Christmas Gifts

It’s that time of year again. If all goes well, the snow will fall on time, and all the relatives will arrive as planned. But before that, there’s decorating, cleaning, putting up the tree, and baking: gingerbread cookies, saffron buns, Christmas sweets — and someone will undoubtedly take care of the mulled wine (often the same person who insists on having a newspaper to read on Christmas Eve). Then there’s shoveling, lighting torches, and getting the fire going. A lot to do. And of course, we mustn’t forget the presents. By Christmas Day, they should be under the tree or tucked in the sack — almost the most important part of all.

To help us get it all done, Auktionshuset Kolonn is giving us a hand. In the Christmas Gifts theme, we get over 150 suggestions for things that can bring joy on December 24. There are jewelry and watches, vintage items, books, porcelain, and design. For those seeking something out of the ordinary, there are a couple of dolls from the late 19th century, a pedal car that has probably seen 60 or 70 Christmases, and a Darth Vader sign for anyone who isn’t quite ready to grow up.

Merry Christmas — already!