Loved ones
A Christmas gift you can't buy in a shop
This Christmas, give a song or a poem written for your family, for mum and dad or for the one you love. When to order, what to tell us and how to play it at the festive table.
Published · 2 min read
The twenty-third of December. The shops are full, the car park is full, and you're standing in front of a shelf of scarves trying to remember whether you gave exactly this one last year. Every Christmas we promise it'll be different — and every Christmas it's the same.
There's another way. A gift that isn't wrapped in paper, but played at the table while everyone is together.
Why a song for Christmas
Christmas is the one time the whole family sits at one table. That's exactly when a song about you — with your stories, your jokes and the people you miss — is at its most powerful. It isn't “another present” but a moment everyone will remember.
Who for
- the family — about the year you've lived through together (for the family);
- mum and dad — the “thank you” you've been putting off for years (a song for mum, a song for dad);
- grandma and grandpa — because they're still at the table (a song for grandparents);
- the one you love — your first Christmas together, or one of many (for the woman you love, for the man you love).
What to tell us
- your Christmas traditions — who bakes the bread, who finds the coin, who always falls asleep in front of the TV;
- the year — what happened, what you overcame, who arrived (or left);
- the people you miss — the song can quietly invite them to the table;
- what you wish — for the next year, for everyone.
The mood can be festive and warm, or quiet and moving. If you'd like sleigh bells, write it in “Music wishes”.
When to order
This matters most: many orders come in before Christmas. Order by early December so there's time for a revision too. The usual delivery time is on the occasion's page; if it's already late, put the date in your order — when an express order is offered, you can choose it.
How to give it
On Christmas Eve, once everyone has sat down. Or on Christmas morning, instead of an alarm. If you like, add a card with the lyrics — or order a poem too, to read aloud.
The best gifts aren't unwrapped. They're listened to.
Frequently asked questions
By when should I order for Christmas?
Ideally by early December. If it's later, put the date in your order — we'll tell you whether it's possible.
Can the song be for the whole family?
Yes — order from “For the family” and tell us your stories and traditions.
Can it mention someone who is no longer with us?
Yes, with care and respect. Tell us about them and how you'd like them to be present in the song.
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