie. 🙃
• Yeti 18oz Water Bottle – Seafoam – This is actually a really nice water bottle! And keeps your water cold for a while! Picked it out myself. 😁
• Cute Cat Backpack – Literally such a cute backpack! Perfect size – not too small and not super big either – and it’s covered in cats 😱 Who doesn’t like cats?!!? I get so many compliments on it when I go out.

Bud’s Picks – Age 12

• Hobbit or LOTR T-Shirt – His (not exactly what is pictured) was a birthday gift for his older brother in 2018 that was eventually passed down to him. His hockey teammates all love it too!
• LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Medieval Castle Toy, Transforms from Castle to Tower to Marketplace, Includes Skeleton and Dragon Figure, with 3 Minifigures and Catapult – He actually has received this set twice and would love to have a third for his Medieval set up so he could have all three configurations at the same time.
• “My Own Mug” – A birthday gift from an older sister last year, I had never seen him get so excited about a gift and truly happy to have his “VERY OWN mug!”
• Star Wars Clue – “From my Godparents! So fun!!”
• Nathan Hales’ Hazardous Tales – Long time favorites and still adding to his collection. Last December for his birthday it was Above the Trenches. You can find all 12 here!
• Mylec Steel Junior Hockey Goal for Indoor + Outdoor (52” x 43”) – The boys love this for playing street hockey! Definitely need a Stick Black Protector for off ice along along with stick tape to keep it on.
• St. Francis Socks from Sock Religious– “These socks are AMAZING!” and he also added “I just have one pair that I’ve worn so many times they have a hole in them now… Holy socks!” (He is hoping for another pair and I just noticed they have his patron saint now!)
• LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett Starship – “Awesome!”
• Hey Dude Boots – These unfortunately didn’t fit him our fast growing boy for long, but he loved them while they did! Stinks that the mens version is so much more expensive at the moment!

Grace’s Picks – Age 7

• Whiskware Bluey Stackable Snack Containers
• Ooly Yummy Yummy Scented Glitter Gel Pens
• Strawberry Shortcake 5.5″ Poseable Doll
• St. Anastasia Composition Notebook
• Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon Meringue Dresses – We bought these for her Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party! The girls love all their dress up outfits including their fairy and princess dresses too.
• Light of the Sacraments
• Strawberry Shortcake Backpack
• Children’s First Chants from St. Augustine Academy Press
• Peek-a-Boo Wellies for Girls – These are so cute for showing off all the knee high socks, including those from Sock Religious.
• And of course Calico Critters! Both girls still love Calico Critters.

Joy’s Picks – Age 5

• Little Tykes Story Dream Machine – She received this last Christmas and more books to add for her birthday. Both of the girls enjoy it so much!
• Bunny Cottage Shaped Jigsaw Puzzle – A gift from Grandma & Grandpa on their recent visit! 300 pieces but the girls had it assembled in no time. So darling!
• Mixer – Last year the girls got the Coffee Maker Toy Set and Blender, this year I’m watching for great sales on the Mixer and Toaster
• Best Bunny Book Ever – I spent 20 minutes this morning trying to figure out which book she was talking about as she patiently explained every detail of this one to me after I asked her what her favorite book is right now. She has always loved everything bunny so we have quite a few bunny books!
• Princesses of Heaven: The Flowers, Disney Princess Treasury and Pink Tiara to go with her Pink Princess Dress – I haven’t blogged her Princess Birthday Party, but it was perfect! 💕
• One Holy Marriage: The Story of Louis and Zélie Martin (Also available direct from TAN Books) – Another one of her favorites this year “because it has roses and St. Therese!” I love reading this one aloud to the girls!
• Banwood Balance Bike with Basket – This was on her list a couple years ago but she still uses it all the time and it’s just SO CUTE!
• Rag Dolls from Shining Light Dolls – She has the Holy Family and Our Lady of Fatima and would love to get Our Lady of Good Help. The girls will each find another tucked into their stockings again this year! (SAVE 10% with coupon code SHOWEROFROSESBLOG)
• Glitter Gen Pens – Both girls received sets like this on their birthdays last summer and they are used daily!

