Spread Joy with Fun and Festive Gift Ideas for Your Holiday Hosts
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‘Tis the season to celebrate and show some love to those who open their homes and hearts to us during the holiday season. Bring some festive cheer when you rock up to a family gathering, a festive soiree, or a casual get-together. Show a little appreciation for those who put in time and effort to make your visit special. We’ve put together a list of fun and festive gift ideas that will go down a storm and add a touch of magic to their celebrations. Light up their worlds and make your holiday hosts feel cherished and appreciated with these creative and thoughtful presents.
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This Drinks Dispenser is a Christmas Showstopper
This glass dispenser is so fancy and so much fun. Designed like a pretty Christmas ornament, you are taking things to a new level. Use it for water and toss in some fresh fruits for a little flavor. Or, why not use it for festive cocktails? It’s your shout. Why not take the ingredients too as an extra special treat?
Make Home Shine Like a Christmas Wonderland With These Solar Lights
Who doesn’t love Christmas lights? These will make homes shine like a Christmas wonderland. They light up your home, set the festive vibes, and give neighbors and guests a warm welcome to your Christmas bash. They also run on solar power and shine for up to 10 hours.
This Playful Tea Towel Set is a Bit of Fun
It’s so satisfying to find a unique and fun gift! That’s why we think this kitchen towel set is a playful bit of mischief. These are reindeer names we can get on board with! These don’t just look pretty. They’re also great at drying up a mess. Can’t have all style and no substance, right?
This Coffee Mug Will Keep Brews Warm All Day Long
When you play host you are often on the go all the time checking in on everyone else. This Nextmug will make sure they never let their drinks go cold while they’re so busy looking after you. It will keep drinks warm all day long.
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You Won’t Want to Take Off These Cloud Socks
Christmas socks are an absolute must. Who doesn’t love Christmas socks? But these are next level luxury. These Cloud Socks are so comfortable, they can even help you sleep better, helping you feel more refreshed and ready to take on the holidays.
Bring Some Festive Cheer With These Fun Christmas Straw Stoppers
For those who love a good tumbler, why not give them some festive cheer with these straw toppers? They’re reusable Christmas shapes like Santa, snowman, Santa hat, Christmas gloves, elk, and a green gift box to keep your drinks debris-free and you’ll always know which one is yours.
Make the Season Sweeter With Christmas Cocoas
Say something sweet with a box of Christmas Cocoas. It’s got 12 different flavored cocoa mixes all dressed up in festive packaging with Gingerbread, Peppermint Swirl, Chocolate Cherry, and even Salted Caramel Donut flavors. You don’t have to stop there, you can add marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles for that extra special treat.
A Charcuterie Board Will Always Go Down Well
This charcuterie board will be welcomed by any host. With this bamboo serving board set, throwing awesome parties is a breeze. Gatherings are about to hit epic levels. Just arrange the meat, cheese, veggies, crackers, fruits, and chutneys, to create your masterpiece.
These Christmas Lip Balms Are Great Stocking Fillers
We know that the cold weather can take its toll on our skin, leaving our lips feeling rough and cracked. You can’t go wrong with Burt’s Bees Christmas Lip Balms. With different flavors like Peppermint, Salted Caramel, Cranberry Spritz, and Shortbread Cookie, these make great stocking fillers.
The Party Just Got Start With a Cocktail-Making Sensation
Take the party with you, with this cocktail-making station. You can whip up all sorts of craft cocktails without needing to measure or pour a drop.
It takes cocktail capsules in the Bartesian Premium Cocktail and Margarita Machine. You just have to pick how strong you want it, and hit mix. The machine does all the work, pulling the spirit from its secret stash and whipping up your cocktail in no time.
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The Purrfect Gift for Cat Lovers
This is the most purrfect gift for a house of cat lovers. It’s an advent calendar for their beloved pet. Inside this kitty wonderland, you’ll find all sorts of goodies – there are balls, stuffed mice, and plush Christmas-themed toys. No treats, so you don’t have to worry about special diets. Each plush toy comes with catnip so the kitties will go wild.
They Need a Milk Frother for Insane Coffee
You’re about to change your host’s coffee game with this milk frother. It whips up some rich and creamy milk foam that’s just perfect for cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos, and even iced coffee. But it also makes a mean hot chocolate and matcha.
This Handknit Chenille Throw is the Ultimate Coziness
This chunky knit Chenille throw is like wrapping yourself up in a cloud. It’s the gift of the ultimate coziness. You never know, your hosts might be sweet enough to let you snuggle in it if you play your cards right.
This Growing Family Tree Will Make Sure Birthdays Are Never Missed
Go for the heart with this growing family tree that’ll keep you on top of birthdays. Add the names of your host’s nearest and dearest along with their birthdays (yes, you might have to do some research) and they will be wowed.
Enjoy a Mini Fire Pit for Supreme Levels of Cozy
This Cogesu tabletop fire pit is going to bring a level of cozy for your hosts that they will love all year round. It’s built with concrete and marble giving it a solid and expensive feel. Once you’ve poured the fuel in, it can go for up to two hours.
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Will Capture Those Christmas Moments
Capture Christmas moments with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9. It’ll make sure that photos are never forgotten in the camera roll again. It also comes with batteries and film so they can get snapping straight away.
