American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
We are flying home to the UK for Christmas for the first time in ages to visit family (grandparents, siblings, cousins, etc.). When people visit us here they often bring typical British food items for us, which is always much appreciated. I'm scratching my head as to whether there are typical American things, food or otherwise, that we could take over as unusual presents for our British family. Can't be too heavy, bulky, or fragile, due to having to take them in our suitcases. The one thing I was thinking of is maple syrup, especially since we live in a syruping area, but since that is not terribly original any other suggestions would be very welcome!
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Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
Originally Posted by britmama
(Post 12765413)
We are flying home to the UK for Christmas for the first time in ages to visit family (grandparents, siblings, cousins, etc.). When people visit us here they often bring typical British food items for us, which is always much appreciated. I'm scratching my head as to whether there are typical American things, food or otherwise, that we could take over as unusual presents for our British family. Can't be too heavy, bulky, or fragile, due to having to take them in our suitcases. The one thing I was thinking of is maple syrup, especially since we live in a syruping area, but since that is not terribly original any other suggestions would be very welcome!
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Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
If you are looking for items for young people (and some not so young!), I find they love US sports team t-shirts, whether they've heard of the actual teams or not! And they pack easily . . .
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Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
American wine. Not California or Washington, which of course is available in the UK - but New York or some other slightly obscure region. Hopefully the wine will be drinkable, or at the very least, a novelty. |
Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
Originally Posted by Nutmegger
(Post 12765435)
If you are looking for items for young people (and some not so young!), I find they love US sports team t-shirts, whether they've heard of the actual teams or not! And they pack easily . . .
Clothing is generally much cheaper in the USA. Perhaps a decent pair of Levi's or something may go down well. |
Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
Twinkies - small, light and indestructible. :lol:
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Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
If anyone likes cooking you could try a cookbook of local cuisine, though you'd probably have to have a flick through to make sure it wasn't full of things you can't get the ingredients for in the UK. You could always go to a big and tall shop and buy someone a massive pair of undies, I know my mom enjoyed pointing out that people are fatter here when she visited.
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Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
Originally Posted by Phathamster
(Post 12765517)
Not just the kids :)
Clothing is generally much cheaper in the USA. Perhaps a decent pair of Levi's or something may go down well. |
Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
My go to is stacks of these... mainly for stuff like secret Santa... find a random object and bundle these and wrap with paper, easy to hit the $20 spot on... best one ever was with a cucumber.... the guesses were intriguing... https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...efa2b044b.jpeg |
Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 12765424)
As well as maple syrup, maybe locally made jam or honey. Candy or chocolate that isn't commonly available in the UK, ditto savoury snacks. Local dried fruits and natural or candied macadamia nuts. American cheese, dressings (eg ranch).
Hope this helps!
Originally Posted by tom169
(Post 12765690)
Yeah, jeans are SO much cheaper here
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Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
Originally Posted by robin1234
(Post 12765478)
American wine. Not California or Washington, which of course is available in the UK - but New York or some other slightly obscure region. Hopefully the wine will be drinkable, or at the very least, a novelty. If you have a Cracker Barrel in your area, stop in there and have a look at all their products. Some really unique gifts, old-fashion hard to get candy, peanut or pecan brittle, etc. |
Re: American Christmas present ideas for family in UK
There are tons of m&m flavors that you get here that you can’t get in the UK and they also go awesome m&m dispensers, we got a cool one of miss Liberty that l am sure young or old would enjoy but they bulky! l tend to buy lots of clothes or sportswear. Also baseball gloves are one of my fav go to for kids. |
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