Baby Gifts

Includes some darling things I’ve run across lately and some of my newest little niece/goddaughter’s favorites:

• Our Lady of Fatima Luxury Double sided Muslin 8 Layer Quilt from The Stump of Jesse
• Little Unicorn Hooded Towels – We have the Watercolor Roses and Lemon and our little girls still use them! This Toddler size Pressed Petals is pretty too!
• Peek-a-boo Saints Catholic Board Book
• Our Lady of Guadalupe Baby Gown Set with Bonnet  (More Gown Sets Here) from Miriam Rose & Co
• Sophie la girafe
• New Zealand Baby Sheepskin Rug
• Bella Tunno – Bibs and Suction Plates
• Assisi Rosary and other Rosaries from Chews Life
• Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine
• Melissa & Doug Flip Fish

Favorite Wooden Toys

This list doesn’t change much from year to year but links are updated where necessary:

• Fagus Wooden Trucks and Vehicles  – German crafted and made of solid Beechwood. We have been collecting for awhile and have the Limited Edition Red Fire Engine, Jeep, Snow Plow add on, Container Tipper Truck, Front End Loader, Conveyor Belt, and the Excavator, Tractors and Trailers. My little girls love them even more than their older brother did when they were younger! Look for them in the US at The Wooden Wagon and Bella Luna Toys.
• Grimms Spiel und Holz Wooden Toys – Grimm’s Counting Rainbow (similar to this) with Grimm’s Natural Semicircles Building Set.
• Ostheimer Toys – Collectible hand carved figures made in Germany and finished with non-toxic stains and finished with natural oils. Collections include: Family Figures, Fairy Tale Characters, Farm Animals, Woodland Animals, Zoo Animals, and landscape pieces, such as Trees, Fences, Ponds, Grass and much more!  We have been collecting these for years now. They have gotten hard to come by the past couple years (frequently out of stock everywhere in the US) and have really increased in price, but we still love them.  You can find them in the US at the same stores as the Fagus Vehicles above. (Here are lookalikes from an Etsy shop in the US)
• Interlocking Blocks – I keep a basket of these (2 or 3 sets of 92) in a basket in our living room and they are played with daily! I’ve blogged more about these here.
• Saint Blocks from Almond Rod Toys 
• Thomas the Train Wooden Train Track, Buildings and Trains 
• Melissa & Doug Medieval Folding Castle – We bought this over ten years ago and it’s still a favorite. We have (and LOVE the Princess Castle too- it was the first one I purchased of the two) but unfortunately it’s not currently available. Also, wood toys have at least doubled in price… Back then I paid around $50 for each! They have been played with by all of our children and are still getting played with frequently! We also have the Fold and Go Wooden Dollhouse.
• Wooden Peg Dolls – Perfect for painting dolls as gifts for younger siblings! 😉
• Grapat Sorting Toys – I bought a couple of these for Easter Baskets and planning to add more in this year’s stockings and next year’s Easter Baskets. Our little girls love them!  They are also great for using along with their Fagus Dump Truck, Trailers and Conveyor Belt.

Gift Ideas for Catholic Women

• Breville Brushed Stainless Steel Espresso Machine – We bought this in March of 2023 for a good deal less than the current price… I haven’t learned how to use it yet but some of our older kids have gotten really great at making coffees!
• Wish List: Starry Night Christmas Tree Springerle Cookie Mold to add to my collection of Springerle Cookie Mold from House on the Hill.
• Everyday Packing Totes from Austen Fowler – I love these! An adjustable leather strap converts the largest tote into a stadium and TSA compliant handbag which was perfect for my recent trip south to visit our oldest son and for the Celtic Thunder concert he took me to! (SAVE 15% with coupon code ROSES – or 25% OFF with EARLY25)
• Kristin Lavransdatter – I also have a set of vintage hardcovers I picked up years ago, but I prefer the Penguin Classics Deluxe edition. At over 1100 pages, the trilogy is beautifully produced, deckle edged, with smooth, cream-colored paper, translated by Tiina Nunnally. I finally moved it to the top of my “to-read stack” and, even though I’ve had limited reading time this year, I’m getting close to finishing it! (I also still really love the Reading Journal I featured last year!)
• Alabaster Holy Family Statue – 6.3″– A gift from my daughter last Christmas. So beautiful!
• St. Therese Apron available (with additional styles as well) over at Catholic Cuisine
• Holy Face Rosary from Come Holy Spirit Rosaries
• UGG Classic Short Boots – Another gift from my older kids last Christmas (they spoiled me!) and these have been so great as the weather turns cold up here in the north and I still struggle to wear any narrow shoes after my leg surgeries this year. I also got my first pair of Birkenstocks over the summer and wore them nearly daily!
• Wish List: Someday I would love to buy or build a Wayside Shine for on our property. Isn’t this gorgeous?!

