10 Retro and nostalgic gifts to give this Christmas

21st October 2022Rachel.McCarty Share:

Relive the magic with all of your favourite toys and games from yesteryear. This time of year makes even the best of us nostalgic, so we've hand-picked our favourite vintage Christmas gifts and traditional toys and games, perfect for hiding under the tree or as a stocking filler for children.

1. Pick up sticks

Still as fun today as it ever was, pick up sticks is the ultimate test of steady hands (top tip: best played before breaking out the festive tipples). Its handy travel size makes it ideal for taking round to your relatives over the festive period.

Wooden pick up sticks game, £3.95

2. Skydiver toy

Let your little ones' imaginations run riot with this traditional toy. Simply throw the skydiver up into the air and watch it float downwards - as many time as you like! Perfect for stocking fillers.

Traditional skydiver toy, £3.95

3. Wind-up princess toy

Remember how much we loved these wind-up toys back in the day? Let your kids enjoy the same thrill of seeing the toys dance for themselves.

Wind-up dancing princess toy, £5.95

4. Wooden stamp set

A great way to get kids off screens during the holidays, this traditional stamp set includes butterflies, bugs. bees, dragonflies and ladybirds. Perfect for adding a personal touch to thank you cards following the festivities.

Butterflies and bugs wooden stamp set, £14.95

5. Mini juggling balls

Keep the kids (and grown-ups!) occupied on Christmas morning as they try to master the art of juggling. Need some tips? Check out our video tutorial.

Set of three mini juggling balls, £4.95

6. Building blocks in a tin

Whether it's soaring towers, idyllic houses or mini towns, there's hours of fun to be had with these wooden building blocks. It even comes with a booklet of ideas!

Wooden building blocks in a tin, was £9.95 now £1.95

7. Scratch art

There was nothing more satisfying than scratching your stick over the special scratch art paper, blowing away the little crumbs and shavings, and revealing the bright colours underneath. This rainbow design scratch art kit contains 12 sheets with a rainbow print underneath.

Rainbow scratch art kit, £7.95

8. Wooden bird whistle

It's the simple things in life, right? Let them create sounds of their own with our bestselling wooden bird whistle, which can be taken anywhere throughout the festive period and provide endless entertainment.

Wooden bird whistle, £2.95

9. Winding tin music box

Playing the 'Old Macdonald Had a Farm' tune, this winding tin music box is both relaxing and exciting for children. Take them back in time with this classic nursery rhyme!

Wild Wonders music box, £6.95

10. Slot together playset

Last but not least, this slot together playset lets children create their own magical kingdom. Featuring an elephant, flamingo and lion, to name a few, give them the joy of building something themselves this Christmas!