Made in North Alabama Christmas Gifts

As friends and family select the perfect gifts, they imagine the look of excitement on loved ones' faces when the package is opened. North Alabama is home to many unique attractions, and when it comes to finding that perfect unique Christmas gift, look no further than north Alabama for one-of-a-kind gifts that are made right here in north Alabama and are sure to bring a smile to loved ones’ faces.

Orbix Hot Glass

Give a gift that’s truly one of a kind with a handcrafted piece from Orbix Hot Glass near Fort Payne. Located just a short drive from Little River Canyon National Preserve, the studio and gallery showcase beautiful glass creations made right here in North Alabama. From colorful vases and bowls to unique decorative pieces, each work is handcrafted by skilled artisans, making it a meaningful gift you won’t find just anywhere. It’s a beautiful way to shop local and give a little piece of North Alabama this Christmas.

Carley’s Adventures: Orbix Hot Glass

Morgan Price Candy Company

Make the holidays a little sweeter with a gift from Morgan Price Candy Company in Decatur. Their handcrafted treats are longtime local favorites, from rich, buttery toffee to savory cheese straws and other delicious sweets. Whether you’re filling a stocking, putting together a gift basket or looking for something special to share with family and friends, Morgan Price makes it easy to give a tasty piece of North Alabama this Christmas.

Candy from Morgan Price Candy Company

North Alabama Wines & Brews 

Give the gift of local flavor this Christmas! A bottle of wine from a North Alabama winery or a pack of craft beer from one of the region’s local breweries makes a fun gift for anyone who enjoys discovering something new. From locally produced wines to creative craft brews, there are plenty of options made right here in North Alabama. Pair a few favorites together for a custom gift basket, bring one along as a host gift or tuck a bottle under the tree for someone special—all while supporting local businesses this holiday season.

Wine bottle from Sipsey Winery

North Alabama Pottery

Give a piece of North Alabama craftsmanship this Christmas with a one-of-a-kind creation from Jerry Brown Pottery in Hamilton. From beautiful bowls and mugs you can use every day to decorative pieces that add a little Southern charm to any home, each piece is handcrafted and truly unique. It’s a meaningful way to give something made locally while supporting the tradition of pottery making in North Alabama.

Miracle Pottery

North Alabama Barbecue Sauces

Give the cooks and barbecue lovers on your list a taste of North Alabama! Pick up a bottle of the famous tangy white sauce or another favorite barbecue sauce from Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur or LawLers Barbecue, with locations across North Alabama. These local sauces make easy stocking stuffers, tasty additions to a holiday gift basket or a fun gift for anyone who loves firing up the grill. It’s a delicious way to share one of North Alabama’s best-known food traditions this Christmas.

Big Bob Gift Basket

Monk's Bread & Honey from Ave Maria Grotto

For a gift with a special North Alabama connection, pick up Monk’s Bread and honey from Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman. Made by the monks of St. Bernard Abbey, these delicious treats are rooted in the traditions of the Benedictine community that calls the abbey home. They’re perfect for adding to a holiday gift basket, sharing with a host or giving to someone who appreciates locally made food with a meaningful story behind it.

Monk’s bread or honey from Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman

1818 Farms

Add a little North Alabama pampering to someone’s stocking with handcrafted goodies from 1818 Farms in historic Mooresville. Their hand creams, soaps, lip balms, candles, scrubs, bath soaks and more are made in small batches and make wonderful gifts for friends, coworkers, teachers or anyone who deserves a little self-care. With plenty of giftable options to choose from, it’s an easy way to shop local and share something special from North Alabama this Christmas.

Hand cream, soap, lip balm, etc. from 1818 Farms in Mooresville

Farm-Fresh Gift Basket

Put together a gift that’s fresh, local and delicious with goodies from Isom’s Orchard, Reeves Farm, or Hazelrig Orchards. Fill a basket with seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and jellies, or a mix of farm-fresh favorites for a gift that’s perfect for neighbors, friends, teachers or holiday hosts. It’s a fun way to create something personal while supporting North Alabama’s local farmers, and your basket might just be the tastiest gift under the tree! 

Reeves Farm jelliesIsom's honey jars

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Melea Hames

A 1995 Auburn University graduate, Melea has been a social media manager in the tourism industry since 2010 at Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. At AMLA, Melea is responsible for creating content on Visit North Alabama’s social media platforms, writing blog posts on the website, coordinating the North Alabama Ambassador Program, and speaking at various events and meetings about social media. Melea is also the host of Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama, AMLA’s new podcast, produced by Relic Agency. The podcast won a 2022 Muse Award - Silver in the Audio/Podcast category. Melea was honored in October 2023 with the Tourism Promoter of the Year Award from the Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association for her work on the podcast.

Prior to working for AMLA, Melea received her Masters at UNA in Secondary Education and taught middle school English and coached middle school cheerleaders for three years. She also taught English at Calhoun Community College for 8 1/2 half years. Before that she worked in public relations for an advertising agency in Atlanta, a minor league baseball team in Columbus, Georgia, and for Auburn University in the development office. In 2020, Melea created her very own social media marketing agency called M and M Social. She loves to write, travel, walk in the park (she walked over 600 miles in 2020), go to Auburn games, and read books about WWII.