Gifts Ideas for Catholic Men

Some suggestions from Sean:

• Catholic Coffee All Saints Variety Pack 
• Lives of the Saints for Everyday of the Year – Also available from TAN Books.
• Mr. Heater Little Buddy
• Outdoor Lantern Speakers
• Hulkman Alpha85 Smart JumpStarter 2000 Amp (or find the 4000 Amp here)
• Credo: Compendium of the Catholic Faith – Also available from Sophia Institute Press.
• Anker 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger
• Cabela’s Gift Card
• Handmade Wooden Rosary, Terror of Demons from The Catholic Woodworker

Last year I asked one of my brother-in-law ‘s (all three of my husband’s brothers were ordained priests) to give me some ideas on gifts for priests and he suggested “Gift Cards to Sporting Goods Stores”. That’s definitely a thoughtful and flexible option that caters to diverse hobbies and interests. Whether it’s athletic gear, outdoor equipment, or fitness accessories, gift cards to sporting goods stores offer a choice for priests to enjoy their preferred activities.

St. Joseph

• Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father
• The Hearts of Jesus, Mary and Joseph at Ephesus
• The Imitation of St. Joseph – Also available from TAN Books.
• St. Joseph Quote Mug
• St. Joseph and Christ Icon from Clear Creek Abbey
• St. Joseph Socks from Sock Religious
• The Life and Glories of St. Joseph – Also available from TAN Books.
• St. Joseph Apron from Catholic Cuisine
• Joseph’s Donkey – Also available from Sophia Institute Press.

Board Games – Family Favorites

• Captain’s pick (age 24) – Catan (he has this edition and pretty much every add on) followed by Settler’s of America. (His collection is now down in Arizona with him and I need to at least get the base game again and the expansion! City and Knights was the favorite add on around here too.)
• Ranger’s pick (age 22) – Cover Your Assets (2021 Edition with man holding pig on cover) – (This game moved out with him this fall so Grace recently discovered the newer edition under her pillow when she lost her first tooth while everyone was recently home! All nine of them had so much fun playing it together once again. I’ve got my eyes on Cover Your Cookies for our youngest!)
• Twinkle Toe’s pick (age 21) – Unsolved Case Files (Her most recent was Avery Gardner)
• Chiquita’s pick (age 19) – Know Theyself! The Game of Temperaments (Also available directly from Sophia Institute Press.)
• Scout’s pick (age 17) – The Grizzled (The 14 and 12 year old agreed that it’s a great game, just hard to learn. “The instuctions are in French or something so he had to watch a video or something to learn and teach us!)
• Rose’s favoite (age 14) – Stuff Happens (Disclaimer: We went through the deck and removed a bunch of cards.) and Deck of Cards for games like Spoons and Liar, etc
• Bud’s favorite (age 12) – Bang! (We had 4th edition, which moved down south with our oldest earlier this year! Some of the newer versions have some questionable card images. Considering getting the Bullet edition.)
• Grace’s Favorite (age 7) Bluey Monopoly Junior –  “Michael had me for Christkindl last year and gave it to me! It’s like I have to move my person and then buy it, and if someone else lands on it they have to pay me. Very fun game, you should play with me! It’s for four players!”
• Joy’s Favorite (age 5) – Wooden Chess Set – She loves playing chess! She was teaching me how to play the other morning while everyone else was still asleep. I had no idea she even knew how to play! Her 12 year old brother has been teaching her ❤️

Other past favorites include: Bird Bingo, Cat Bingo, Catan, Chameleon, Code Names, Payday, Clue Retro Edition, Escape from Colditz: 75th Anniversary Edition, Guess Who?, Lord of the Rings Monopoly (we have this older edition) and Monopoly, Lord of the Rings Risk, Raccoon Tycoon, Ticket to Ride, Trekking the National Parks, WWII Axis & Allies, What do you Meme?

