Best Christmas Gifts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which is why we’re looking at some of the best Christmas gifts you can buy for your loved ones this holiday season!
Christmas is all about spreading joy and spending time with friends and family, and although gift-giving is an exciting, ever appreciated part of the festivities, you can absolutely do it on a budget.
The perfect gift isn’t necessarily the most expensive one, of course not. It’s the one that is practical, beautiful, or delicious. Or all of those things.
It’s a gift that can be enjoyed as part of festive fun, or one that will last for many Christmases to come. It could be a bottle of great booze, a pair of snug socks — Christmas staples but beloved nonetheless. It could be games, gadgets, toys, flowers, or cookware.
So whether you’re buying for a friend, girlfriend or boyfriend, for sons, daughters, mums and dads – you’ll find a complete guide on our best Christmas gift ideas below.
Best Christmas Gifts for Him
Starting off with the perfect gift ideas for him! A lot of these lists tend to go down the beer and bacon route, or perhaps some nice aftershave and a pair of snug tracksuit bottoms, for variety. We love all those things, but we also know that men come in all shapes and sizes, and the most important thing is to buy something he’ll use and love. Here are some offbeat ideas.
Four Offbeat Gift Ideas for Boyfriends
- Some luxurious body wash – This Christmas, skip the deodorant kits and expensive aftershave and pick up a luxurious bottle of body wash. Spices like pepper and ginger are popular scents.
- A stylish set of pyjama bottoms – We love a good pair of joggers, but wearing the same pair around the house, out and about and at the gym can get a bit, well, smelly. A stylish pair of PJ’s are practical, comfortable, and great for those who work at home.
- A selection of hot sauces – Hot sauces have really taken off, adding a bit of much needed heat (and a variety of flavours) to a whole heap of different recipes. The bottles also look fantastic as well.
- Houseplants – Who says male living spaces need to be boring? Houseplants and cacti are a great addition to any room.
Three Delightful Gift Ideas for Dads
- Some delectable spreadables – How can something as simple as sliced bread be taken to luxury delights? With some posh spreadables, obviously. Specialist chutneys, marmalade and malt spreads – delicious, and they last for ages.
- A selection of craft beers – Forget the supermarkets: with the craft beer revolution in full swing, the choice of boozy beverages is bigger than ever. Look for something that’s local and you’ll be giving support to a nearby brewery as well.
- A puzzle – Your old man will need something to keep him occupied in these long evenings, how about a puzzle? Nowadays, you can get custom printed puzzles of all sorts. It could be a family snap or a newspaper clipping of an important date.
Best Christmas Gifts for Her
Now moving onto some fantastic Christmas gifts for her. While the perfect Christmas is full of festive excitement, it also means, for many of us, some time off. We owe it to ourselves to allow for plenty of relaxation as we get ready for a hectic new year. So we’ve factored that into our gifts for her. Although, beauty and serenity can be appreciated by everyone – sometimes we could all do with a bath and a glass of wine.
Three Great Gift Ideas for Girlfriends
- A self-care kit – A lifesaver after a stressful day, these kits are packed with products to help your loved one decompress; beauty creams, chocolates and sweet-smelling bath salts are popular additions.
- Travel accessories – Got a girlfriend who loves to travel? Whether London, Rome or far beyond, your next adventure together can be set off in style with some fantastic travel accessories. Scratchable maps make for lovely wall art, and everyone can do with a good quality washbag, with perhaps a couple extra gifts to go in it.
- Houseplants – Yep, we’re putting houseplants here too! For the simple reason that they look great, promote relaxation, and are easy to look after. A great addition to a hamper!
Three Beautiful Gift Ideas for Mums
- Flowers – You simply can’t go wrong with a lovely bouquet of flowers. You’ll also now find subscription services that’ll bring seasonal flowers to your door each month of the year.
