This post is all about gifting the most festive Christmas hostess gifts!
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Christmas Hostess Gifts That Are Just Perfect for the Holiday Season!
Tis’ the season! It’s time to find the best Christmas hostess gifts for all the upcoming festivities! We all know how much work it involves to throw a glittering holiday party on top of the hustle and bustle and busy-ness of the holidays. For this reason, I like to make the Christmas hostess-with-the-mostess feel very considered when she’s opening up her hostess gifts at the end of the night (or, maybe the next day if it’s a late one!).
If you’re planning to attend a Christmas fête, let’s make sure you also have a great gift to show your appreciation, while capturing the festive holiday spirit (the best part!). Below I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Christmas hostess gifts this season that I hope will make your gifting a bit easier.
In This Post:
What is a Nice Hostess Gift for Christmas?
Festive Table Essentials
Glassware and Bar Accessories
Cheese Board Goodness
Decorative Touches & Candles That Glow
Cozy and Practical Christmas Hostess Gifts
A Fun Surprise
Selecting The Most Perfect Christmas Hostess Gift
Now, onto Christmas hostess gifts that are sure to please!
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What is a Nice Hostess Gift for Christmas?
If you don’t know your hostess all that well, a great hostess gift for Christmas could be something that’s a little bit functional, while also striking a balance with celebratory fun. A great bottle of wine can do this (if you’re not a wine drinker, ask the employees at the wine store — they typically really like to chat about wine), or a beautiful bottle of olive oil. As I noted here, I gifted this same bottle of olive oil last year to a seasoned host and it was well loved and appreciated!
Zahara Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy
Buy Now →As you’re trying to identify what your hostess would enjoy, think about items that your host can use during the party itself (if it’s not too stressful for them to add to the mix last minute) or incorporate into their holiday entertaining throughout the season, like beautiful crackers with a festive cheeseboard (below!).
Festive Table Essentials
Let’s start with the goodies that make holiday entertaining so much more fun and festive!
Meri Meri Christmas Paper Napkins (Pack of 16)
Buy Now →These Meri Meri Christmas Paper Napkins are absolutely delightful! I just love their whimsical holiday designs. These cocktail napkins bring such a cheerful vibe to a holiday table or bar. You can never have enough paper napkins to match the occasion!
Bonjour Fete Gingerbread House Large Paper Party Plates
Buy Now →For plates that capture the season’s magic and whimsy, I’m loving the Bonjour Fete Gingerbread House Large Paper Party Plates. These are so charming and perfect for serving everything from appetizers to desserts.
Peppermint Bow Paper Party Cocktail Napkins
Buy Now →Speaking of sweet details, the Peppermint Bow Paper Party Cocktail Napkins and coordinating Elegant Pink Peppermint Bow Large Paper Party Plates are so lovely together. The soft pink and peppermint pattern is a lovely departure from traditional red and green while still feeling totally festive.
Bonjour Fete Elegant Pink Peppermint Bow Large Paper Party Plates
Buy Now →Glassware and Bar Accessories
Creative Co-Op 8 oz. Stemmed Fluted Drinking Glass, Green and Red
Buy Now →Hmmmm… still wondering what to bring to the host of a Christmas party? Beautiful glassware is always a winner! The Creative Co-Op Stemmed Fluted Drinking Glass in Green and Red adds such a lovely vintage-inspired touch to holiday cocktails and would also look beautiful as a water glass on a Christmas tablescape. I invested in these last year and just love them so much — they really bring the holiday feel! I also gifted them to my sister as part of her Christmas gift. She loves to host just as much as I do, so I knew she would appreciate them!
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Creative Co-Op Glass Candy Cane Shaped Stir Sticks, Red and White, Set of 6
Buy Now →To complete the bar setup, the Glass Candy Cane Shaped Stir Sticks are such fun! They add the ultimate festive touch to a holiday drink, whether they’re stirring up cocktails or hot chocolate!
Creative Co-Op Brass Cocktail Spoon with Christmas Tree Handle
Buy Now →The Brass Cocktail Spoon with Christmas Tree Handle from Creative Co-Op is another gem. It’s elegant and useful, with that gorgeous brass finish that elevates the bar cart. These little layered seasonal touches always take a party from from fun to both fun AND festive!
Cheese Board Goodness
A beautiful cheese board setup is practically required at holiday gatherings, and these pieces make the experience just so fun!
Creative Co-Op Marble Tree Shaped Cheese and Cutting Board with Canape Knife, Green
Buy Now →I think the Marble Tree Shaped Cheese and Cutting Board with Canape Knife in green is suchhhh an ideal Christmas hotess gift. It’s novel, while also festive, but still sophisticated given the marble quality (substantial and special!). Your host will definitely be bringing this out all season long – I know I would!
Creative Co-Op Reindeer Handle Brass Cheese Knives, Brass, Set of 3
Buy Now →Pair it with the Reindeer Handle Brass Cheese Knives for the most festive, detailed presentation. These brass knives with their sweet reindeer details add such a charming touch. We just love function + cutie patooties!
