America Domani’s Italian Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide

With 2022 coming to a close, the Christmas season is quickly approaching. If you're struggling to find a gift for your loved one and want to purchase something reminiscent of la dolce vita, we’ve got you covered. 

America Domani has compiled a list of unique Christmas gifts. This list has quirky stocking stuffers, such as candles and coffee table books. Our gift guide sources products from Italian and Italian- American brands and companies, all of which aim to bring some of Italy’s renowned cultural, historical, and culinary heritages to your doorstep this holiday season.  

Buon Natale and Happy Holidays from America Domani!

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Italian deck of cards

Play traditional Italian card games like Scopa, Briscola, and more with this deck of 40 plastic-coated cards issued by the brand Modiano, who have been producing carte Napoletane since 1868. These are the most recognized cards in Italy, enjoyed by Nonni and kids alike. Play them at the beach with some friends or around the dining table with family and enjoy a traditional Italian game that has been around for over 150 years. 

Italy in a Jar candles

Bring a whiff of the dolce vita to your loved one’s home with Italy in a Jar candles by Simply Signorina, a candle company founded by Italian immigrant Diane Marie. Candles average between 50 and 75 hours of burn time and are hand-poured, cruelty-free, and made with 100 percent soy wax for an eco-friendly burn. Created with premium fragrance oils inspired by Italy, enjoy candles such as the Costiera Amalfitana Lemon, which smells like “enormous lemons, breathtaking views, majolica pottery shops, and one too many glasses of Limoncello,” or the Venezia Peach Bellini smells like “peachy like a Bellini from Harry’s Bar, a magical gondola ride, and a colorful stroll around Burano.”

Arm candy bracelets by Oriana LaMarca

Oriana Lamarca’s jewelry collections are a product of the need to travel in style. Lamarca is a first-generation Italian-American and her designs are influenced by her heritage and Sicilian culture. Lamarca’s arm candy bracelets feature various stones with singular pendants. Shop from emerald jade, rose quartz, lapis, and more. 

ZAGARA Home fragrances

Transport yourself to Italy with ZAGARA Home’s fragrances. Shop from scents like Gelsomino (jasmine), Fico D’India (prickly pear), Passione al Limone (lemon passion), and Testa di Moro (head of the moor), all available as candles and linen and room sprays.

Men’s Italian pastry socks

Bring a sweet touch to your everyday style with these men’s Italian pastry socks. Decorated with treats like cannoli and tiramisu, these pastry crew socks are sure to bring a smile to your face. 

Cosenza jewelry

Cosenza offers a curated collection of everyday gold-filled jewelry for both men and women. In efforts to ensure the highest quality, their collections are limited. Shop from a wide array of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings that feature images and themes reminiscent of Italy. Their beaded pieces are handcrafted and their necklaces and bracelets are made to order. 

Santa Maria Novella Italian lotions

Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is a Florence-based pharmacy selling a wide range of fragrances, lotions, skincare products, and more. The company, which was founded by Dominican friars in 1221, is considered to be the oldest pharmacy in the world. Their lotions are composed of a formula based on vegetable oils and butters, created to make the skin soft and perfumed. Choose from scents such as pomegranate, freesia, and rose. 

Acqua di Parma unisex fragrance line

Acqua di Parma was founded in 1916 by Carlo Magnani from Parma. Today, the perfume company is a symbol of Italian sophistication. Try their new unisex Blu Mediterraneo fragrance line that evokes the charm of the Italian Mediterranean. Choose from scents like “Arancia di Capri” (orange of Capri) and “Fico di Amalfi” (fig of Amalfi).

Baci Perugina chocolates

Baci Perugina chocolates are one of Italy's most popular chocolates, dating back to 1922. Their names are derived from the territory around the city of Perugia in the Umbria region. The round, irregularly shaped chocolates feature a soft inner with hazelnut grains and cocoa and a whole hazelnut at the top, all of which are coated by a double layer of fine dark chocolate. 

Men’s Italian shaving brush

Shop this men’s professional shaving brush from Proraso, a Florence-based shaving company dating to 1908. This shaving brush is made with premium quality natural boar bristles, specially designed to create the best soapy lather and delicately massage the beard. 

Firelli Italian hot sauce

Firelli is a hot sauce company from Parma. Their products are handcrafted from Calabrian chilis, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and porcini mushrooms. Shop their six-bottle combo that includes two bottles of each flavor: truffle, extra hot, and regular. Drizzle a few drops on your pizza, pasta, or salad to experience some Italian spice. 