- A vase – You’ll need something for that beautiful bouquet to go in. Look for a hand-painted vase, it’ll be totally unique. Forget just Christmas, this is something that’ll bring joy every time it’s glanced at on the table top.
- Bath kits – Like our self-care kits listed above, you can often buy these with pre-selected products or put one together yourself. A caddy, a couple candles, a book, and a bottle of good wine – perfect!
Best Christmas Gifts for Five-Year-Olds
Do you remember a time when Christmas morning was all about that festive magic? A sleepless night waiting for Santa to fill your stocking with wonderful gifts, and a day spent running around in your pyjamas playing with them. For adults, it’s also about doing the washing up and getting the dinner ready, but we can still give our little ones the Christmas they deserve with some fantastic toys and other treats!
Two Brilliant Gift Ideas for Boys
- Outdoor play kits – Outdoor play is invaluable for little onesю Child-friendly accessories include portable swings and soft rackets.
- Dinosaur play sets – Children love dinosaurs. They’re big, they roar and they come in all shapes and sizes. But in learning about these magnificent creatures, they’ll also be picking up a bit of biology, environmental science, and palaeontology too.
Two Great Gift Ideas for Girls
- STEM sets – Science, technology, engineering and maths - we’d love for all kids to get more involved in these areas, but girls in particular are underrepresented. Child-friendly, STEM inspired games and hobby books tailored for young children are a great way to get started!
- Nature activity kits – Sets of seeds and tasty tomatoes probably won’t be ready to plant until spring, but garden-based activity sets can teach kids about nature year round!
Best Christmas Gift for Eight-Year-Olds
Moving into a slightly older territory with our Christmas gifts for youngsters – the best Christmas gifts for eight-year-olds.
- A starter instrument – Okay, we understand your concerns here, but many starter instruments are fitted with electronic amplifiers so you can control the noise level when needed. Ukuleles, keyboards, and electronic drums are a great first choice!
- Drone kits – Drones have become a lot safer, more affordable, and more durable, so you can worry less about expensive bumps and scrapes. They’re also great for outdoor activities, so long as you have permission to fly in the area – and it isn’t too windy!
- Build-at-home insect boxes – These sets allow you and your little ones to put together an insect ‘hotel’ for buzzing bees and crawling critters. Safely sequestered in your garden or a balcony, they’ll provide natural excitement for years to come.
Christmas Gifts for Best Friends
We can’t forget our best friend at Christmas, and with these gifts for friends under £25, you can spread festive delight to your bestie without breaking the bank.
- Make it personal – A personalised notebook, keyring, or framed print of the two of you! There’s a range of personalised gifts available.
- A stress-relieving care package – We all have difficult days sometimes, so put together a delightful self-care kit for your bestie with chocolates, soft creams and scented bath salts, and complete it with an amazing personalised card.
- A bangle or engraved bracelet – celebrate your friendship with a delightful bangle, you could even adorn it with charms, birthstones, or engraved initials to make it extra personal.
With that we’ve come to the end of our list, we’ve tackled mums and dads, boyfriends and girlfriends, besties and our little ones. We hope you’ve come away with some inspiration for your gift giving this holiday season. By the way – we also do fantastic gifts here at Boomf as well, with a whole range of top brands ready to treat whoever you’re spoiling this Christmas!
Whatever you end up going for, you’ll want a fantastic card to go with it. We’ve talked about the value of personalised gifts in this article, and here at Boomf, we’re all about giving you amazing personalisation options.
Our cards give you the space to write a thoughtful message of good wishes for the holiday season, and our extensive collection of curated designs will ensure that your card is beautiful both inside and out. You can even add your own photos, if you like, for an extra unique, extra personal way to wish someone a merry Christmas.
Plus, you can take your Christmas cards to the next level with our totally awesome, extra special card types! We’ve got cards that explode with confetti, release beautiful butterflies and release awesome figurines. It’s all right here – simply scroll up and you’ll find some of the best Christmas gifts ever!