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Christmas is fast approaching and this year is likely to be very different for a lot of us. Fewer parties and family gatherings, less shopping in stores.

Which means finding the perfect festive gift to show how much we care for our loved ones is going to be even more important than ever before.

And online shopping is here for us.

But where to start? With so many sites to navigate scattered across the globe, looking for the right holiday present can be time consuming.

With that in mind, here are my top seven gift ideas for the movie fans in your life.

Cinema Ticket Cushion/Throw Pillow

Remind yourself of the our cinema going days with this movie ticket cushion. £17.97 from Redbubble.

I Speak Fluent Movie Quote Tote Bag

Carry your obsession with you every where you go, and be environmentally minded while you’re at it, with this Film Lover Tote bag. $10.75 from Zazzle.

Movie Reel Clock

Remind yourself of your love of reel film (see what I did there 😉) with this movie reel clock. $38.80 from Zazzle.

Film Strip Table Runner

Spice up your festive table with this table runner. $3.99 each from Amols.com

Movie Theatre/Home Cinema Customised Sign

Turn your living room into your very own cinema/movie theater with this sign, customised for your own family. $33.43 from Zazzle.

Directors Megaphone

Know a budding director? Help them make their voice heard with this megaphone. £9.20 from Amazon.

Retro Cinema Shower Curtain

Movies shouldn’t be excluded from your daily ablutions, turn your bathroom into a retro cinema with this shower curtain. £24.99 from Amazon.

T-shirts, Mugs, Masks and more…

And, of course, there are my own humble products for your perusal over at my Etsy Shop, where you could bag yourself a mug, t-shirt, mask, compact if even Christmas cards from as little as £2.20.

Disclaimer: some of these are affiliate links, which means the company gives me a small commission if you choose to purchase. And the best news is there’s no extra cost to you!

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