St Nicholas gifts

St Nicholas gifts with a favourite character

St Nicholas, celebrated in the Netherlands and Belgium in early December, is about small presents: something left in a shoe, or a parcel for the evening itself. This collection brings together the items that suit that, from pencil cases and stationery sets to socks, cups and keyrings. Everything is officially licensed, so you give a real product.

What is in the St Nicholas collection?

The collection gathers the smaller items. There are pencil cases with one or two compartments, stationery sets with pencils and stickers, socks by the pair or in a set, and purses and keyrings that fit in a shoe. If you are after a bigger present for the main gift evening, have a look at Christmas gifts or backpacks.

Something for the shoe or a big parcel?

Small items work best for the shoe: a keyring, a pair of socks or a stationery set. For the big parcel you can go further with a pencil case, a cup or a purse. That keeps the evenings beforehand modest and saves the larger gift for 5 December.

Building a theme

A present lands better when the contents and the theme match. Pick a character the child is into and build the gifts around it. In the Netherlands this often becomes a surprise, a homemade wrapping built around the theme. Each product page shows what belongs to the same theme under Frequently bought together, handy if you want to spread several small gifts over the weeks.

Ordering in time

The weeks before 5 December are the busiest of the year. Popular themes sell out fast, and the closer it gets, the busier deliveries become. Order before 4pm and your parcel goes out the same day.

Things to check

Check the age guidance on small items, because loose parts are less suitable for young children. With socks and pencil cases, look at the size and the layout, so the gift actually gets used. If you are unsure about the theme, pick something more neutral from gifts.