What to Buy a Maryland Fan for Christmas: 10 Gifts They'll Actually Use
Shopping for a Maryland fan this Christmas?
Skip the generic gifts.
Whether they love the University of Maryland, Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, Baltimore, Annapolis, or simply showing off the colors of the Maryland flag, the best gift is something that feels connected to home.
From cozy Maryland hoodies and official UMD apparel to crab accessories and small Maryland keepsakes, we've put together 10 Christmas gifts Maryland fans will actually use and enjoy.
1. A Cozy Maryland Hoodie
December in Maryland means hoodie weather.
A comfortable Maryland hoodie or sweatshirt is one of those gifts that won't disappear into a drawer after Christmas.
Choose a classic Maryland crab design for someone who loves the Chesapeake Bay or a Maryland-themed sweatshirt they can wear throughout fall and winter.
Pair it with jeans or sweatpants for an easy everyday Maryland look.
Great for: Maryland natives, crab lovers, students and anyone who moved away from Maryland.
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2. Official Under Armour University of Maryland Apparel
Shopping for a Terps fan?
Official Under Armour University of Maryland apparel is one of the easiest Christmas gifts to get right.
From UMD T-shirts and hoodies to performance apparel and baseball caps, Under Armour gear lets students, alumni and fans represent Maryland throughout the year.
It's especially appropriate for someone who spent time in College Park and still follows the Terps from wherever they live now.
Great for: UMD students, alumni, parents and Terps fans.
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3. Champion UMD Sweatshirt or Hoodie
For someone who loves a classic collegiate look, consider Champion University of Maryland apparel.
A Champion hoodie, crewneck or sweatshirt makes a comfortable Christmas gift that can be worn to class, on game day, around town, or simply relaxing at home.
It's also an easy gift for UMD alumni who want something that reminds them of their College Park days.
Gift idea: Pair a Champion sweatshirt with a Maryland cap for a complete Terps outfit.
4. Maryland Crab T-Shirt
You can't talk about Maryland without talking about crabs.
A Maryland crab T-shirt makes a fun gift for anyone who associates home with steamed crabs, summer crab feasts and the Chesapeake Bay.
Unlike a Christmas-specific shirt, a crab T-shirt can be worn all year.
That makes it both a fun gift and a practical one.
5. Maryland Baseball Cap
Not sure about someone's clothing size?
Give them a hat.
A Maryland baseball cap is one of the easiest wearable gifts because it works with almost any casual outfit.
Choose a Maryland crab design for a local look, a Maryland flag style for someone who loves the state's famous colors, or an Under Armour UMD cap for a Terps fan.
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6. Maryland Flag Crab Christmas Ornament
Some of the best Christmas gifts become part of the next Christmas, too.
A Maryland Christmas ornament can return to the tree year after year and eventually become part of a family's holiday traditions.
Your Maryland fan will instantly recognize the colorful state flag and crab design.
It's especially meaningful for someone celebrating Christmas outside Maryland who wants a little reminder of home on the tree.
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7. Maryland Flag Crab Lapel Pin
Need something small?
The Maryland Flag Crab Lapel Pin combines two of Maryland's most recognizable symbols in one tiny accessory.
The crab-shaped design features Maryland's famous red, black, gold and white colors and can be worn on a jacket, hat, backpack, bag or lanyard.
It also makes an excellent stocking stuffer or small addition to a larger Christmas present.
8. Baltimore or Annapolis Magnet
Sometimes a gift doesn't need to be expensive to bring back a memory.
For someone from Baltimore, choose a Baltimore Inner Harbor Skyline Magnet.
For someone who loves Maryland's capital, choose an Annapolis Maryland State House Magnet.
These small souvenirs work especially well for Marylanders who now live in another state.
Every time they open the refrigerator, they'll see a familiar piece of home.
9. Maryland Flag Crab Keychain
A keychain is one of those little gifts people can actually use every day.
A Maryland Flag Crab Keychain works on car keys, house keys, backpacks, purses or travel bags.
It's inexpensive enough for a stocking stuffer but distinctive enough to feel like a real Maryland gift.
10. Build Your Own Maryland Christmas Gift Box
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Can't choose just one?
Create your own Maryland Christmas gift box.
For a Terps fan, combine a UMD hoodie, baseball cap and small Maryland accessory.
For a crab lover, try a Maryland crab T-shirt, crab pin, keychain and ornament.
For someone who moved away from Maryland, combine a comfortable Maryland sweatshirt with a hometown magnet, postcard and Christmas ornament.
Mixing one larger gift with several small items makes the present feel more personal ā and gives them more to unwrap on Christmas morning.
Christmas Gifts for Marylanders Who Moved Away
There's something different about receiving a gift from home.
Someone living in California, Florida, Texas or anywhere else might not need another generic Christmas present.
But a Maryland hoodie can remind them of cold winters back home. A crab design can bring back memories of summer crab feasts. A UMD sweatshirt can remind them of College Park. A Baltimore or Annapolis souvenir can bring back memories of a favorite city.
That's what makes local gifts special.
You're not only giving them an object. You're giving them a memory of Maryland.
Don't Forget the Stocking
Once you've picked the main gift, add one or two smaller Maryland surprises.
Pins, magnets, keychains, postcards and other small souvenirs are perfect for filling the rest of a Christmas stocking.
For example:
Maryland Hoodie + Crab Pin + Magnet
or
Under Armour UMD T-Shirt + Maryland Keychain + Ornament
or
Champion Sweatshirt + Maryland Cap + Postcard
Small additions can turn one present into a complete Maryland-themed Christmas gift.
Give a Little Maryland This Christmas
The best Christmas gifts aren't necessarily the biggest or most expensive.
They're the ones that make someone smile because they recognize a piece of themselves in the gift.
For Maryland fans, that might be the colorful state flag, a Chesapeake Bay crab, a Terps logo, Baltimore's skyline or a reminder of Annapolis.
This Christmas, give them something they'll actually wear, use or keep.
Give them a little piece of Maryland.