🎁🔬🎄 Still Searching for Christmas Presents?

I have asked members of the Chemistry Europe community to recommend science-themed gift ideas perfect for chemists or science fans among your friends, family, or colleagues. Discover our handpicked recommendations, and feel free to share your own favorites in the comments below.

 

Books

	Breaking Through: My Life in Science Katalin Karikó tells the story of her journey from growing up in a poor, rural Hungarian family to becoming a pioneer of mRNA research and Nobel Laureate in 2023. suggested by Vera Koester, ChemistryViews
	Maria Skłodowska-Curie Albert Einstein The Letters/1911–1932/ This book collects all the letters exchanged between Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Albert Einstein. The letters offer an unparalleled insight into the fascinating relationship between two titans of science—spanning scientific discussions to deeply personal reflections. Their correspondence stands as a testament to an extraordinary friendship, intellectual kinship, and mutual respect that endured over twenty years. (in English, Polish, and Japanese) suggested by Marcin Górecki Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, and Chemistry Europe Fellow, Class 2022/2023
	Periodic Table of the Elements Coloring Book A coloring book for children, featuring a lovingly created illustration for each element by design students and chemists—just print and enjoy for free! suggested by Vera Koester ChemistryViews
	Decoding the Heavens: A 2,000-Year-Old Computer–and the Century-long Search to Discover Its Secrets The Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient mechanical calculator, also described as the first known mechanical computer, was designed to calculate astronomical positions. It’s incredible that people 2,000 years ago could achieve more than we for a very long time thought, and amazing what an exciting scientific treasure hunt it has been to understand the purpose and mechanism of this machine. suggested by Vera Koester ChemistryViews

 

Calendar

Chemistry Advent Calendars 2025 An advent‑calendar‑style gift set built around chemistry: over 24 days until Christmas you open one “window” or small package per day, revealing a chemistry‑themed ornament or small lab‑equipment miniaturized ornament (e.g. little flasks, test tubes, microscopes, DNA models, etc.). suggested by Pilar Calleja Ramos European Journal of Organic Chemistry

 

Kitchen

	Periodic Table of the Elements Water Bottles Popular periodic table water bottles: practical stainless-steel designs with a wide variety of prints. suggested by Pilar Calleja Ramos European Journal of Organic Chemistry
	Coffee Pill Pot Mug A fun ceramic mug shaped like a pill bottle—a playful gimmick, with separate versions available for coffee and tea lovers. suggested by Sandra Möller ChemistryViews

 

Games

	AMIGO Schrödingers Cats Card Game What’s in this box? A living or a dead cat? This is a game for the whole family. suggested by Katja Glatz Analysis & Sensing and ChemistrySelect
	Periodic Table of Elements 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Chemistry Puzzle Fun. suggested by Pilar Calleja Ramos European Journal of Organic Chemistry

 

Other

	Award Nomination A great idea is to nominate someone for an award to honor their outstanding work and boost their career—you can find inspiration here and also from your country’s chemical society. suggested by Vera Koester ChemistryViews
	Keyring for Chemistry Lovers Keyring with biochemical instruments. suggested by Sandra Möller ChemistryViews

 

💡🎁 If you’ve already found a great gift idea, why not share it in the comment section below to help others?

🌟✨ For more inspiration, check out our lists of gift ideas from previous years and Chemistry Europe’s Top Summer 2025 Book Picks!