Gift ideas - The Christmas Notebook - page 2

A spending cap written next to each name, 2026 benchmark figures and the deadline you can't miss to keep your Christmas budget on track.

28 October 20263 min

Scout in October, buy in November: the Christmas toy calendar for 2026, explained by JouéClub and Que Choisir Ensemble.

26 October 20263 min

Pallet planks, jars, paint: how a team of volunteers makes its own Christmas decorations, and how to recreate the method at home.

25 October 20263 min

Garlands and trees in shops from October: the marketing and psychological explanation, and how to make the most of it without buying too…

25 October 20263 min

2026 dates for Alsace's Christmas markets, from Mulhouse to Colmar, and how to time your visits based on what's left on your list.

24 October 20262 min

Parisian tea, Oise liqueurs, French caviar: the tasting formats worth knowing for a gourmet Christmas gift in 2026, with real prices.

23 October 20263 min

Prices, weights and release dates for chocolate Advent calendars 2026: what the labels don't tell you before you buy.

23 October 20263 min

Dates, locations, free entry and highlights of Sélestat Christmas Market 2026, the town with the oldest written mention of the Christmas…

22 October 20262 min

From 7 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, Christmas comes to Arendelle. Schedule, park highlights and a gift idea to add to your list.

21 October 20263 min

Amazon reveals 14 favourite toys for Christmas 2026, from €9.99 according to magicmaman: key trends to note and tips before you buy.

21 October 20263 min

Dates, locations, free entry and the Lantern Trail: how to use the six weeks of Metz's 2026 Christmas market to shop without the rush.

20 October 20263 min

Black Friday falls on 27 November 2026, with deals from the 23rd: the calendar for buying Christmas gifts early without duplicates or…

20 October 20264 min