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Christmas

Christmas has always been one of my favourite times of year: a season for slowing down, curling up with a good book, and finding small ways to make home feel extra cosy.

After many Christmases abroad and others returning home, I also understand first-hand the difficulties of buying, receiving and sending gifts as a frequent traveller (and as a book addict who can’t stop herself buying physical books).

Whether you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for book lovers and travellers, new holiday reads, or a little Christmas décor inspiration, this collection of festive ideas brings together some of my favourite seasonal finds and traditions; simple ways to make the season feel special, wherever you are.

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Christmas Books

There’s nothing quite like curling up with a festive story while the lights on the tree twinkle beside you.

I’m usually reading world literature as part of Nomad Book Club and Read Around the World Challenge, but in December I make an exception for snowy villages, heartfelt romances, or cosy mysteries set in winter wonderlands; these Christmas reads will transport you straight into the spirit of the season:

Christmas Decor

When I am home for the holidays, I love bringing a bit of story and travel into my Christmas decorating, such as hanging an ornament picked up on a trip, or adding a few bookish touches around the house.

Here are a few simple ideas to make your home feel festive and meaningful this season.

Gift Ideas

These are some thoughtful ideas for the avid readers and world explorers on your list (or to send to a loved one as a hint!).

Starting with my personal favourite bookish gift suggestion…

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Stocking Stuffers

Small gifts can make the biggest impact! Stocking stuffers are the perfect way to tuck a little extra magic into Christmas morning. Think travel-sized treasures, bookish accessories, and clever finds to make someone smile:

Gift Ideas for Travel

From travel journals to in-flight essentials, these are my personal picks for the best travel gift ideas:

Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

For those who find their greatest adventures between the pages, these bookish accessories and reading must-haves are ideal:

Did You Know…

Jólabókaflóð, also known as the “Christmas Book Flood”, is an Icelandic tradition of book gift giving. On Christmas Eve, families exchange books and spend the night reading by candlelight.

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Amy Poulton

I’m Amy, an explorer of real and fictional worlds. A word huntress. An escape artist. A page traveller.

I started this blog in 2015 when I was living as an expat in Hong Kong, as a way to keep in touch with friends and family back home. Later, I wrote about my backpacking adventures in Southeast Asia and Mexico, as well as my other experiences living overseas in Italy and Thailand.
Two years ago, I started my next chapter as a digital nomad and travelling cat mom. And of course, I’ve been journeying through books all that time, too.
Now I host Nomad Book Club and literary reading retreats, and offer trip planning services.
Learn more about me and the Page Traveller blog here.

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