We may be between Olympic Games, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to get that Olympic fan on your holiday list. Souvenirs from the recent Beijing Games as well as items commemorating the up-coming Vancouver Games abound. Here are a few of our favorites:

Olympic DVDs
DVDs about the Olympics include the two-disc coverage of the Beijing Opening Ceremonies (pictured at right), highlights of the Beijing Games, and footage of Michael Phelps extraordinary performance in Beijing.

Books about the Olympics
Some of our favorite books about the Olympics include:

• “Rome 1960: the Games that Changed the World” by David Maraniss
• “No Limits: The Will to Succeed” by Michael Phelps
• “Michael Phelps: the Untold Story of a Champion” by Bob Schaller
• “The Complete Book of the Olympics” by David Wallenchinsky
• “The Winter Games: An Insider’s Guide to the Legends, Lore, and Events – Vancouver Edition” by Ron C. Judd

Olympic Calendars
Hang Michael Phelps, Amanda Beard, and other Olympic champions on your wall for a daily reminder of the Olympics.

Movies about the Olympics
Movies about the Olympics include “The Jesse Owens Story,” “Chariots of Fire,” “Munich,” and “Blades of Glory.”