Christmas Puzzles

Our family loves putting together puzzles during Advent and Christmas.  Here are some puzzles that are currently available to purchase: 

• Stained Glass Nativity (1000 Piece)
• The Nativity of Jesus (1000 Piece) from Sophia Institute Press
• Colorful Christmas Nativity (1000 Piece)
• Midnight Mass (1000 Piece)
• Nutcracker Puzzle (500 Piece)
• 12 Days of Christmas Wreath (500 Piece)
• Stained Glass Holy Night (1000 Piece)
• Journey of the Three Kings (500 Piece)
• Beatrice Potter Around the Christmas Tree (500 Piece)

Advent & Christmas Music

• Advent at Ephesus from Benedictines of Mary, as well as Legends of St. Nicholas and Adventus 
• Rorate Coeli: Marian Sounds of Advent CD from Clear Creek Abbey
• Catholic Songs for Children – includes: Gather Round the Crib at Christmas and The Best Christmas Present of All
• Sancta Nox – Christmas Masses from Bavaria
• Caroling at Ephesus from Benedictines of Mary
• Christmas at Ephesus from Benedictines of Mary
• Christmas in Harvard Square
• In Nativitate Domini – Gregorian Chants for the Four Masses of Christmas
• Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring: Christmas with The Dominican Sisters of Mary

*We also love the Christmas music from Celtic Thunder, Michael Buble, Bing Crosby and so many others! I’d love to hear your favorites!

2025 Catholic Calendars and Planners

• AGNUS DEI CALENDAR & 12-MONTH PLANNER 2025 from TAN Books – This looks great! Also on Amazon here.
• 2025 Saints Calendar and 16 Month Daily Planner from TAN Books (Ordinary Form + Extraordinary Form -My husband and I have used this for longer than I can remember.) Also on Amazon here.
• 2025 JMJ 12-MONTH DAILY PLANNER from TAN Books 
• 2025 Angels Wall Calendar, Life of Our Lord Calendar, Mary and the Saints Calendar and from TAN Books (Ordinary Form + Extraordinary Form) – Also on Amazon here, here and here.
• Fiat Traditional Catholic Planner – Large and Small Planner (Extraordinary Form) from Sophia Institute Press – Also available on Amazon here (large) and here (small).
• The Illustrated Liturgical Year Calendar Subscription – Receive four 18×24 fully colored and illustrated liturgical calendar posters each quarter! – Our family has been using these since they first came out and they are amazing!
• 2025 Catholic Calendar from Saints Galore (Ordinary Form + Extraordinary Form) 
• The Saintmaker Subscription from Sophia Institute Press
• 2024-2025 Catholic Homeschool Planner: Traditional & New Liturgical Homeschool Planner from Elizabeth Clare. I love her Simply Catholic Planner (You can see it pictured in my post on Our Curriculum + How we Homeschool High School.) Also pictured below is my Rose Floral Clipboard – great to have for all my long to do lists!

Here are the links to all of our book lists, our 2024 Advent Book Basket (coming soon) and the list of books our children will receive this year on the feast of St. Nicholas.

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Shower of Roses Christmas Giveaway

This year I’m giving away 25 PRIZES with a combined value of over $4,000!

(There will be 25 winners – one for each prize.  You have more than one way to earn entries so you could possibly win more than one prize! Thank you so much to all these generous businesses for sponsoring the annual Shower of Roses Christmas Gift Guide Giveaway! Please consider supporting their businesses with your Christmas Shopping this year.)

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Regina Martyrum Productions

Prize #1 – The complete collection of Catholic Saint Stories which can be either streamed online or can be downloaded! Over 25 hours of inspiring Catholic stories. Each story is carefully crafted from historical events or private revelation and presented with dramatization through dialogue, narration, sound effects, and music. Experience Catholic history like never before! Sponsored by Regina Martyrum Productions ($550+ Value)

Includes:

