Christmas Gift Ideas for Vegans
Left your Christmas shopping until the last minute? Let us help.
Our PETA Presents make it easy for you to put a smile on your loved ones’ faces – and protect animals at the same time.
And if you’re looking for something extra to place under the tree, here’s a round-up of the coolest cruelty-free gifts that are sure to knock everyone’s festive socks off on Christmas morning.
For kids
Children love animals, and the festive season is a great time to keep them occupied with some of the world’s best-loved tales of animal companionship. Fill their stockings with films like Charlotte’s Web, Chicken Run, andBabe as well as books like Jumbuck’s Misadventure by Sally Nowlan and you won’t hear a peep from them ’til it’s time to carve the Tofurky!
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For her
She’ll love a fresh, summery scent from BAE– short for “beautiful animals everywhere” – which makes perfumes that are palm oil–free, vegan, and certified as never tested on animals by the PETA US Beauty Without Bunnies programme. With enticing fragrances like Beach Cocoand Honeysuckle Blossoms, the challenge will be not keeping them for yourself.
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For him
Christmas kisses are much comfier when his facial hair has been tamed, so why not give him the gift of grooming with some indulgent products from The-V-Spot? From cruelty-free shaving accessories to natural insect repellent (just in time for summer), putting the “gentle” in gentleman never felt so good.
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For foodies
Choosing a gift for a gourmet? Arrange for a box of new and exciting vegan goodies to be delivered to their door each month, courtesy of The Cruelty Free Shop (available in store or online). Crammed full of plant-based snacks like chocolates and chips, pantry essentials, and cruelty-free personal-care and household products, it’s the gift that keeps on giving – just make sure you tell them to share.
For kind cooks
Throw away your preconceived notion that vegans only eat salad, and get ready to feast on delicious plant-based fare. The amateur chef in your life will love whipping up big, bold, flavourful vegan dishes from popular cookbooks like Cooking With Kindness by Edgar’s Mission or Modern Australian Vegan, which also features expert guidance from Australian accredited dietitian and nutritionist Lucy Gwendoline Taylor.
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For trendsetters
Forward-thinking fashion fans know you don’t need to harm animals to rock the looks you love. Hit up Vegan Style for everything from NAE men’s sneakers made with pineapple-leaf leather to Thea & Theos vegan leather handbags and they’ll think of you every time they show off their compassionate couture for years to come.
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For animal companions
The animals in your life need something to tear into on Christmas Day, too, so stuff their stockings with treats from Veganpet. From tasty treats and plush beds to potato-based “pig’s ear” chews that are kind to Fido andBabe, your pup will be begging for more – heck, even your feline friends might give you the time of day!
For feeling festive
The holidays aren’t all about presents – they’re also about presence. This year, show kindness towards your fellow Earthlings by cookinga delicious vegan dish for loved ones, volunteering at an animal shelter, or even adopting or fostering an animal in need. Then, keep the spirit of the season alive into the new year by taking PETA’s 30-day vegan pledge and making 2019 the year you go vegan.
