Christmas Gift Ideas For Old-Fashioned Girls
These are the best gift ideas for old-fashioned girls! As an old-fashioned girl myself, I know these gifts will be treasured & give the same thrill as reading an antique postcard from yesteryears or soaking in the smell of old books.
Are you looking for a great gift? You have come to the right place! I have variety of gift suggestions for you. I have not bought all these items, but I pretended I was shopping for all the old-fashioned girls out there. I found some things that have good reviews that I think you will love!
I encourage you to do your own search for gifts specifically suited for your old-fashioned girl!
1. Christmas Box of Books
This is a tradition my Mom started when I was younger. Since I have always been such a book lover, it has become one of my yearly Christmas gifts.
Each year my Mom buys an antique looking Christmas Box and fills it with red, green, & Christmas wrapped paper packages.
~What you need~
A Christmas Box
And lots of Books :)
(Book suggestions below #3)
2. Calendars
A calendar with her favorite historical or fictional characters could be a fun gift to add to her everyday life.
3. Historical Fiction Books
Historical books make the perfect gift for any old-fashioned loving girl. It is the gift that continuously brings history & cozy old fashioned things to life for them
Some of my favorites are…
~Book Series~
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Betsy~Tacy Series by Maud Hart Lovelace
~Books~
Jane of Lantern Hill by L.M. Montgomery
Little Men by Louisa May Alcott
Hattie Big Sky & Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson
The Story Girl & The Golden Road by L.M. Montgomery
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Eight Cousins & Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy
Maude by Melanie J. Fishbane
An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
~Christmas Books~
Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories by L.M. Montgomery
The Christmas Heirloom: Four Holiday Novellas of Love through the Generations
A Log Cabin Christmas Collection
~Short Story Books by L.M. Montgomery~Akin to Anne
Alongkin the Shore
Across the Miles
Chronicles of Avonlea
Further Chronicles of Avonlea
The Road to Yesterday
The Doctor’s Sweetheart
After Many Days
Against the Odds
Among the Shadows
The Blythes are Quoted
At the Alter
Other Ideas:
~Cookbooks & More Books~
4. Jewelry
Jewelry inspired by her favorite book or tv series, or vintage jewelry
5. Historical Tv Series & Movies
These movies & series are ideal for all the cozy winter nights before us & the perfect addition to every old-fashioned girl’s collection!
Anne of Green Gables 1985 miniseries
The Anne of Green Gables 1985 miniseries is my all-time favorite! This is by far the best adaption I have ever watched; the characters are so believable. Avonlea will capture your hearts. The music and acting are excellent. The series is a yearly watch for my family!
3. Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story
(I recommend buying all the movies from Sullivan Entertainment because they are so worth the investment, but you can also rent each movie from Gazebo TV for $8)
Sarah Plain and Tall
This is a very touching family story, and the casting is absolutely perfect. Glenn Close and Christopher Walken do beautiful job at bringing this love story to life. These movies are heartfelt and full of rural scenery of the quiet, but rough life of Kansas in the early 1900s.
Click movie titles for synopsis:
(You can buy these movies from Christian Books, Walmart, & Amazon)
Love comes Softly Series
These movies are all about, faith, hope, love, and family, but they do not shy away from real hardships of life in the west. I highly recommend these heartfelt family movies! "You know... Sometimes love isn't fireworks. Sometimes love just comes softly."
Click movie titles for synopsis:
8. Love Begins
My favorites are movies 1, 2, 3, 5, & 8
(You can buy or rent the movies from Amazon)
Road to Avonlea Tv Series
Click for synopsis: Road to Avonlea 7 seasons
This tv series is one of my family’s all-time favorites. We spent a whole winter about 7 years ago binge watching the whole series. These continue to be some of our most rewatched episodes every year. Road to Avonlea is a heartwarming series for the whole family, you end up getting so wrapped up in the lives of the residents of Avonlea and the King family. The casting and acting are so well done!
(I recommend buying the whole series from Sullivan Entertainment even though it is expensive, it is so worth the investment. You can also rent each season from Gazebo TV for $20)
Christy Tv Series
This is such a great show! An inspiring story full of courage, faith, drama, and romance. The Smokey Mountain scenery is so beautiful. It is one of my family’s favorite series.
Click titles for synopsis:
These 3 movies come after the original series, but sadly the actor that plays Dr. MacNeill is the only returning main character, the rest of characters have replacements. Also, very few of the supporting actors and actresses are the same. These movies are still a great finish to the story.
(You can buy these movies on Amazon or you may find a DVD in good condition on thriftbooks)
Little House on the Prairie Tv Series
Click for synopsis: Little House on the Prairie 9 seasons
Great family tv series! I have enjoyed this tv show ever since I was little girl. My sister and I use to dress up in prairie dresses our Grandma made and pull our covered wagon around our yard. These heartfelt wholesome episodes are full of stories of faith, family, moral lessons, fun, and endearing characters.
