50 unique ideas for everyone

Whatever the reason may be, it’s not always possible to see your friends and family over the holidays. Despite the distance, there are plenty of ways to make them feel loved and appreciated this year.

If you ask, “What on earth do I buy them for Christmas?” — you can’t go wrong with a festive gift basket! Sure, they might not be overly personable, but they’re definitely better than a last-resort gift card (although, no judgment if that’s your go-to). Besides, who doesn’t love unwrapping a box full of fun goodies? Plus, it’s shipped directly to their door!

Whether you’re shopping for a specific gift basket that features wine, cookies, chocolate, a cheese assortment (or all four), we’ve rounded up dozens of great options that are bound to make them feel special this holiday season, even if it’s a last-minute gift.

Retailers include Harry & David, GourmetGiftBaskets.com, Hickory Farms, Olive & Cocoa and more.

To shop this article by category, simply click on each link provided below to find what you’re looking for:

Bestselling Gift Baskets

Stonewall Kitchen Favorite Flavors Gift

Inside this Stonewall Kitchen basket you’ll find a tremendous variety of both sweet and savory jams, grille sauces, mustard and a dressing that are delicious and sure to be enjoyed by all who receive this thoughtful gift.

Baked by Melissa Christmas Gift Box

Mini cupcakes for the holidays? Yes, please! Baked by Melissa is always a party pleaser and their Christmas box in 2023 definitely won’t disappoint. Enjoy flavors like snowcap, sugar cookie and more.

baked by melissa $47.00

Harry & David Supreme Meat and Cheese Gift Box

For the friend or family member who loves meat, consider sending them this Harry & David gift box that comes with plenty of delicious meats, cheeses, and crackers, plus the ideal condiments to round them out. 

Harry & David Christmas Cheer Gift Basket

If they prefer to live a healthier lifestyle, then they will totally appreciate this luxurious gift basket filled with apples, pears, mixed nuts and more.

Wolferman’s Bakery Berry Breakfast Box

Bring a delicious brunch right to their doorstep with this thoughtful berry breakfast gift box. It comes with cherry blossom, blueberry and cranberry English muffins, apple cranberry scones and more.   

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Prosecco & Truffle Gift Basket

What’s more special than champagne and chocolate truffles? Not much! Make the friend or family member you’re shopping for this year feel extra special this Christmas with this Prosecco and chocolate-filled basket.

Olive & Cocoa Tastes For Everyone Gift Basket

Available in many different sizes, consider this Olive & Cocoa gift basket that comes with various chocolates, crackers, cheese, jams and more.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Around The World Beer Bucket

If they enjoy a refreshing bottle of beer after a long day (or just any day at all!) consider buying them this suds bucket that comes with bar snacks and 12 different varieties brewed all around the globe.

Harry & David Ultimate Christmas Gift Basket with Wine

For the most luxurious Christmas gift basket, we highly recommend the Harry & David Ultimate Christmas Gift Basket which comes with wine, holiday cookies, fruit, chocolate, nuts, and much more.

Best Christmas Food Gift Baskets

David’s Cookies Happy Holidays Assorted Cookies 1 LB Tin

Enjoy one (or two!) whole pounds of assorted cookies from David’s Cookies this holiday season, you won’t regret it.

Hickory Farms Deluxe Sweet & Savory Gift Tower

Send over a tower filled with summer sausage, cheddar cheese, sea salt caramels, chocolate-covered grahams and more!

Boarderie Happy Holidays Ciccetti Cheese & Charcuterie Board

If the person or group you’re shopping for loves charcuterie then this is the perfect gift to send to their doorstep. Boarderie’s cheese boards arrive fully-arranged and ready-to-eat, no cutting or arranging required!

Butcherbox Steak Lovers’ Box

Make Christmas Eve or Christmas day dinner that much more enjoyable by sending your loved ones their meal! This Butcherbox set comes with two ribeyes, two NY strip steaks, two filet mignons and four sirloin steaks.

Eastern Standard Provisions “The More The Merrier” Holiday Gift Box

Combining artisanal soft pretzels and Liège Belgian waffles, (which were both selected as Oprah’s Favorite Things in years past!), plus a soft pretzel-scented candle all wrapped up with the warm sentiments of the holiday season.

Williams Sonoma Italian Antipasti Gift Crate

If they’re Italian or just appreciate European cuisines, consider buying them this “Italian Antipasti” gift basket made by Williams Sonoma. It features a plethora of various cheese, jam, meat and more.

Godiva Assorted Chocolate Gold Gift Box

You can never go wrong with a box of Godiva chocolates. The Gold Collection features 36 pieces of assorted gourmet chocolate made with dark, milk and white chocolate.

Oh! Nuts Holiday Gift Basket

For the loved one who loves eating nuts, consider sending this option from Oh! Nuts.

Food52 Tame to Insane Hot Sauce Challenge Box

This gift box is made for hot sauce lovers! It’s filled with options that add just a kick of flavor to your meal and then there, are concoctions that have a glass of milk faster than you can say “pepper.”

1-800-Baskets.com Holiday Sleigh Sweet Delivery

Dash through the season with this delightful sleigh packed with chocolates and sweets from Ghirardelli, Harry & David and more! Enjoy dark chocolates, yogurt-covered pretzels, gourmet popcorn, delightful hot cocoa mix and much more.

Mrs. Fields Fa-La-Llama Crate

Enjoy this colorful carton of Christmas cheer that comes with Nibblers bite-sized cookies, brownie bites, frosted round cookies, frosted snowflake cookies, and yogurt-covered pretzels.

