A Few of Our Favorite Things this Christmas
Christmas is around the corner and Ad Crucem has the gifts your loved ones and friends will cherish and appreciate.
We hope these suggestions will help you choose meaningful and timeless gifts this year, but we also know that the greatest gift ever given was Christ Jesus, who came to earth to take our sins upon Himself and be crucified for our transgressions and raised for our justification. May this knowledge bless and keep you as we look forward to the new church year.
THIS YEAR’S SPECIAL OFFER
Any purchase of Ad Crucem brand products exceeding $100 (USD) will receive a gift of Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz’s Family Bible Commentary, Volume IV, The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles (paperback version, offer expires Dec 8, 2023.). The book will be automatically added at check out on qualifying purchases.
FOR COUPLES
Jeweler James Avery made replicas of the rings Martin Luther commissioned for his wedding to Katerina von Bora. The rings are no longer in production but remain very sought after as timeless wedding and anniversary gifts! Ad Crucem has secured a limited number of good-quality gently used rings. Act fast; they are very popular!
FOR HUSBANDS, FATHERS, AND BROTHERS
A beautiful pectoral crucifix with options for every budget. The St. Thomas sterling silver crucifix is available in three sizes (4.5”, 3”, or 2”). Alternatively, you could purchase one of Kelly Klages’ lovely crucifixes.
FOR WIVES, MOTHERS, AND SISTERS
Ad Crucem has beautiful jewelry for every budget. New York jeweler Thomas was recently commissioned to create stunning new gold and sterling silver pieces specially for Ad Crucem. We also have handmade sterling silver pieces from Kathy, beaded pieces from Jennifer, and affordable gifts from Kelly.
Over the years, one of our customers’ favorites has been this large Luther Rose and chain in sterling silver. We now also offer it in 10k gold.
We have the Tri-color Luther Rose pendant and matching earrings if you are searching for an exceptional heirloom gift. The pendant and earrings can be purchased as a set or separately.
FOR GODCHILDREN
For the godchildren in your life, choose a personalized Baptism remembrance ornament with all the baptism details to help them remember their baptism, as we are encouraged to do. Add our beautiful new Christmas card, Adoration of the Shepherds, where we recall the Lord’s promise: “I Myself will be their Shepherd. I will search for My sheep and take care of them” from Ezekiel 34:11,25.
FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Our posters are a definite favorite for college students because they help them publicly confess their faith. Choose from the creeds, prayers, catechism, or church year posters – and put what you believe, teach, and confess on display!
FOR PASTORS
Pastors can never have enough edifying art for the walls of their offices and personal spaces. A definite favorite is Hans Holbein’s “The Allegory of the Old and New Testament,” and the catechumens also love it as a teaching device. Choose from a variety of substrates and sizes with stunning color reproduction. There’s plenty of other art to choose from as well.
FOR SACRED SPACES
Adorn your church with custom carvings, plaques, crucifixes, and missal stands, which are all handcrafted in Colorado. Look for personalization options that are perfect to commemorate special occasions such as ordination anniversaries and congregation milestones.
FOR GRANDPARENTS
Your grandmothers will be delighted to receive a Springerle cookie mold! Ad Crucem proudly carries House on the Hill’s entire Christian Springerle mold collection. Each cookie mold comes with a little booklet with recipes and ideas.
Your grandfathers might appreciate additions to the home altar. We have a selection of incense burners and kits, icons, prayer chaplets, and prayer beads.
FOR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES
You cannot go wrong with a personalized notebook for your special friend and loved one. A very popular gift for Lutheran school teachers and pastors! Choose from our high-quality lined or dotted black or burgundy notebooks, and select your preferred image to imprint.
STOCKING STUFFERS
Often, it's the little things that are most appreciated and enjoyed. Medallions are always welcome, especially for young children - they love to handle them and learn from their symbolism. Ad Crucem’s large range of ornaments will also help you make those last-minute “something extra” decisions.
RETURN TO TRADITION
Now is a good time to reclaim tradition if you haven’t recently sent out physical greeting cards. Your loved ones would like to hear from you, and it is always a good time to share the gospel and your family news with them! Ad Crucem’s greeting cards are theologically sound, Christ-focused, beautiful, and entirely made in America.
All of us at Ad Crucem wish you a blessed Advent and Christmas. May the Lord continue to nourish your family with His truth and gifts.