Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandma who has a passion for world history, you can consider several meaningful and personal gift ideas that cater to her interests. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Historical Fiction Books: Look for historical novels or biographies that are based on significant periods or figures in world history. You can choose books that are focused on her favorite time periods or regions. For instance, if she is interested in ancient Egypt, you could get her a book like "Cleopatra: A Life" by Stacy Schiff.

2. Online Courses or Subscriptions: If your grandma enjoys digital learning, consider gifting her an online course or subscription to a website that offers educational content focused on world history. There are platforms like Coursera or The Great Courses Plus that offer comprehensive courses on various historical topics.

3. Museum Membership: Find out if there are any local museums or historical sites that match your grandma's interests and gift her a membership. This will allow her to visit these places whenever she wants and indulge in her love for world history.

4. Customized World History Calendar: Create a personalized calendar featuring important dates and events in world history. Include significant milestones, birthdays of influential historical figures, or important historical events. You can also pair it with a daily history fact or trivia.

5. Travels to Historical Destinations: Plan a trip to a historically significant destination that your grandma has always wanted to visit. Whether it's the ruins of ancient Rome or the castles of Scotland, traveling to these places will allow her to immerse herself in the history she loves.

6. Historical Documentary DVDs: Collect a set of documentaries focused on various periods or topics in world history and present them as a gift. Make sure to select engaging and well-researched documentaries that she might not have seen before. This can be a fantastic way for her to expand her knowledge and fuel her passion.

7. Ancestry Testing Kit: Consider gifting her an ancestry testing kit to help her discover more about her own familial history. These kits provide DNA analysis and can help her uncover her heritage and connections to different regions of the world.

8. Personalized History Book: Create a customized book that incorporates your grandma's own family history with key historical events. Include photographs, documents, and personal anecdotes to make it more personal and meaningful.

9. Historical Board Games: Look for board games that center around historical events, civilizations, or famous figures. Games like "Ticket to Ride: Europe" or "Memoir '44" can provide both entertainment and educational value.

10. Subscription to History Magazines: Gift your grandma a subscription to a history magazine that covers international events, archaeological discoveries, or provides in-depth narratives of different periods in world history.

Remember, what matters most is the thought and effort you put into selecting a gift that aligns with your grandma's interests. By catering to her love for world history, you are sure to find a meaningful gift that will make her birthday extra special.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”