Dear Santa, this year I’ve been a very good communicator…

Readers offer ideal gifts for industry pros from Kris Kringle and his subordinate Clauses

You’ve got just a few shopping days left. But don’t worry. If you’re scrambling for gift ideas, we can help.

We asked communicators favorite gifts they’ve given or received—besides alcohol. Here’s what they said. Happy holidays.

Handwritten notes

“I have found that the most important part of gift giving as a corporate communicator is the personalized, handwritten note I write inside the holiday card for each client,” says Stephanie Grayson, a corporate communications professional. “Writing a personalized note is not simply about ‘leading by example’ as communicators; more importantly, it’s about taking that moment out of our busy schedules to express sincere holiday cheer and gratitude in a personal and genuine way.”

Something small, but thoughtful

Sherry Gavanditti, PR and media specialist at Menorah Park Campus, suggests giving a “sweet note of thanks, a funny card, a magnet offering motivational words, a small organizer or calendar or a coffee mug.”

Leaves and a spine

Mark Cooper, director of marketing and communication at Ohio Wesleyan University, remembers a favorite book he got for Christmas.