Favorite Genealogy Websites & Gift Ideas for the 2024 Holiday Season
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re excited to share some holiday inspiration with our genealogy community! In Episode 103 (listen wherever you get your podcasts) we’re covering two things: the websites we’re thankful for year-round, and some fantastic gift ideas for the family historians in your life (or maybe your own wish list!). Oh, and something to do this holiday season while relaxing in your jammies.
Websites We Love
While the major genealogy platforms are our daily go-tos, (looking at you, Ancestry!) we’ve discovered some incredible smaller websites that deserve recognition. These hidden gems have helped us break through countless brick walls and uncover amazing family stories. Not familiar with them? Don’t worry – we’ve listed all our favorites in the Show Notes page.
Gift Ideas for Every Family Historian
Check out all the ideas on the SHOW NOTES page
Digital Must-Haves
- Digital newspaper archive access
- Local historical society memberships
- Online database subscriptions
Learning Opportunities
- Genealogy conference tickets
- Online course registrations
- Webinar subscriptions (perfect for busy researchers!)
Personal Projects
- Custom family history books
- Beautiful family tree charts
- Photo restoration projects
Research Tools
- Quality archival storage materials
- Genealogy software
- Recording equipment for family interviews
Looking to introduce someone to genealogy this holiday season? Consider putting together a beginner’s kit with a basic subscription and some starter materials. It’s a wonderful way to share your passion for family history with others.
And if you’re making your own wish list this year, we’ve tested all these recommendations ourselves – you can’t go wrong with any of them!
Want more specific recommendations? Visit our show notes page for more detailedsr and expanded gift guides.
P.S. Remember, the best gift might be helping someone discover their own family story!
Love your podcast so much! I believe it’s 2024 drawing to a close though. HA!
OMG thanks! It is either too late in the day or we just really want to move through another year quickly.
Hello fellow Floridians! I just listened to your latest episodes about websites and gift ideas. I love your podcasts! Keep up the good work!
I wanted to share with you one gift I have on my wishlist this year. I want a subscription to My GPC on genealogical.com. I have always bought my books through this site. Now they have a subscription service that gives you access to 800 titles. I believe it also allows you to search within a book.
Check it out and add it yo your wishlist!
Melissa Cain McKnight
Melissa, what a great gift idea. Thanks so much for pointing out this great option. I love genealogical.com for books but the subscription service is fantastic. Getting access to 800 titles with name search or Boolean search taking your right to the page is worth it. They offer three subscriptions too https://genealogical.com/subscriptions/. Thanks again, Melissa!