Make this Christmas merry with seasonal gifts and experiences
Make this Christmas merry with seasonal gifts and experiences
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Make this Christmas merry with seasonal gifts and experiences

The Independent 🕒︎ 2025-11-07

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Make this Christmas merry with seasonal gifts and experiences

From cosy comforts and sustainable finds to the latest in beauty and design, you’ll find something special to share, savour and see during the most wonderful time of the year. Looking for a gift to thrill a football fan? Treat friends and family to a memorable day out at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal Women will play all Barclays WSL home games this season. In January, one of the biggest matches of the year kicks off as Arsenal Women face Manchester United Women — a fixture that’s sure to be packed with skill, passion and edge-of-your-seat drama. Last season’s match saw more than 45,000 fans witness a stunning 4-3 victory for the Arsenal Women and the coming year’s match promises to be just as electric. With tickets starting from just £18 for adults and £9 for kids, it’s the perfect present for any football fan and an exciting day out to share together. Big nights and celebrations feel better when you can enjoy the buzz and still wake up fresh. SENTIA is the creator of alcohol-free drinks that are made for those who still want to join in the fun. Crafted from natural botanicals, each drink allows you to stay in the moment. From functional spirits that make delicious cocktails to alcohol-free beers that give that pint-in-hand feeling, SENTIA delivers the best of both worlds. With drinks that suit every occasion and vibe, they’re the perfect choice for party season and beyond. Give your child healthy, educational screen time with Moshi’s suite of kids’ apps, set in the BAFTA award-winning world of Moshi Monsters. Moshi has both sleep and play apps for kids 0-10. Moshi Kids is a sleep and meditation app, clinically proven by NYU Langone Health to help children fall asleep an average 28 minutes faster, stay asleep 22 minutes longer and wake 50% less often. With calming bedtime stories, lullabies and meditations, it supports emotional regulation and better sleep and naptimes. Moshi Play turns learning into adventure, featuring fun, educational activities that fuel pre-school development with math mini-games, puzzles, bubble pop, drawing, dress up, shopping games, stickers and problem-solving all through joyful ad-free play. Moshi Coloring World inspires children’s imagination and focus, letting them colour, paint and design their own digital masterpieces in a safe and mindful space. Trusted by millions of parents, child development experts, teachers and sleep scientists worldwide, these apps make screen time purposeful and help children to play, sleep and learn better wherever they are. Download all three apps from iOS or Android app stores. Make peace of mind your greatest Christmas present with Pawfit’s advanced 4G GPS pet tracker, a handy device that lets you see your pet’s location and activity through an easy-to-use app. It’s designed for both cats and dogs, and offers reliable global coverage, long battery life and it’s fully waterproof — ideal for winter walks or outdoor adventures. Join thousands of owners who use Pawfit to keep their pets safe, happy and close to home. Prices from £40 to £54.99. Enjoy up to 15% off purchases made in December. Step back in time this festive season as Canterbury Cathedral’s 600-year-old Christmas market returns to the historic Cathedral Precincts this November and December. Part of the city’s much-loved festive celebrations and now the largest Christmas market in Kent, this is a truly magical setting to shop, eat and spend time with loved ones. Enjoy free entry to the Cathedral grounds and discover an array of unique gifts, handmade crafts, delicious seasonal food and family-friendly activities. Visitors are also invited to join the Cathedral’s Advent and Christmas services — the theme this year is ‘hope’. Canterbury is just under an hour from London, but its cobbled streets, medieval landmarks and world-famous Cathedral make it feel like a world away from the capital. Keep the season shining bright with the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station. Whether you’re hosting a cosy countryside escape, lighting up your garden with Christmas decor or heading off on a remote winter adventure, this compact powerhouse ensures everything runs smoothly. With a 1070Wh capacity and 1500W output, it can handle everything from fairy