• St. Isaac Jogues – Set in 17th century North America among the Huron Indians. ($550+ Value)
• St. Dominic Savio – Set in 19th century Italy.
• St. Jude – Set in the biblical Middle East, 1st century AD.
• St. Frances Cabrini (Mother Cabrini) – Set in the bustling immigrant-filled streets of the late 19th to early 20th century United States.
• St. Gerard – Set in the small village of Muro Lucano, Italy, during the 18th century.
• St. Patrick – Set in druidic 5th century Ireland.
• St. Maximilian Kolbe – Set in 20th century Japan and Poland during WWII.
• St. Catherine Labouré – Set in bustling times of 19th century France.
• Blessed Margaret of Castello – Set in medieval Italy, 14th century.
• St. Helena and Constantine – Set in early 4th century Rome and Jerusalem.
• St. Monica and St. Augustine – Set in late 4th century North Africa and Italy.
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Set in the early pioneering 19th century of the United States.
• St. Valentine – Set in ancient Rome, 3rd century, during a time of great persecution.
• St. Magnus – Set in the rugged 12th-century Orkney Islands of Scotland.
• St. Clare – Set in 13th century Assisi, Italy.
• Jonah and The Whale – Set in ancient Nineveh, time of the Old Testament.
• Joshua and The Walls of Jericho – Set in biblical times, ancient Canaan.
• St. Anthony Mary Claret – Set in 19th century of culturally-rich Spain.
• Our Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego – Set in the rugged hills of 16th century Mexico.
• St. Philomena – Set in the grandeur of ancient Rome, 3rd-4th century during the tumultuous reign of Diocletian.
• St. Michael the Archangel – Set in a celestial setting before the time of man.
• The Resurrection of Lazarus – Set in biblical Bethany, near Jerusalem, early 1st century.
• The Cleansing of the Leper – Set in biblical Capernaum, early 1st century.
• St. Dymphna – Set in the green landscapes of 7th century Ireland.
• St. Thecla – Set in ancient Roman Empire, 1st century.
• David and Goliath – Set in biblical times, ancient Israel.
• St. Giles – Set in the serene, forested wilderness of 8th century France.
• Nativity Story – Set in biblical Bethlehem, 1st century.
• Noah and The Ark – Set in antediluvian lands, Old Testament times.
• St. Anthony – Set in rustic 13th century Italy.
• St. Werburga – Set in the misty, medieval countryside of 7th century England.
• Christian Soldiers – Set in contemporary, urban settings, fictional location in the United States.

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7 Swords

Prize #2 – Immaculate Conception bundle featuring: St. Catherine Laboure doll complete with felt headpiece ($9), Durable Miraculous Medal fire colored bead necklace made especially for Mothers with babies or toddlers ($20) and an Original Mixed Piece “Redemption” ($300) executed combining Pyrography and Acrylic medium on 7.8″x7.8″ wood board. This original piece was painstakingly wood burned by hand, with the centerpiece being completed in acrylic and certain details accentuated with paint. This piece highlights Mary’s role as the New Eve.  You can find in depth explanation of the different aspects of it on my website 7swordsblog.weebly.com. Visit Etsy shop here: 7 Swords ($329 value)

SAVE 10% with coupon code SHOWEROFROSES (expires 12/25/2024)

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Catholic Art By Aleesa and Caitlin

Prize # 3 – I’m Aleesa, a creative mamma who loves our faith! A favorite thing to do every year is make something special for Jessica’s readers! This year my daughter @ascenderedeo is including a custom painted 5×7 watercolor saint portrait, 4×6 Marian print of Our Lady of Fatima, holy card bookmarks with her art, hand painted wood rosary hanger with Our Lady of Guadalupe. To add a little sparkle, I have made some sacramentals for you: a pale peridot crystal rosary with broze St. Benedict center, 16 inch satin ribbon miraculous medal necklace and earrings to match, a handmade scapular (the panels have been touched to the relic of St. Jude’s arm and there are medals sewn to the back of each scapular), and lastly a handpainted holy water bottle. Sponsored by Ascendere Deo ($250 Value)

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Shining Light Dolls Package 1

Prize #4 –  Wooden Mass Kit Playset, Catholic ABC Blocks, St. Joseph Wooden Prayer Candle, Nativity Holy Family Rag Doll Set, St. Therese Rag Doll, Mother Teresa Rag Doll and Come and See: Saints A to Z – An Alphabet of Catholic Saints – shaped board book sponsored by Shining Light Dolls ($217.92 Value)

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Shining Light Dolls Package 2

Prize #5 – Catholic Brick – St. Michael the Archangel Interlocking Brick 3D Model, Father John Catholic Priest Rag Doll 14 Piece Set, Father Mark Catholic Priest Rag Doll 14 Piece Set, Father Paul Catholic Priest Rag Doll 14 Piece Set, Wooden Baptism Playset and My Catholic Book of Prayers sponsored by Shining Light Dolls ($219.94 Value)

