Five Star Gift Ideas

If your son enjoys family history research, you could come up with a meaningful and personal gift that relates to his passion. Here are a few ideas to consider:

1. Genealogy software: Consider getting your son a subscription to a genealogy software service, such as Ancestry or MyHeritage, if he hasn't already signed up for one. The software can help him easily trace his family's history, find interesting documents, and build out his family tree.

2. DNA testing kit: A DNA testing kit can help your son discover more about his ancestry, as well as connect with distant relatives who may have helpful information about his family. There are several options on the market, such as 23andMe or AncestryDNA, and your son can even compare results with other family members who have also taken the test.

3. Family history book: If your son has already done a lot of research on his family's history, consider putting together a family history book for him. You can gather photos, documents, and stories from his relatives and assemble them into a book that he can keep and pass down to future generations.

4. Subscription to a genealogy magazine: A subscription to a genealogy magazine, like Family Tree Magazine or Your Genealogy Today, could be a thoughtful and useful gift for your son. He can learn about new research techniques, stay up-to-date on the latest genealogy trends, and maybe even come across information that helps him in his own research.

5. Historical documents: If there are specific historical documents related to your son's family that he hasn't been able to access yet, consider getting copies of them as a gift. This could include things like immigration records or military service records of ancestors, which could give him new leads in his family research.

Overall, by tapping into your son's love for family history research, you can come up with a meaningful and personal gift that he will appreciate and enjoy.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”