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What UK things aren't available in the USA?

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PandaEyes56 · 18/11/2025 19:20

I have an American friend who loves all things UK. I generally send her a parcel at Christmas, but I'm a bit stuck as to what to put in it this year. I used to send things like Quality Street and Terry's Chocolate Orange, but she can get those at a supermarket called World Market now. All ideas welcome! She's also a huge reader, so ideas for bookish gifts welcome too!

On a related note, I'd like to send her 17 and 18 yesr old daughters a small gift (maybe make up) but am also not sure what brands they have access to.

I could ask them of course, but that would ruin the fun of a surprise package!

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ElaineBurdock · 21/11/2025 03:53

A hot bottle - with an explanation what it is. They don't use them here, so I order mine from Amazon.

ThankYouVeryMuchJerry · 21/11/2025 07:22

The National Trust and Highgrove have online shops with gift ideas including food items.

ClaudiaNaughton · 24/11/2025 11:31

American friends love M&S tins of all butter Scottish shortbread

sickofsixseven · 25/11/2025 15:18

You can get shortbread everywhere in the US, probably even the m&s version in target.

Hairylegs202S · 02/12/2025 14:09

I think this is a lovely idea, I wouldn't be put off by the fact that some UK foodstuffs can be bought at specialist shops in the US, or via Amazon, it must be so much fun for them to the parcel from you.

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