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Decorative Touches & Candles That Glow
Let’s consider ambiance, shall we? One of my goals this year is to create a glowing, warm home that will be uplifting during the chillier months, especially as the days have become shorter. Enter, beautiful touches!
Creative Co-Op Glittering Honeycomb Paper Ornament, Red and Cream
Buy Now →The Glittering Honeycomb Paper Ornament in Red and Cream from Creative Co-Op is versatile and eye-catching. Hang it in a window, from a chandelier, or even attach it to your gift wrapping for an extra special presentation. It’s full of cheer!
Creative Co-Op Decorative Glitter Paper Star Garland, Gold Color
Buy Now →For a touch of sparkle, the Decorative Glitter Paper Star Garland in Gold is lovelyyyy. It’s adds that magical shimmer that makes a living space feel extra festive! This is in my cart. I’m thinking of adding it to my decorative chalkboard with twinkle lights, if I can make them both hang harmoniously together.
Creative Co-Op 10′ H Unscented Taper Candles w/Stripes in Box, Cream Color & Red, Set of 2
Buy Now →The Cream & Red Taper Candles with Stripes are perfectly classic, with a modern twist. The stripe detail keeps them from feeling too traditional, and they come beautifully boxed for gifting.
Creative Co-Op Golden-Tipped Evergreen Tree Shaped Taper Candles, Set of 2
Buy Now →For something super fun and special, the Golden-Tipped Evergreen Tree Shaped Taper Candles are perfect! The gold tips add such an elegant touch, and the tree shape makes them perfect for the season. These would look beautiful on a holiday tablescape, flanking a centerpiece, or tucked in a mantel (always wishing I had one!).
Creative Co-Op Unscented Tree Shaped Taper Candles in Box, Set of 2
Buy Now →These sweet Tree Shaped Taper Candles offer another cheerful option with their simple, elegant tree silhouette. They’re festive while adding warmth with their soft tone. Love that!
Cozy and Practical Christmas Hostess Gifts
Creative Co-Op Cotton Crocheted Wreath Shaped Coasters, Set of 4
Buy Now →Aren’t these Cotton Crocheted Wreath Shaped Coasters absolutely charming?! They have that lovely crocheted texture, and the wreath shape is perfect for the season. No question – your host will use these all season long!
Kusmi Tea – Glögg Christmas Tea – Loose Leaf Tea – Limited Christmas Edition
Buy Now →Kusmi Tea’s Glögg Christmas Tea is beautiful in its gorgeous limited edition packaging, as well as the classic Harney & Sons Holiday Tea (30 count sachet tin).
Harney & Sons Holiday Tea, 30 ct Sachet Tin
Buy Now →Both are wonderful, quality options that bring warmth and comfort to cold winter days. They’re perfect for your host to enjoy long after the party ends not just because of the tea, but the tins as well!
Creative Co-Op Handmade Wool Felt Ball Tree Trivet, Green
Buy Now →The Handmade Wool Felt Ball Tree Trivet from Creative Co-Op is so sweet! We love a festive trivet in our house! I have a pumpkin, a “thankful” trivet, and a few Christmas options as well. They’re so great — they protect your counters and tables and look cute while doing it! I like to set them out as part of my tablescape, as this also helps me know where I planned to put the various menu items, and it’s less to remember (and juggle) when I’m trying to be careful with piping hot food in my hands.
A Fun Surprise
Christmas Tissue Box Cover Cube Nutcracker Tissue Holder
Buy Now →Okay, sooo cute. Here’s a gift that’s both clever and practical: the Christmas Tissue Box Cover Cube Nutcracker. This decorative tissue holder comes in a pack of four, which means you can gift one (or a few) and keep some for your own home. I’ve had my eye on a decorative tissue box cover for a while now, but haven’t yet sprung for one. Maybe someone will gift me one this year? Haha.
Creative Co-Op Metal Jingle Bell Bottle Stopper (Set of 4 Colors)
Buy Now →And for wine lovers hosting gatherings throughout the season, the Metal Jingle Bell Bottle Stoppers (set of 4 in different shades) are a great touch. These would be great tied with a beautiful holiday bow onto a bottle of wine — if you have several Christmas celebrations, just break the pack of four into separate gifts. Done!
Selecting The Most Perfect Christmas Hostess Gift
I hope you’re feeling equipped with a lot of great Christmas hostess gifts that feel special! For an extra special hostess, it’s always nice to bundle a few gifts — for instance, the gorgeous paper plates and napkins set or wine & the jingle bell stopper, or a great speciality cheese with the marble tree cheese board (or cheese knives)!
If you would like further suggestions for hostess gifts, take a look at my Gift Guides, which has a list of more great ideas for hostesses that are tasteful & quick, or ideal for traveling this season.
I certainly hope these ideas help take a little pressure off your gift planning and hopefully spark some holiday joy in the process! Happy, happy gifting, friends!
Thank you so much for being here!
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