Whether you’re giving a Greek American a taste of their homeland when they can’t make it back for the holidays or satiating a Hellenophile’s interest in Greek culture, there are countless foods, books, beauty products, and jewelry that will suit your needs. Plus, select a gift made in Greece and you’ll also be supporting the struggling Greek economy. Here’s just a small selection of Greek gift ideas, some made in the States, some in Greece, and others elsewhere, but all unique and lovely.
Gifts for the Greek food lover:::
Kokkari: Contemporary Greek Flavors by Janet Fletcher
How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking by Michael Psilakis
A selection of delicious dressings and marinades from Sophia’s Gourmet Foods
A selection of three different flavors of honey from Odysea Shop
Traditional Greek preserves (rose petal and pergamot) by Monastiri
Bonus tip! – Gifts appear so much nicer when they come as a set. You may want to give a cookbook with some Greek spices. A duo or trio of a certain type of product (such as honey or olive oil) is a great way for the recipient to try out a few flavors. Or, you may want to give a gift basket of assorted Greek candies.
Gifts for someone who loves Greek literature:::
The Greek Poets: Homer to Present by Peter Constantine
The Odyssey: A Pop-up Book by Sam Ita
Greek classics
Subscription to Greek America Magazine
Bonus tip! – Trying pairing the book with a book light, a notebook and pen, a bookmark with a quote by a Greek philosopher, or a coffee mug (maybe even with a bag of Greek coffee).
Gifts to make someone feel like a beautiful and pampered Greek goddess:::
Beauty products from Korres
Olive oil body lotion by Olivia
Jewelry by Konstantino
Bonus tip! – Include a lovely handwritten letter. A bottle of Greek wine or some fine Greek chocolates would also make someone feel loved and pampered.
As the Greek proverb says, “A gift, though small, is welcome.”
Stephanie Nikolopoulos 
Stephanie – great initiative! Right in keeping with our Buy GREEk campaign!! You can read about it here! http://bit.ly/tXJeSq 😉 Kala Xristougenna!
This is great! Thanks for spreading the word about the Buy Greek Campaign!
Hi Stephanie,
Dropped in to say hello from California! I saw you attended schools out here, I’m an old Cal Poly Pomona grad.
Let’s talk sometime, I have also blogged about my years growing up Greek, but I’m many years older than you! Find ne at twitter:CalGreekGirl, or at http://www.californiagreekgirl.com
Kali Xpronia!
mary
Mary, it’s so fun to meet a California Greek girl! When I lived out there, I really didn’t meet a lot of other Greeks. I took Classical Greek at Pomona College and was the only Greek in the class! Can’t wait to check out your blog. Thanks for getting in touch!!