Great Host & Hostess Gifts For Christmas

Looking for something a little different to take with you to say thank you?  We’ve got you covered. 

With seven affordable and slightly off the beaten track ideas below, we’ll steer you away from the classic chocs, bottle and flowers with some more unusual and thoughtful Christmas host and hostess gift ideas this year.

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Okay, okay, we know we said this isn’t just the classic ‘take a bottle’ list.  But we’re talking here more about the presentation than the bottle itself.

Adding a little something extra is a great way to elevate your gift beyond the norm (and may well mean that you can get away with a slightly less expensive drop inside too!).

We’ve got two lovely ideas for you.

Bedazzle Your Bottle

Make a bottle of bubbles even more enticing and give it extra festive sparkle with this gorgeous drink shimmer neck tag from Bedazzled Drinks.  Each neck tag contains enjoy shimmer for 8-10 drinks and there’s a whole range of festive themes.  Find out more –> here.

Add A Wrap

If you would prefer to give your bottle a full-body wrap, they why not embrace the art of Furoshiki. 

Wrapuccino teach us how to wrap a wine bottle with this gorgeous kimono wrap.  

They also sell beautiful wraps –> here as well as at Liberty London (and if they’re good enough for Liberty London, they’re on our Christmas list…!), including a fabulous new range of festive material designs made from recycled plastic!  The perfect conscious gifting option!

The perfect ice-breaker, great late night digestion activity or ideal if visiting with the family and hoping to entertain the troops en masse.

Of course there’s so many games that would fit the bill but we like these two festive options, perfect for a wide age range.

Spread The Word!

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Let’s sprinkle Christmas cheer far and wide!

The passing on of a Christmas tradition seems a lovely way to thank friends and family for their hospitality.  And whilst there’s no denying that the Christmas pickle is rather quirky and will no doubt be unexpected, it makes for a cute and unusual host or hostess gift.

In case you’re thinking condiment, no, this is the endearing little pickle-shaped Christmas decoration.  If you don’t know its story, do check it out –> here.

Picking out a Christmas ornament for someone else could be a bit daunting or indeed awkward if you don’t know their decorating style but the very purpose of the Christmas pickle is to hide discreetly on the tree so it’s a perfect choice!

Since we’re on the subject of condiments…! 

We all know that homemade gifts say thank you a little louder than the average treat.

We’ve got a whole host of edible gift recipes and ideas for you, many of which can be made far ahead of the festivities and stored ready to grab from the cupboard when you’re heading out the door.

Candles are of course another classic host & hostess gift idea.  We love these options.

Beautiful soap is another guaranteed winner and we’ve got three fabulous options for you to consider.

Last but not least, why not take a little extra flourish for your host to add to their festive table.  We’re thinking the cute additions that are hard to justify buying for yourself but just fabulous to receive as gifts. 

What other host or hostess gifts do you like to take at Christmas time?  Let us know in the comments below.

Looking for gift inspiration? Well, look no further! We have a whole host of gift guides ready and waiting for you right here.