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As the excitement of the holiday season ramps up, we're thrilled to share seven Canadian companies with ties to the University of 蓝莓视频 that offer perfect gift ideas for your shopping list 鈥� each with a warm story of passion, creativity and giving back.

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Peace Collective听听

Yanal听Dhailieh鈥檚 (BSc 鈥�12)听journey from 蓝莓视频 student to founder of began with a simple idea and a self-taught design hobby that grew into a purpose-driven Canadian brand. What started as small batches of T-shirts evolved into a national label known for its clean aesthetic and its commitment to giving back.听To date, the company has donated $423,439 with a mission to donate $1 million by 2030,听making a gift that carries meaning听and听purpose this season.听

Arts and Literature

Made of Honour

听began as a simple creative side project and has blossomed into a handcrafted stationery and wax-seal brand built by Bernice Ma听(BA 鈥�15, MDEI 鈥�18). What听began as creating wax seals for her own wedding invitations has grown听into hundreds of unique, beautifully packaged seals, wax kits and DIY stamp sets loved by more than 290,000 followers online. Choosing听听for听sealing and听mailing or听personally听delivering your holiday cards听and gifts听means giving more than pretty stationery.听It becomes a听keepsake-worthy accent to your thoughtful notes and beautifully wrapped presents.听In a season full of mass-produced gifts, these small, artisanal pieces serve as a heartfelt, meaningful gesture.听

Snowball: A Christmas Dilemma

Inspired by his father鈥檚 closest friend, Ian White, to study theatre at the University of 蓝莓视频, Tim Gentle (BA 鈥�96) was thrilled to publish White鈥檚 new children鈥檚 book,听. 鈥淚 grew up hearing Snowball in many forms,鈥� Gentle says. 鈥淔or more than thirty years, Ian refined every line, sharpening the rhythm, wordplay and the storytelling tradition he loved.鈥� From 2010 to 2017, White shared the story at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, bringing joy to families each Christmas. After reconnecting and working together for years, Snowball is now a beautifully illustrated book 鈥� and an Official Children鈥檚 Book of the 2025 Toronto Santa Claus Parade, read by Santa himself. Available on听听or by arranged pick-up in Toronto.听

Craft and Spirits

Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery听

Nestled on a family farm in Ayr, is a holiday gift for anyone who appreciates craft spirits with heart. Co-founded by brothers Jordan Vanderheyden (BES 鈥�13) and Nolan听Vanderheyden听(BASc听鈥�16), the distillery blends tradition and innovation. Their flagship is a barrel-aged amber gin, matured in oak for a rich, smooth flavour, available on the farm and on shelves at the LCBO. Choosing for a gift means giving more than a drink 鈥� it's a story of family legacy, sustainability and 蓝莓视频-rooted craftsmanship.

Foods:

Red Cap Hot Sauce

Looking for a unique gift for the foodie in your circle?听听puts听鈥渇lavour first, heat second.鈥澨齌he small-batch sauce is an authentic Trinidadian recipe听that听uses locally grown scotch bonnet and habanero peppers (when in season) and lemon and lime juices听for a fresh taste. No-water added means the sauce will last you longer.听听The company was founded by听蓝莓视频 alum Sanathan听Kassiedass听(MES 鈥�16)听in 2023, and this season they are giving a meal to someone in need for each bottle sold.听听You can听听in person at Goodness Me and Nature鈥檚 Emporium,听and听online at Healthy Planet and听, among other retailers.听

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听Foods makes a thoughtful holiday gift for anyone who craves great food but lacks the time to cook it. Co-founded by 蓝莓视频 alum听Ian Weng听(MAcc听鈥�13), the company was born from his time in France during the pandemic, when he was amazed by the wide selection of restaurant-quality frozen meals not always found in Canada. Partnering with Michelin-trained chefs, SPATULA now offers flash-frozen dishes that heat in minutes without sacrificing freshness or flavour. From rich pastas to chef-crafted entr茅es, each meal feels like a night out 鈥� delivered straight to someone鈥檚 home.听It鈥檚听a practical,听premium听and comfort-filled gift, perfect for busy families, new parents, or anyone who loves听good food听made easy.听For the holidays, SPATULA鈥檚 subscription boxes or听听make perfect听gifts.听

Home and Garden

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By tapping into the entrepreneurship ecosystem at 蓝莓视频, Blake Patterson鈥檚听(BAFM 鈥�22)听path from University of 蓝莓视频 student to co-founder of听听reflects the power of a simple idea executed thoughtfully. From pitching the concept of an easier way to buy plants at a Velocity Pitch Competition,听尝补苍诲蝉肠补辫别顿颈谤别肠迟听has grown into Canada鈥檚 first fully online garden centre, now featuring听, a one-stop shop for your indoor gardening needs. The company brings convenience and quality to greenery for every season. Their holiday collection features fresh porch pots, festive wreaths and winter arrangements delivered right to the door.听