10. Chocolate from Thomas Sweet: Princeton’s own chocolate-maker at 29 Palmer Square West always has small holiday-themed chocolates that can fit snugly in a stocking or hang on the tree.

9. “I Love Princeton” military style dog tags designed by Andrew Wilkinson available at A Store by Princeton Magazine, www.princetonmagazine.com.

8. Macaroons from Olives, 22 Witherspoon Street: Lots of stores in town sell macaroons, but our sources tell us that these sweet little gems are the best around. more