Cozy winter gifts

Winter in Canada and much of the US is long. Gifts that make the cold a little easier are welcome in almost any exchange, and they're easy to choose when you don't know someone well.

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A mug of coffee nestled in a chunky knit blanket

Feet in striped knitted socks on a sunlit wooden floor

Warm layers

Wool socks, a knit hat, touchscreen gloves or a soft scarf.

See wool socks on Amazon.com

Also on Amazon.com: knit hats (opens in a new tab), touchscreen gloves (opens in a new tab)

Hot chocolate topped with marshmallows in an orange enamel mug

Hot drinks

Hot chocolate mix with marshmallows, a winter tea blend, or a mug to drink it from.

See hot chocolate on Amazon.com

Also on Amazon.com: winter tea (opens in a new tab), mugs (opens in a new tab)

A jigsaw puzzle on a tray with a candle and a muffin on a soft couch

Something for the evenings

A candle, a jigsaw puzzle or a throw blanket for long nights in.

See candles on Amazon.com

Also on Amazon.com: jigsaw puzzles (opens in a new tab), throw blankets (opens in a new tab)

Patterned knitted mittens resting on a snowy bench

Hand and foot warmers

A reusable hand warmer or a pack of disposable ones for people who walk, skate or commute.

See reusable warmers on Amazon.com

Also on Amazon.com: disposable packs (opens in a new tab)

A hand dipping into a small round tin of lip balm

Care for dry winter skin

A plain, unscented hand cream or lip balm suits most people.

See unscented hand cream on Amazon.com

Also on Amazon.com: lip balm (opens in a new tab)

Tip

For clothing, choose stretchy or one-size items, or ask a parent or partner for sizes.

Find something more personal

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