Vintage Italian Aperitif Poster

Purchase this vintage Italian Campari aperitif liqueur advertising poster to add some bold colors to your dining room or bar area. Choose from a variety of sizes and product types for an individually handcrafted experience. The art comes ready to hang on an artist-grade canvas printed with fade-resistant archival inks.

Olive oil bottle package

This Cantare extra virgin olive oil gift set by Frantoio Galantino is made from crushed native Apulian olives, fruits, herbs, and aromatics. The gift set includes three extra virgin olive oil bottles, each one blended with a distinct flavor: basil, lemon, and peperoncino. These olive oils are gluten-free, vegan, and made in Italy.

Lavazza espresso pods

This variety pack of 60, or six packs of 10 single-serve Nespresso pods, is the perfect gift for coffee lovers. The variety pack includes pods of varying intensity levels and flavors include: Espresso Deciso, Espresso Armonico (two boxes), Espresso Decaffeinato Ricco, Lungo Avvolgente, and Lungo Leggero. Blends range from medium roast to dark, espresso roasts, and intensities of four to 10 out of 13.

Bosca Italian leather goods

Bosca Italian leather goods were founded in 1911 by an Italian immigrant to the United States. The company sells artisan leathers sourced directly from Italy. Owners travel to the country a few times a year to personally inspect the hides that will be worked into one of their many products. Choose from a range of bags, backpacks, briefcases, wallets, journals, shoes, and belts for both men and women. 

Italian soccer team jersey 

Soccer in Italy is a way of life, and the legacy of Italian soccer is among the greatest in the world. While Italy did not qualify for this year’s World Cup, lovers of Italian soccer can still find ways to celebrate the sport and the Azzurri by wearing an Italian national team jersey. The four stars above their jersey crests represent the World Cup titles they have brought back to Italy. 

Saladini Italian knives

The Saladini family knife makers of Scarperia, an ancient town founded in 1306, produce a wide range of high-quality knives for all needs. Generations of Saladini knife makers have used the same handcrafted methods employed since the mid-19th century and in recent years have expanded their product line. Alongside their series of traditional knives, they also offer a wide range of table and kitchen knives, table accessories, cutlery, corkscrews, and cigar cutters. 

Pasta di Martino x Dolce & Gabbana pasta & apron gift box

This luxe gift set is perfect for lovers of Italian pasta. The Pastificio Di Martino x Dolce Gabbana gift set includes two bags of spaghetti, two bags of penne mezzani rigate noodles, one bag of paccheri, a logo-printed cotton apron, and a colorful, custom-designed Dolce & Gabbana tin emblazoned with the fashion house’s iconic Majolica print. 

Little Italy Dessert Pack from Ferrara’s bakery

Experience a sweet taste of Manhattan’s Little Italy with Ferrara’s Bakery, New York City’s oldest Italian coffee shop, dessert pack. The Little Italy Dessert Pack features a trio of Ferrara’s famous Italian treats –  it contains 12 hand-filled mini cannolis, 3/4 pounds of handmade tri-color cookies, and 1/2 pounds of handmade soft pignoli cookies. 

Sermoneta leather gloves

In 1965, Giorgio Sermoneta opened a family-run leather artisan workshop in Rome that today ships worldwide. The leathers used for their gloves are originally raw and come from the best farms around the world that specialize in various hides. The leathers are washed, bleached, dried, and dipped into different shades. Shop from various styles, colors, and leathers for a distinctly sophisticated Italian style.

Assouline: Villeggiatura: Italian Summer Vacation coffee table book

Experience La Dolce Vita by traveling to some of the most-beloved Italian summer destinations with Villeggiatura: Italian Summer Vacation. Released in July 2022, this visually stunning coffee table book will transport you to an Italian summer. Journey through the romantic valleys of Tuscany, the iconic Italian coastlines of Portofino and Ravello, the cultural legacies of Venice and Florence, and the seaside views of Taormina. 

Issimo Colazione Italiana Box

Buongiorno! ISSIMO Colazione Italiana Box brings you a taste of Italian breakfast with a Bialetti Rainbow Moka that serves three, two 250g packs of Giamaica Caffe Moka, one box of Krumiri Rossi cookies and one Il Pelicano tote bag. Upon purchase of the breakfast box, clients will receive an email with access to an exclusive video where La Posta Vecchia Chef Antonio Magliulio shares tips on making the perfect caffe in a moka pot.