lights and speakers to a mini fridge stocked with festive treats, all in one lightweight, reliable and fast-charging package. Designed with multiple ports including USB-C, USB-A, AC outlets and a car port, it’s built for convenience wherever the holidays take you. Discover calm, focused energy this festive season with Matcha & CO’s Premium Matcha. Sourced from Uji, Kyoto, the heart of Japan’s matcha tradition, this ceremonial-grade organic tea offers a smooth, slightly sweet flavour and vibrant green colour that shows its exceptional quality. Each tin holds finely ground powder designed for home preparation: sift about 1 g, pour 60 ml water at around 80 °C, then whisk vigorously until a creamy froth forms, then top with warm milk or a plant-based alternative. Rich in antioxidants and L-theanine, it means you can avoid the crashes and jitters you get with coffee. Perfect for mindful mornings or a midday reset, Matcha & CO’s finely ground powder adds flavour to your wellness routine. Sustainably farmed and prettily packaged, it’s a thoughtful gift for health-conscious friends or a nourishing treat for yourself. Does this time of year bring a touch of nostalgia for the days of printed photographs? Give your digital photos new life with Popsa, the AI-powered app that transforms your camera roll into tangible keepsakes. In just minutes, you can design premium photo books, calendars and prints that celebrate your favourite memories, from family milestones to holiday adventures. Smart design tools and automatic layouts make every creation effortlessly polished, while printing on FSC-certified paper with eco-friendly inks reflects Popsa’s B-Corp commitment to sustainability. Whether you’re creating a thoughtful gift or something to treasure for yourself, Popsa turns your digital memories into something truly lasting. Save 50% on your first order with code SAVE50POPSA until 10 October 2030 at popsa.com If you or a loved one enjoys shopping great deals, T.M.Lewin is the place for you. This festive season, discover some new wardrobe staples that will have you — or your gift recipient — wrapped up in comfort and style. The brand’s premium wool knitwear collection is made from 100% merino wool and has been designed to help you shift effortlessly from crisp morning commutes to relaxed pub evenings. Choose from classic crew necks, smart quarter zips or versatile V-necks, combining warmth, breathability and design. Whether worn under a blazer or over a shirt, these knits offer all-day comfort and right now, you can buy any two and save £40 — the perfect excuse to refresh your winter wardrobe or pick up a thoughtful gift this Christmas. For the adventurer in your life, Doogee’s new Adventure Gear Bundle is built to go wherever the journey leads. The centrepiece, the Doogee S200 Ultra, is a rugged 5G smartphone with a bold, mech-inspired design, up to 1TB of memory and a vivid 1.32-inch AMOLED rear display engineered to perform under pressure. Paired with the Anywise W1 Pro smartwatch, which features dual-frequency GPS, offline maps and a crystal-clear screen built for sunlight or rain, and the BoneAir Swim Headphones, which use open-ear bone conduction technology for waterproof, high-quality sound, this trio is ready for any challenge. Whether it’s hiking mountain trails, cycling across cities or swimming laps, the Adventure Gear Bundle keeps explorers connected, guided and immersed in the moment. Buy with 30% off using code PR30 at doogee.com, or get 31% off with code S200UDGP on amazon.com. Offers expire 28 February 2026. This festive season, make your gifting go further with Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE), an independent nonprofit dedicated to finding the most effective ways to help animals. Every year, ACE’s researchers evaluate animal charities worldwide to identify those making the biggest impact on creatures that are too often overlooked, from farmed animals to marine life. Its Recommended Charities list spotlights organisations driving measurable change, while the Recommended Charity Fund allows donors to support them all through a single, strategic gift. Donations are distributed based on where funds are needed most, ensuring your generosity helps as many animals as possible. And this Christmas, your gift will go twice as far: every donation to the Recommended Charity Fund will be matched in value by ACE. This content is brought to you by Living360, a digital lifestyle destination keeping you up to date with health and fitness, food and drink, homes and gardens, beauty, travel, finance trends and more.

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