SAVE 10% with coupon code SHOWEROFROSESBLOG

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Come Holy Spirit Rosaries

Prize #6 – 3 month gift subscription to Catholic Chaplet of the Month.  This one of a kind gift features a new chaplet devotion every month: Infant of Prague (month 1), Our Lady of Sorrows (month 2), and St. Joseph (month 3).  Each box comes with a handmade solid bronze chaplet, curated prayer card, and comprehensive digital guide to help you learn, pray, and grow in holiness.  Membership also includes access to an exclusive VIP Facebook group.  Boxes ship once for three months:  Dec 15, Jan 15, and Feb 15.  Sponsored by Come Holy Spirit Rosaries. ($198 Value)

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The Purgative Way

Prize #7 – Three games shipped to up to three different locations; you can have 1-3 for yourself or they’ll directly ship the others to your friends or relatives sponsored by The Purgative Way. ($194.97 Value)

BONUS: Order The Purgative Way for $14.99, to just cover the cost of shipping, with coupon code SHOWEROFROSES (limited to first 300 games)

You can find my review here and also a caution to remove moral dilemma cards for younger players. I would order this game just for the gorgeous flash cards to go along with The Baltimore Catechism!

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Pelican Printery House

Prize #8 – A petite original painting, approximately 5″ x 7″, watercolor and Japanese Sumi inks on bristol board. “JMJ” in honor of the names of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph from Pelican Printery House. ($175 Value)

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Telos Art Shop

Prize #9 – Free subscription to our 2025 Quarterly Subscription Box! Each quarter a new item will arrive in the mail with a unique piece of jewelry and a special note behind the inspiration of each piece. Centered around the liturgical seasons, boxes will be sent within each quarter (April-May, July-September, October-December) with a theme related to a special feast day or celebration. By the end of 2024 recipients will receive four handmade gifts. Sponsored by Telos Art Shop ($165.00 Value)

Save 10% with coupon code ROSES

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Author Leslea Wahl

Prize #10 – 12 teen books and a “Yes, I Really Do Need All These Books” mug. Three teen novels by Leslea Wahl: Where You Lead, Into the Spotlight, Charting the Course, Four short stories by Leslea Wahl: all for One series and Five CatholicTeenBooks Visible & Invisible anthologies: Secrets, Gifts, Treasures, Ashes, and Shadows sponsored by author Leslea Wahl ($150 Value)

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St. Florian’s Soap

Prize #11 – 8oz Hand and Body Cream, Soap, 2oz Body Oil, Perfume, Bath Bomb, and Rose Gold filled and Austrian Crystal bracelet (you choose the size!). Scent is Blush: Blush is a radiant fragrance evoking a sun-kissed morning. It opens with vibrant Pomelo Zest, Orange Peel, and sweet White Peach, creating a joyful atmosphere. The heart reveals Seaside Rose, Floating Lotus, and Peach Peony for a serene, uplifting feel. Warm Sugar Crystals and comforting Vanilla Bean in the base provide a lingering softness. Blush is an experience of joy and serenity, perfect for any occasion. Sponsored by St. Florian’s Soap ($131 Value)

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Sophia Institute Press

Prize #12 – Includes Fiat Traditional Catholic Planner, Super Habits, The Illustrated Liturgical Year Calendar (Christmas Cycle), and The Illustrated Liturgical Year Coloring Book Volume I : (Christmas Cycle 2024-2025) sponsored by Sophia Institute Press ($112.84 Value)

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Almond Rod Toys

Prize #13 – 10 Saint Blocks of the winners choice! Baby safe and toddler tough, AlmondRod blocks are prayerfully designed by Lindsey, a Catholic mother of 9, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These durable and versatile blocks are created to inspire prayer and further learning in kids of all ages – with over 300 saints to choose from! They can be used for imaginative play, building, stacking, or collecting for display. Lindsey’s original artwork adorns the front and the back provides a quote or a prayer chosen to inspire little ones and the one that cleans up behind them. The little hard maple blocks are just the right size for small hands, precision cut and silky smooth, measuring 2 3/4  x 1 1/2 x 3/4 inches. Handmade in Midwest USA. Sponsored by Almond Rod Toys ($108 Value)

Use coupon code NATIVITAS at www.AlmondRodToys.com by December 18 to receive 15% off saint blocks

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My Little Patron

Prize #14 – My Little patron offers adorable illustrated saints to encourage the faith and educate! We’ve put together a special collection for you. Beautiful large blue Marian kids rosary, Our Lady of Czestochowa kids apron, our newest printable Marian Memory Match game, Our Lady of Sorrows printable PDF, Divine Mercy Chaplet and coloring page printable PDF, A custom set of printable holy cards (you get to choose 8 saints that get laid out in a printable for you), our Rosary Guide PDF (choose traditional three mysteries set or contemporary 4 mysteries set).  Sponsored by My Little Patron. ($108 Value)

