As the temperature drops and the holidays approach, our hearts often grow warmer. We may find ourselves turning to those in our lives who bring us joy. We may feel inclined to give gifts to let these loved ones know just how much they mean to us.
Whichever gift-exchanging holiday you celebrate this wintertime, we have your sorority sisters covered here. We compiled a list of gift ideas for any sorority sister in your life. This list will come in handy whether your chapter is holding a Secret Santa gift exchange or you simply want to give gifts to some of the sisters in your sorority to let them know how much you care about them.
This list has ideas that even the hard-to-shop-for-sister in your sorority will appreciate.
Sorority Jackets
Although many chapters have line jackets, is there really such a thing as too many DST jackets hanging in your closet? We don’t think so. Leather, satin, bomber–the possibilities are endless. A sorority jacket is a big gift that any of your sorority sisters will cherish.
Sorority Shirt
If you know your sorority sister’s style, it should be easy to find a sorority shirt to match that. Whether she’s a tunic girl or a fan of the crop top, you can match her personality to a top.
If you know her size, go ahead and click “add to cart.” If you aren’t sure, you can try to find out, or you can give her a gift card to pick her own size.
Sorority Winter Accessories
No one can have too many winter accessories once the weather turns cold. Instead of covering up all of your sorority spirit, you can help your sisters keep their letters on display by giving them sorority-themed hats, winter headbands, gloves, cozy socks, or scarves.
Sorority Stationery
Whether it’s a fun sorority pen or pad of paper embellished with the DST insignia, stationery can be a fun and practical gift. A sorority journal would be a fun way to document your sorority adventures. A notebook could be useful, especially for the note-taker during chapter meetings.
Sorority Accessories
For a more subtle nod to your sorority, you could give your sisters sorority jewelry. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or even rings with the letters can make any outfit a sorority one.
Sorority-themed clutches are also practical and charming. And everyone can always use a duffel bag; why not show your sorority spirit there, too? A phone case, keychain, lanyard, or wallet with your sorority letters emblazoned across it would also make great gifts.
Another idea would be to give a gift card to your sorority sister for her to get her nails done with a sorority twist. This gift card could be fun for her to use before a convention or fundraising event.
Sorority Home and Decor
To help your sorority sisters bring their sorority home with them, give sorority-related items for all over the house. Here are some ideas of everyday household items you can customize with a sorority theme:
- Picture frame (complete with a picture of your chapter, of course)
- Plaque
- Make-up bag
- Trinket dish (that can then hold all their sorority jewelry)
- Wash bags
- Mug
- Tumbler
- Succulent in a sorority-themed plant pot
- Water bottle sticker
- Wreath
- Christmas tree ornament
- Soap dispenser
- License plate frame
Many of these customized options are available online.
Break Out the Craft Drawer
If you’re feeling crafty, you can add a sorority spin to any gift:
- A scented candle with a sorority sticker
- A homemade treat packaged in cellophane tied up with ribbons in your sorority colors
- A gift basket in your color theme
Long Distance Friendships
Don’t forget about your long distance friends and sisters. Creating a holiday card to send to friends who live far away can help them feel loved this season. While your card may or may not be sorority themed, it will strengthen your sisterhood.
Giving Sorority Gifts
When you’re crossing off your Christmas shopping list, remember your sorority etiquette. Although you may have found a DST bomber jacket that would look stunning on your sister, if she isn’t a member of the sorority, it is not appropriate for her to be wearing the letters. Only give Greek paraphernalia to members of that specific sorority.
Have fun shopping this holiday season and, above all, remember that the real gift is the sisterhood that you share.