If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for the special people in your life, one that is both thoughtful and immersive—and isn’t just another candle—then we have just the thing. Ideal for that loved one who has absolutely everything, Ancestry’s DNA kit is quite literally the fool-proof gift.
Perfect for everyone from your mum to your mates, lovers to in-laws, this meaningful gift will score you brownie points for life. Not convinced yet? Hear what some of our U:L team had to say about their experience.
"I gave an Ancestry DNA kit as a Christmas gift last year, it ended up being the highlight of their day! I always try to find gifts that feel meaningful, and exploring family history felt like such a personal and unique experience.”
—Sally, Head Of Studio Operations
We don’t want to alarm you, but the festive season is a mere two months away, so if you want to tick Christmas shopping off your to-do list, then this DNA kit is a no-brainer. Get the chance to give someone a truly memorable present that will allow them to uncover unknown parts of themselves and travel to places that records can’t.
Here's what you can expect, in addition to discovering your ethnicity, you’ll also discover the regions, countries, cities even towns that your ancestors called home. Not only that, but using your AncestryDNA can help you find and connect with living relatives from around the world via their vast database. You could locate a long-lost cousin in London who turns out to be your new bestie!
"Not only did I get to see that my ancestors came from Ireland but I was even able to see most of them called the region of Munster home."
—Navarone, Melbourne Editor
Previously, discovering your origins and family connections around the world would have taken years—and a lot of time sifting through records at the local library—Ancestry has made these kits super simple to use. All you have to do is jump online here, order the kit and you’ll be sent an easy-to-follow guide on how to give your saliva sample.
Then, you just pop your sample in the pre-paid package and send it off to the Ancestry lab for testing. In just six to eight weeks, your results will be ready online and you can start unraveling all the information they’ve sourced about your origins.
“I have a lot of context and connection to the Irish side of my heritage, but there have always been whispers of Northern Italian and Austrian relations. I'll take any excuse for a trip back to the Med!”
—Bridget, Commercial Content Producer
These kits truly are the gift that keeps on giving with a ripple effect of discoveries that is far-reaching. Rather than a material item that will be used and then forgotten about as the festive season dissipates, the kits provide the receiver with an everlasting experience where the options for what to do next are endless.
Intrigued to dive even deeper? Check out the Ancestry membership gift subscriptions, which is not only an exciting way to build your family tree using the world’s largest collection of online family history records but also the perfect festive season gift that keeps giving.
Make the holiday season special and give the gift of discovery with AncestryDNA. Grab yours here.
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