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The Rose Picker

Prize #15 – St. Therese Rosary from The Rose Picker ($105.33 Value)

Save 10% with coupon code MYFAVORITE

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January Jane Shop

Prize #16 – Humans of Heaven, 8×10 Holy Family Folk Print, Saint Polaroid Minis 1st Edition, Wooden Christmas Ornament sponsored by January Jane Shop ($104.95 Value)

Save 10% with coupon code: LXZ-NTU27UL (or clicking here)

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Ignatius Press

Prize #17 – Includes a set of 4 books by Judith Bouilloc plus The Swiss Guard and Young Saints sponsored by Ignatius Press ($103.94 Value)

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20% OFF* Storewide • 50% OFF Select Titles
40% OFF Select Children’s Titles • 40% OFF Fiction Favorites
40% OFF Family Favorite DVDs

No coupon necessary. Offer expires December 3, 2024 11:59pm PT

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Rycraft Cookie Stamps

Prize #18 – Set of 8 Cookie Stamps with Recipe Booklet (Includes: #416 – Snow Star, #463 – Christmas Ornament, #020 – Frosty, #355 – Trumpeting Angel, #023 – Holly Sprig (1), #030 – Christmas Tree, # 368 – Nativity and #271 – Jolly Santa) sponsored by Rycraft Cookie Stamps ($103.92 Value)

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Forestville Candle Company

Prize #19 – 2 Saint Candles, 2 White Beeswax Taper Sets, 1 Advent Set, and 2 3″ Beeswax Pillars sponsored by Forestville Candle Company. ($103 Value)

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Saintly Hearts

Prize #20 – Quiet Mass Set, Quiet Nativity Set, Nativity Busy Book, the Mary: Color and Pray Purse and the Catholic Straw Toppers sponsored by Saintly Hearts ($102.96 Value)

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St. Augustine Academy Press

Prize #21 – A package of 9 books which includes Loving and Giving, Our Friends in Heaven Trilogy and Bible Stories for Baby Hands sponsored by St. Augustine Academy Press ($102.65 Value)

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Catholic Family Crate

Prize #22 – Mary Dress Up Magnet Playset, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Little Way Inspiration Cards, Parts of the Mass Ring, Pray by Sticker: Paint-by-Number Sticker Book, Holy Family Hearts Tote, Bible Basics: Jesus’s Life on Earth (New Testament Part I) and Crush King Herod from Catholic Family Crate  ($101.94 value)

Save 20% off sitewide with SHOWEROFROSES 24 (for subscriptions, the discount applies to the first month only)

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St. Mary’s Messenger

Prize #23 – (1) ONE YEAR Subscription for St. Mary’s Messenger Magazine (valued at $19.95) PLUS These (5) Amazing Books!!!  The Miracle of the Dancing Sun at Fatima “Messages from Mary”, I Am God’s Storyteller by Lisa M. Hendey, I’m A Saint in the Making by Lisa M. Hendey, Because I Love You by Max Lucado, and The Night of Las Posadas sponsored by St. Mary’s Messenger. ($100 Value)

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Mary’s Mantle

Prize #24 – The Bundle inludes 2 cotton scarves, one is gold and one is white with embroidery. The Rosary is handmade with job’s tear seeds grown by us in Virginia with a pardon crucifix and miraculous medal. The Rosary is crocheted with cotton and threaded through twice for extra strength. I have 3 boys (and a 4th boy on the way) and they have not been able to break this! I have not posted the Rosary on my website as I need to make more, but hope to by the end of the month. I made it this way to keep a natural material but more durable than the chain Rosaries which get pulled out of my hands by babies and break. Sponsored by Mary’s Mantle ($100 Value)

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The Catholic Cartoon

Prize #25 – Three copies of The Catholic Cartoon Collection No 1 sponsored by Joshua Masterson at The Catholic Cartoon. ($56.97 Value)

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Explore our book lists, our 2024 Advent Book Basket (coming soon – past book baskets), and the selection of books our children will receive this year on the feast of St. Nicholas. Find Advent planning tips in our Archive and The Advent Season in Our Catholic Home.

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