(You can buy each season from Walmart or Amazon. You can also rent them from Amazon)
Wind at my Back Tv Series
Click for synopsis: Wind at My Back 5 seasons
This family drama is great for older teens. Sullivan Entertainment always brings such beautiful stories to life. My family & I enjoyed watching and rewatching all the episodes. The acting is so well done! The characters become dear to your heart and some of the more stand-offish characters even grow on you. This is a great series about family and getting through tough times.
(I recommend buying the whole series from Sullivan Entertainment even though it is expensive it is so worth the investment, but you can also rent each season from Gazebo TV for $20)
Little Women
Click for synopsis: Little Women
This is a beautiful film; it is such a classic. It is a wonderful and moving story of the ups and downs of the March family in Massachusetts in the 1860s.
(You can buy it from Amazon, Walmart, & YouTube. It can also be rented on Amazon)
Little Men Tv Series
Click for synopsis: Little Men Tv Series 2 seasons
This is a great series to see what happened to the beloved March sisters later in their lives. It doesn’t follow the book exactly, but it is a hidden gem.
(You can watch Little Men on Amazon)
6. Typewriter
My typewriter is one of my favorite Christmas gifts I got when I was younger. The smell of the ink & sound the keys make when I type takes me back in time. It is a little more of an expensive gift, but really worth it!
I recommend maybe checking Etsy for vintage typewriters
7. Christmas Postcards and Cards
I love Christmas postcards with beautiful antique Christmas scenes and with interesting messages on their backs. They add so much to your Christmas decorations and are so much fun to read!
8. Ideals Christmas Magazines
These magazines are a little step into the simple Christmases of the past. I own both new & vintage copies; they always put me in the Christmas mood when I flip through them.
Ideals Christmas Magazine 2023 BUY HERE!
Ideals Christmas Magazine Amazon description:
This cozy compilation has something for every moment and mood of the holiday season—from poetry about the Yuletide sparkle in children's eyes to the biblical story of Christmas; from joyous gatherings to quiet moments of reflection.
Each color-packed page of this edition pairs lovely artwork and photography with seasonal poetry, quotations, essays, Bible excerpts, and recipes. Perfect for reading in one sitting or savoring throughout the season, this beautiful softcover book will bring the joy of Christmas to hearts and homes.
9. Antiques
What old-fashioned girl doesn’t love antiques? We (as lovers of old-fashioned things) tend to spend hours in antique stores exploring. What better gift then something from the past.
Some ideas are…
Old books
Vintage Christmas things
Old vases & perfume bottles
Antique house decor such as framed art, clocks, & figurines
Check out your local antique stores or websites like Etsy & eBay for unique antique Christmas gifts.
10. Shirts & Sweatshirts
Search for shirts inspired by her favorite characters & books. Or antique lover shirts!
11. Stocking Stuffers
Who doesn’t love a stocking full of Christmas goodies?
Some ideas are:
Betsy-Tacy & Little House on the Prairie Pendants BUY HERE!
Betsy-Tacy Vinyl Stickers BUY HERE!
Hammonds Homemade Christmas treats BUY HERE!
Little Women Winter Ornament BUY HERE!
Literary Pencils Sets BUY HERE!
Reading Library Card Bookmarks BUY HERE!
Easily Distracted by Books Sticker BUY HERE!
Vintage Leather Journal (7”x5”) BUY HERE!
Wool Socks Winter Warm Socks BUY HERE!
Little Women (Puffin in Bloom) pouch BUY HERE!
Anne of Green Gables (Puffin in Bloom) socks BUY HERE!
Personalized Library Book Stamp BUY HERE!
Betsy-Tacy Enamel Pin Set BUY HERE!
My favorite stocking stuffer treats:
12. Notebooks
Notebooks are a useful gift, but also the perfect place for old-fashioned girls to dream, write, & sketch!
13. Gifts for girls with Old-Fashioned Hobbies
Does she like to bake, knit, or sew? Find gifts that inspire her old-fashioned sense of creativity.
Some ideas are:
Watercolors (my favorite BUY HERE!)
Paint Brushes
Yarn, knitting needles, or a crochet hook
Fabric & thread
An Embroidery kit
Vintage Cookbooks
Baking utensils
Calligraphy Set
14. Vintage Inspired Gifts
Personal Library Kit- Card Catalog Checkout Cards, Bookplates, Date Stamp & Inkpad BUY HERE!
Record Player there are so many colors & brands to choose from (Here’s the one I want to get BUY HERE!)
Christmas Vinyl Records
Vintage Radio BUY HERE!
15. Prints
Jane Austen Prints BUY HERE!
L.M. Montgomery Prints BUY HERE!
Louisa May Alcott Prints BUY HERE!
Charles Dickens BUY HERE!
Merry Christmas & Happy Gift Giving!🎄❄
