These Christmas table gifts make fabulous alternatives to Christmas crackers! 24 fun, quirky table present ideas to spoil your festive guests!
We love a cracker as much as anyone. But if you’re looking to add something a little different to your table this Christmas Day, we’ve rounded up 24 of our favourite Christmas table favours ready for you to treat your Christmas guests.
We’ve got table present ideas for adults, kids and teens so you’re sure to find something for everyone. Happy browsing!
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For The Adults
Mini Game Tins
An alternative to the activity cracker, these are sure to keep your guests entertained!
From £4.05. More details here.
Jar Candle
A classic festive treat. These jar candles make ideal Christmas table gifts as the scent is sealed inside.
£24.95 for set of 3. More details here.
Prosecco Gummies
A very grown-up sweet treat to finish the meal!
£3.25 each. More details here.
Chocolate Orange Hats
These festive hats for the Christmas chocolate classic will look fabulous on your table.
£3 each (plus chocolate orange). More details here.
Snowflake Bottle Stoppers
Fun & elegant, these bottle stoppers will make a great keepsake for your guests.
£13.99 for 4. More details here.
Gonk Bottle Covers
An alternative bottle cover embracing the popular gonk theme, these cuties are sure to raise a smile!
£8.47 for 3. More details here.
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Check out our guide to nine of the most gonk-tastic decorations around and add some cuddly festive friends to your décor this year.
Cheeky Soap Bar
Eyebrow-raising festive fun, these gorgeous organic vegan soap bars make a great gift beyond the giggles too!
£6.95 each. More details here.
Molton Brown Bauble
For some serious indulgence and a beautiful festive treat, these baubles are always a winner!
From £12. More details here.
Pea Shoot Microgreens
For something completely different, why not send your guests home with their own microgreen garden ready for the New Year?!
£6.99 each. More details here.
Christmas Socks
Needing no explanation, we loves United Odd Socks’ cheerful designs.
£14.95 for 3 pairs. Options for men & women.
(For something a little cheaper, try this set of 12 pairs from Amazon.)
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For The Kids
Mad Libs
Hilarious fun and perfect for a group, there’s a series of Christmas-themed Mad Libs available so each child can have their own.
From £2.90. More details here.
Hot Chocolate Mix
Perfect for an after-dinner treat, why not prepare some sachets of hot chocolate for your guests. The Jolly Festive decadent hot chocolate recipe is easy and delicious! Check it our here.
Reindeer Truffles
These will look fabulous arrange at the place settings at your table and double up as the after-dinner choccie too!
£10 for 5 plus truffles. More details here.
The Hot Chocolate Gift Mug
Fabulously versatile Christmas gift idea which will fill your lucky recipient with all sorts of festive warm fuzzies!
Matchstick Puzzles
Ever so cute and great for keeping children occupied, we love these matchstick puzzles. (They’d be super inside a homemade cracker too!)
£16 for pack of 6. More details here.
Christmas Socks
As for the adults, Christmas socks are a classic Christmas table favour idea and the United Oddsocks fun designs are perfect for some festive fun!
£12.30 for pack of 3 pairs. More details here.
Lego Creations
A whole host of little Lego builds would keep fidgety fingers busy. We love these ornament designs (there’s a snowman & reindeer too!).
£8.99 for the pair. More details here.
Magic Snow
A little messier but sure to bring smiles, we’ll bet your smaller guests would love to build a snowman!
£2.99 each. More details here.
Reusable Christmas Crackers
Looking for a sustainable snap? Here’s 17 of the best reusable Christmas crackers for an eco friendly festive bang!
For The Teens
Mini S'Mores Kit
Aren’t these fabulous?! The perfect way to keep your teen guests occupied and setting up those insta-shots!
£6 each. More details here.
Slipper Socks
These gorgeous slipper socks are so beautifully presented, making for a brilliant Christmas table present idea!
£13.99 for 4 pairs. More details here.
Christmas Chocolate S'mores
Use up leftover Christmas chocolates and create these delicious festive s’mores. The ultimate Christmas snack!
Nail Polish
A little extra festive sparkle. Any Christmassy nail varnish is sure to be a hit but we love this cheery ornament-style presentation from OPI.
£7.06 each. More details here.
Solar Pal
Something a little unusual but these solar pals go down a storm (if you’ll let us off for the awful pun!). They come in a whole host of different characters too.
£6.39 each. More details here.
Festive Mints
Remove any trace of Brussel sprout breath with these cute little personalised tins of festive mints.
£1.97 each. More details here.
Hot Chocolate Stirrers
These cute hot chocolate stirrers come in a bag with marshmallow topping. Great for family movie time later.
£3 each. More details here.
Christmas Movie Advent Calendar
Looking for festive movie inspiration? We’ve got your December TV schedule sorted!
One Last Thought…
If you don’t have time or budget for Christmas table favours, why not get everyone else to join in and make the Christmas table presents into a Secret Santa challenge, with people subtly adding their contribution to the appropriate place setting at table ahead of Christmas dinner.
What other Christmas table present ideas have you used? Let us know in the comments below.
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