Christmas gift idea
A Personalized Christmas Gift: A Story Starring Your Child
On Christmas Eve, the tree is lit and the stockings are hung. Now imagine reading a story where your child helps a lost reindeer get home in time for the big night, with their little sister, grandpa and the dog along for the ride.
Why a story makes a great Christmas gift
By Christmas afternoon, most kids are surrounded by new toys. A personalized Christmas story is different: it's about them. It captures who they are this year, with the family they have this year, and many families read it again every December.
It's also refreshingly easy in the busiest season. Winktale stories are digital, so there's no shipping deadline, no lines and no wrapping paper required.
Christmas story ideas
- The lost reindeer. Your child finds a young reindeer who got separated from the team and helps him get home before midnight.
- The cookie mystery. Grandma's famous cookie recipe has disappeared, and your child follows a trail of crumbs to find it.
- The first snow. A snowman comes to life for one night and takes your child on a sleigh ride over the neighborhood.
- The workshop helper. Your child is invited to help finish the last toys of the season.
- The gift for everyone. Your child sets out to find the perfect present for every member of the family, even the cat.
You can also pick a gentle lesson to weave in, such as kindness, patience (waiting for Christmas morning is hard!) or sharing new toys with siblings. If your family celebrates a different winter holiday, describe your own winter adventure instead.
Who to include
In a Big story you can add up to five family members, friends or pets. Christmas is the perfect time for it:
- brothers, sisters and cousins;
- grandparents, especially ones who live far away;
- the family dog who steals cookies, or the cat who climbs the tree.
When to give it
- Christmas Eve. The last story before bed on the most exciting night of the year.
- Christmas morning. Share it as a surprise "stocking stuffer."
- During Advent. Read a few pages each night in December.
- On a video call. Grandparents far away can read it to the grandkids.
Our guide to making a personalized Christmas story has more plot ideas and ways to turn it into a yearly tradition.
How it works
- Add your child's name, age, and a photo or description.
- Describe the Christmas adventure or pick a theme.
- Add family members, friends or pets (up to five in a Big story).
- Read the cover, the full text and the first illustrated pages for free.
- Pay once to keep it. No subscription.
Every story includes narration, a video version and a PDF, in English, German or Spanish. For more gift ideas, browse our personalized gifts for kids.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a personalized Christmas story?＋
It's digital, so it's ready as soon as it's created. A Mini story takes a couple of minutes; a Big story takes a little longer.
Can I include grandparents and pets?＋
Yes. In a Big story you can add up to five family members, friends or pets.
Can the story be about a different winter holiday?＋
Yes. You can describe your own winter adventure that fits your family's traditions.
Do I have to pay before I see the story?＋
No. The cover, the full text and the first illustrated pages are free. You pay once only if you want to keep it.
See also
A Personalized Christmas Story: A Gift Your Child Will Ask for Every December
From the blog
From grandparents
A story where grandma or grandpa joins the adventure
Sharing
Why it's hard, how turns work and why playing together is fun
Personalized story book
A story with your child's name, look, family and pets
Create a Christmas story starring your child
Add your child, the family and the dog. See the cover, the full text and the first pages for free.
Create a Christmas story