A Blanket Hoodie for Cozy Days
It might not be something that they would buy themselves, but they will thank you for it. This sherpa blanket hoodie is delightfully warm and cozy, especially over the holidays. Rock it day and night, whether you’re chilling watching TV, lounging around, or even if you want to wear it camping. It’s just too good.
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This Winter Mantel Candle Smells So Good
Candles that smell like the spirit of Christmas will never get old, especially if they’re classy AF. This Winter Mantel candle brings eucalyptus and fresh spruce to the forefront like the fancy garlands of old draped over the fireplace.
Give the Gift of Escapism with New Thriller Christmas Presents
For moments when they can get away and curl up with a good book, Christmas Presents from Lisa Unger is a fast-paced thriller they can sink their teeth into following the tale of a true crime podcaster who opens a cold case instead of presents. We’re hooked already.
Light Up Christmas With These Flameless Candles
Light up a home at Christmas with these fun flameless candles. These can be used outdoors and even come with a remote control and are much safer than a naked flame. Whether you put them on your mantelpiece, dining table, or window sills, they’ll instantly take holiday decor to the next level.
These Shortbread Cookies Are a Tasty Christmas Bite
If you want to take a little gesture, or even create a Christmas hamper, these scrumptious Shortbread Cookies in Festive Shapes are outstanding. Baked in the Scottish Highlands, these are a yummy bite. You better hope that your hosts like to share!
You’ll Be Dreaming of This White Christmas Coffee
You will be dreaming about this White Christmas that’s for sure. This festive coffee combines coconut, sweet caramel, vanilla, and nutty flavors that can give you a taste of the holidays all year, and these pods are compatible with Keurig Brews.
Create a Festive Crew with Comfy Matching Pajamas
Kit the whole fam out with matching Christmas pajamas. Sprinkle that sweet saccharine fun all over the festivities with these comfy PJs, even the biggest Scrooge will love these!
Bring Warmth With a Heating Pad to Soothe Achy Muscles
A heating pad will bring warmth into your hosts’ lives. They’ll be so delighted with this game-changer that they can wrap themselves in and soothe tired and achy muscles. It’s not only super soft but extra-large for ultimate comfort. It’s different heat settings so they can find the perfect warmth.
Word of Advice: Don’t Get On Your Mom’s Nerves This Christmas
If you’re heading home for the holidays and your folks have the pleasure of hosting everyone, things can get a little fraught with lots of personalities under one roof. This funny candle may reflect certain moments (hopefully not too many) and get a laugh.
Festive Bath Bombs Are a Cute Little Something
Looking for a little something? These Festive Bath Bombs are a whole lot of fun and add to the festive vibes even at bath time. Whether just as a little something or as a stocking filler, this bath set will be a hit. The vegan bath bombs include sweet blueberry, yummy apple, lush grape, and snowy strawberry scents.
This Knitted Throw is a Crowd-Pleaser
This knitted throw gives a taste of Christmas, but because it’s quite subtle it can be used all year around. These cozy blankets are super cozy and add a touch of softness to any space. Throw it on your bed, couch, or chair, and your space instantly gets a style boost.
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This Cake Stand is So Classy
A cake stand is so deliciously classy, especially one as sleek as this. This glass cake stand is perfect to show off creations, bakes, and bites, whip out to impress guests while hosting, or even just using a bread stand.
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Make Dinners More Interesting With Foodie Dice
Deciding what to make for dinner can be a headache. When you can’t decide what you fancy or are bored of cooking your go-to recipes, this set of foodie dice helps solve the problem. This dice helps you choose everything from proteins to veggies and even cooking methods. It’s a tasty adventure every meal.
Pop Corks in Seconds With an Electric Wine Opener
Bring something to the party and have some fun! This rechargeable electric wine opener is great. Avoid fumbling with bottles and pop corks in just a few seconds. It’s so easy to use too. Just plop it on top of your wine bottle, hit a button, and boom, your wine is ready to rock.
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Give Jelly Bean Happiness With This Christmas Box
Candy is always a good buy, and who can say no to a box of Jelly Beans? This Christmas box is full of 20 different flavors including some of the greatest hits including Cherry, Green Apple, Watermelon, Coconut, Peach, Licorice, Cinnamon, Bubble Gum, and Lemon.
Help Your Hosts Cook to Perfection Every Time With a Digital Thermometer
Give your host a gift they can use straight away. Like the digital thermometer that will make sure they cook to perfection every time. It’s a bit of a selfish gift, as you might be able to reap the rewards with deliciously cooked meals while you’re there.
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This Fire TV Stick is an Entertainment Wonderland
Help your hosts up their entertainment game and stream all the Christmas movies in stunning quality. The Fire TV Stick is a must-have for every house and comes with an Alexa Voice Remote to help you flick through channels with just your voice. You can stream over 1.5 million movies and TV episodes from Netflix, Prime Video, Amazon Freevee, Disney+, Peacock, and beyond.
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This Delicious Festive Coffee Will Get You Through the Holidays
Getting through the holiday season is a marathon, especially if you’re hosting. This festive holiday blend coffee gives a taste of Christmas in a hot cup of Java. This uses a low-acid blend, and gives a hint of fruit, and dark chocolate roast notes, with a nutty and smooth taste. Yum!
Get Into the Spirit of Chrismtas With a Personalized Decanter Set
If you know someone who likes a tipple and likes to get into the spirit of Christmas, this personalized decanter set which includes four glasses will always go down a treat. You can make it your own with a free engraved monogram.
