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As you work your way down your holiday shopping list, consider a gift that re� ects the spiritual signi� cance of the season.

Whether it’s a devotional to bolster a loved one’s

prayer life or a pretty piece that keeps scripture in view all year, a religious gift can be particular-ly meaningful.

— NICKI GORNY, BLADE STAFF WRITER

Bookends: Bookends add a decorative touch to any shelf, and this set underscores the importance of prayer. � ey’re sturdy enough to hold any religious or nonreligious books that a loved one might want to dis-

play. $45, Reger’s Church Supplies and Religious Gifts, 4100 Secor Rd.

Devotional: A devotional can be a thought-ful gift for the prayerful person in your life. � ese books are � lled with daily meditations

that can re� ect a wide variety of themes or interests – for example, the spiritual side of college football. Dai-ly Devotions for Die-Hard Fans: Ohio State Buckeyes, Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans: Michigan Wolver-ines, $15.99, Reger’s Church Supplies and Religious Gifts, 4100 Secor Rd.

Co� ee mug: A co� ee or tea drinker can start the morning on a positive note with a mug painted with a favorite verse from scripture. Make it a gift

set by pairing it with some fair trade co� ee beans, like a 12-ounce package available at Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts in Maumee for $10.99. $7.99, Reger’s Church Sup-plies and Religious Gifts, 4100 Secor Rd.

Tote bag: Everyone can use a tote bag. � ese sturdy sacks both share a positive message and support a good cause: � ey’re

produced through Freeset, a fair trade organization that supports women formerly employed in the sex industry in India. Freeset Tote Bag, $19.99, Life-Way Christian Store, 4121 Talmadge Rd.

Nativity scene: Jesus is the reason for the (Christian) season, as this olive wood-carved nativity

scene will remind a loved one. An ex-tra-special touch: � is particular scene was made by hand in the West Bank. Na-tivity Scene, $29, Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts, 311 Conant St., Maumee.

Calendars: A calendar is a practical gift that can also be pretty, humor-

ous or informational. � ere are plenty of month-by-month or day-by-day options, including these beautifully illustrated wall calendars. � e Illustrated Bible Verse Calendar, $14.99, Barnes & Noble, 4940 Monroe St.; He-brew Illuminations Wall Calen-dar, $11.82, walmart.com.

Nightlight: A recycled-glass nightlight will lend a

gentle glow to a room. Fair Trade Judaica o� ers sever-al patterns, including this dove that might be just the thing for a multifaith holi-day gathering. Nightlight, $20, Fair-trade-judaica.myshopify.com.

Religious board games: � e whole family can get on-board with a scripture-based board game. Bible Trivia covers both the Old and New Testament with more than 700 ques-

tions, while Bibleopoly puts a Biblical twist on the classic game of capitalism. � ere are plenty of other board game options for Chris-tians, Jews, and Muslims to enjoy, too. Bible Trivia, $10.85, Bibleop-oly, $24.97, walmart.com.

Bible-verse jewelry: Jewelry featuring Bible verses can be meaningful

and subtle. Case in point: the pretty pendant necklaces that Mindy McCarthy sells at her Toledo-based Etsy shop. She makes them by hand, so be sure to order early. Scripture Pen-dant Necklaces, $15-$18, etsy.com/shop/MinMac.

TOLEDO SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS CONCERT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH @ 3PM CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH @ 6PM Pastor Larry Vriezelaar www.firstchurchtoledo.com