Every December, from 1920 to 1943, dispatches from the North Pole would arrive for J. R. R. Tolkien’s children. Written in spidery cursive and complete with hand-drawn, full-color illustrations, they told whimsical tales of reindeer scattering presents, troublesome goblins, an accident-prone polar bear—and included the occasional letter from Father Christmas himself. With an introduction by Baillie Tolkien, the Lord of the Rings author’s daughter-in-law, this lavishly appointed edition is the perfect addition to any Tolkien fan’s collection. ($25, amazon.com) —Paulina Prosnitz

Per this year’s edition of AIR MAIL’s annual Over-Under List, caviar bumps—where barbarians (TikTokers) lick precious fish eggs off the back of their hands like table salt before a gag-inducing tequila shot—are out! Caviar scoops, however, remain timeless. Thankfully, these Georg Jensen spoons, made of natural cow horn, can elevate any festive table-scape—and keep us civil. They come in sets of two, but, like caviar, you’ll likely want a lot more where that came from. ($75, georgjensen.com) —Carolina de Armas

King—the New York restaurant run by former River Cafe chefs—is embracing the holiday spirit. Swap your usual panettone and coffee on cold winter mornings for their signature King Christmas Cake, peppered with spice, liquor-soaked nuts, and dried fruit. Note: it pairs perfectly with a bottle of Sauternes. ($140, kingrestaurant.nyc) —Jeanne Malle

It’s time to bring back Edmund V. Gillon Jr.’s Cut & Assemble books—a vintage pastime from the 80s and 90s where users can re-create HO-scale models of American architecture, from a Shaker village to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House. For the tortured souls, there’s even Build Your Own Guillotine. Whether you’re in search of the perfect holiday gift or an activity to keep your children—or husband—off their phones, Gillon’s books are not to be missed. (from $11, amazon.com) —Gracie Wiener

Few people—save our grandmothers—realize just how useful trinket boxes can be. They elegantly corral everything from loose buttons and precious heirlooms to love letters and cotton balls. Some people opt for French biscuit tins, but we prefer porcelain, especially when it’s designed by English artist Luke Edward Hall for Ginori 1735. Available in four whimsical patterns, our favorite this holiday season is the Rain Rock Creek jewelry box—a gem in and of itself. ($165, ginori1735.com) —Carolina de Armas

There’s nothing more comforting than gathering with loved ones while some cozy Chet Baker plays in the background. But if you’re looking for something a little more on theme this holiday season—say, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” or “The Christmas Song,” by the King Cole Trio—the Christmas Station has you covered. This streamer plays free holiday music 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year—with no ads! You can check off “music” on your hosting list. But how’s your gift shopping going? (thechristmasstation.org) —Maggie Turner