Some of these you may want to purchase for yourself. Others, you may want to give to your single friends.
And then, you may want to send this post to your family and friends as a subtle suggestion.
1. Our Singles Guide
Begin at the beginning. Of course you have to start with the The Catholic's Guide to Being Single! Plus, there is a cyber Monday special going on right now, right here. You can pay a $1 for it!
Through this book, you can navigate your current life journey with spiritual, and practical advice aimed specifically towards you as a single person. Each chapter ends with exercises geared towards conquering many of the obstacles singles face today.
Figure out how to live your life to the fullest, right now.
2. The Socktificate
A gift certificate promising that you will come to your single friend's house and throw away all of their lonely single socks who are matchless, and then provide them with new socks.
Seriously, no one needs to be reminded of how single they are by looking at a drawer of single, lonely socks.
3. Something Priceless
Find a priest to offer Mass for a single Catholic in your life and his or her intentions this year. How powerful is that?
Having it offered on a birthday or feast day is a particularly nice gesture. And any kind of spiritual bouquet makes a great gift.
Just make sure you write down what prayers you promised to pray for someone and put it in a prominent place at home so you don't forget!
4. Online Dating Guide for Catholics
Just because you have a profile or have been online dating for years, does not make you an expert at the large world of online dating. A refresher is always helpful!
Find tips and tricks for putting your best foot forward online, every time. Get your copy today.
5. Dinner Is Served
Who makes dinner for single people? No one. Single Catholics need to eat too!
Surprise them by bringing them a homemade meal! Don't forget dessert and a sweet note to warm their day.
Bringing a meal is common for those rejoicing with a new baby or suffering from the passing of a loved one. But, it is not as common to surprise someone with a meal, just because.
6. A Road to Healing
For the divorced family members and friends in your life, remind them that hope and healing are possible! This book contains reflections for every day of the year, including special reflections for the holiday season.
Give the ultimate gift basket: a holiday survival for Singles kit.
Include a small poster board sign or name tag they can wear around their necks that says: "Still Single, and doing just fine, thanks!" for the repeated questions at family gatherings.
Also include a flask, a prayer card, and a gift certificate to a spa or shooting range, depending on their preferred method of de-stressing. Add some chapstick and lotion for the wind-chapped winter days. You never know when you will shake the hand of Mr. or Miss Right, so it is best to avoid dry skin at all times.
8. Creative Cash
If you like giving cash, give in increments of $2 dollar bills as opposed to singles. Two dollar bills are more hope-filled. Also, they are uncommon, and that adds to their desirability.
9. Raphael Prayer Cards
Read St. Raphael's life story (if that doesn't convince you he's your go to heavenly intercession guy, I don't know what will!) and keep a few extra cards on hand to give out.
Who sends single people flowers? Send a surprise bouquet, or if they are not a big fan of flowers, send other little treats they might not get very often: like candy, or towels, or cuff links, or a unique brooch.
11. Digestable Delights
When giving food as gifts, avoid single malt scotch, single serve packets, and coupons for single scoops of ice cream.
Just kidding. Those are probably good bets.
But do keep in mind people's preferences, and don't just give your traditional fruitcake or platter of baked goods without knowing someone's tastes. That is a lot of food to have to get rid of if you live by yourself and are gluten-free or allergic to nuts.
12. A Subscription to CatholicMatch
C'mon. You knew this suggestion was coming! But why not give someone another year's worth of opportunity to find fellowship, dates, and maybe even a spouse? It's quick, easy, and the rewards could last for a lifetime....
