A Few Popular Texas Souvenirs To Consider

By Helene Norris


Various groups of people are interested in Texas souvenirs. Maybe you live in Tejas and want to brag to your friends who live elsewhere. Winter Texans are likely to choose items to carry back to family and friends when the seasons change. Those people who are visiting the area for the first time also want to pick up items in order to remember the highlights of their trip. Here are some ideas that will spark your imagination.

When you want to remember your trip or your experiences while in the state of Texas, choose an item that is usable. The purpose of souvenirs is to jog your memory. You might want to remember activities, people or places that have special meaning to you. When care is taken to pick the right items, the user of the gifts will appreciate you and your thoughtfulness every time the souvenir is used.

Texan inspired foods are a great way to remember your dining experiences while traveling in the state. Hopefully, you have enjoyed the type of chili that doesn't claim beans as a major ingredient. Barbecue sauce is a way to take the taste of this style of meal home with you. Other well-known food links include cactus, dried peppers, pecans, and chipotle.

Some items that serve as memory joggers are also functional. Examples of utilitarian items that will remind you of Texas include place mats and coffee mugs. You might choose decorative coasters or a key ring. When you pick this type of item, you will remember the fun of visiting the state every time you use your car keys, or drink a cup of coffee.

One image that appears on many items which are considered souvenirs is that of a single five-pointed star, often on a red and blue background. This appears on the State flag, and also is called to mind in the State nickname, "The Lone Star State". The star can be found linked to Texas as far back as 1819, but the design that currently exists was originally used in 1839. The star has been used to indicate the wish that the Republic of Texas would become a U. S. State, or, it could be the idea that it was the only Mexican state which fought to maintain the 1824 Mexican constitutional rights.

When you want to find items that provide information about Texan history, culture and geography, there is a wide variety of options. You can see DVDs, CD, magazines and books, as well as maps and newspapers. Even a simple postcard can become a souvenir.

Perhaps you would like to choose a funny gift, or at least a whimsical one. Consider a toy armadillo, or a bank in the same shape. There are candies shaped in stars or in the outline of the state.

You can select the right Texas souvenirs for every person on your gift list. There are many local stores, as well as online shops to choose from. When you know the recipient well, you will be able to choose the perfect gift. You can pick for youngsters or senior citizens and every age in between from the range of products.




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