Think global, shop local
Funny how quickly this holiday season has snuck up on us, isn’t it? That election sure was distracting. Here’s hoping our ultimate holiday gift guide can help you navigate these next few months while you’re busy celebrating President Obama and protesting Prop. 8. Speaking of politics, the Guardian has joined a national effort to support local businesses this year as a way to boost our economy. Read Tim Redmond’s explanation. May this be a holiday season of change!
Molly Freedenberg
Holiday Guide editor
All illustrations by Justin Renteria
>>Think global, shop local
Saving SF’s economy one gift at a time
By Tim Redmond
>>Guilt-free gifts
A guide to supporting good causes
By Katie Baker
>>Head Bangin’
Too much metal for one gift
Photo by Arlene Romana, styling by Ben Hopfer
>>Graphic gifts
Epic comics for your twisted loved ones
By Justin Hall
>>The game room
Fantastic new releases for computers and consoles
By Daniel N. Alvarez
>>Burner bourgeois
Leather and feathers trump fun fur and faux fabrics
Photo by Arlene Romana, styling by Ben Hopfer
>>Seasonal sounds
Sifting through the year’s albums and shows for melodic gifting
By Brandon Bussolini
>>Bike-ster
Retro, velo-inspired ideas for hipster gifts
Photo by Arlene Romana, styling by Ben Hopfer
>>Giving on a shoestring
Cheap and DIY ideas for the financially-challenged
By Molly Freedenberg
>>Not your pilgrim’s pie
Modern pumpkin desserts for the historically-minded
By Meghan McCloskey
>>So fresh, so clean
Hip-hop duds for your homies
Photo by Arlene Romana, styling by Ben Hopfer
>>A holiday from the holidays
Spa ideas for the weary shopper or lucky gift-getter
By Chloe Schildhause