Bella Cucina Italian Antipasti Basket Gift Set

Bring Italy right to their very own kitchen with this gift basket that features artichoke lemon pesto, olive spread, crackers, flatbread and much more. 

TRUFF Hot Sauce Variety Pack

If they’re a fan of truffle and hot sauce, this TRUFF gift box is the ultimate gift for your loved one. It features all three types of hot sauce from the brand: the Original, White Truff and Hotter Truff.

Hickory Farms Premium Charcuterie & Chocolate Gift Box

This Hickory Farms Holidays gift box is jam-packed with sausage, cheese and chocolate that you’ll love for the festive season and beyond.

Cheryl’s Cookies Traditional Merry Christmas Gift Tower

A tower of moist cookies! We’re in! This option features a variety of sweet treats like shortbread cookies, buttercream frosted cookies, chocolate pretzel clusters, gingerbread cookies and more.

Williams Sonoma Manhattan Fruitier Chocolate Confections Gift Tower

For a decadent pick, go for the Williams Sonoma Manhattan Fruitier Chocolate Confections Gift Tower that comes with an assortment of sweet and salty, crispy and crunchy holiday treats.

Chocolate Caramel and Crunch Grand Gift Basket

This basket is filled with yummy treats like chocolate-covered pretzels, caramel popcorn, fruit and more.

Cheryl’s Cookies Fa La La Holiday OREO Cookies

If Oreos are their favorite cookie, this is definitely the sweet treat that you want to get delivered to their front door this holiday season.

Sugarfina x Neiman Marcus Happy Holiday Ornament 9-Piece Mini Trunk

Send sweet holiday wishes with this limited-edition red Sugarfina Candy Trunk created exclusively for Neiman Marcus. Filled with a curated selection of gourmet gummies from Sugarfina, this over-the-top candy trunk will earn you the time of the best gift-giver ever. 

Best Christmas Coffee & Tea Gift Baskets

Harry & David Holiday Tea and Mug Gift

Any tea lover would be excited to receive this gift box that comes with tons of teas and two festive mugs.

K Cup Christmas Coffee Gift Set

If you’re gifting them a Keurig coffee machine or know they already own one, buy them this Christmas-themed K-Cup set that includes 12 different options including Peppermint Mocha, Jingle Bell Java and Spiced Eggnog.

Harry & David Holiday Baking and Cocoa Mixes Collection

No holiday season is complete without a few hot chocolate nights! This gift box comes with two hot cocoa mixes with mini marshmallows, two ceramic mugs, a North pole sugar cookie mix and candy cane mint brownie mix.

Bean Box Coffee World Tour Gift Box

If they like to try out different coffee types, consider getting them this world tour gift box from Bean Box.

Hickory Farms Hot Cocoa Gift Basket

While not technically coffee or tea, hot chocolate is one of the best parts of the holiday season! Gift this basket filled with sweater mugs, popcorn, hot cocoa bombs, marshmallows and of course, double chocolate hot chocolate mix.

Harry & David Holiday Hot Chocolate Tin Collection

Send a loved one this adorable set of hot chocolate that comes in four decorative tins. Hot cocoa mixes include Belgian white chocolate, peppermint, milk chocolate and caramel.

HappyHygeeGifts Christmas Gift Box

For an extra personalized gift that doesn’t take too much effort on your end, consider sending this cozy gift box from Etsy that features a ceramic candle holder house, a box of tea light candles, mint hot chocolate mix, fluffy marshmallows, a mug, fuzzy socks and more.

Best Christmas Family-Friendly Gift Baskets

Cheryl’s Cookies Collector’s Edition Santa Cookie Jar

This adorable Santa cookie jar is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face this holiday season. It comes with a variety of festive buttercream cookies.

Shari’s Berries Jolly Gingerbread Bouquet

This chocolate-covered gingerbread man fruit bouquet is great for all ages and is bound to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

Sugarwish Personalized Gift Box

A personalized gift basket filled with goodies adults and kids will love? We’re in!

Cheryl’s Cookies 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar

Make the holidays even more fun for your little ones with this advent calendar filled with yummy Cheryl’s Cookies.

Dylan’s Candy Bar Christmas Morning Gift Basket

For an epic kid-friendly surprise on Christmas morning look no further than this Dylan’s Candy Bar wheeled gift basket delight that’s jam-packed with goodies!

Personalized M&Ms Gift Jar

If anyone in your family is obsessed with M&Ms, you can’t go wrong with this gift jar that gives customers the option to customize words on the chocolate treats.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com You Are Magic! Gift Bucket

For the little girl (or guy!) who is obsessed with ponies, mermaids and anything pretty-and-pink, you can’t go wrong with this fun “magic!” gift basket.

1-800-Baskets.com Island Escape Spa Gift Basket

Transport your loved ones to the tropics with this relaxing spa basket that comes with body lotion, an eye mask, an exfoliating towel and more.

Shari’s Berries Santa’s Reindeer Dipped Strawberries

These adorable, reindeer-inspired, chocolate-covered strawberries are sure to be the key to everyone’s heart this holiday season!

Cheryl’s Cookies Kids Snowman Blanket with Treats

Keep the kiddos cozy this holiday season with a delightful travel blanket that folds up into a convenient snowman carrying case. Perfect for road trips to Grandma’s or cuddling with on the couch, this blanket also arrives with an assortment of treats: snack-size chocolate chip cookies, holiday jelly beans, and buttercream-frosted cutout cookies, including a limited edition penguin cookie.

Best Christmas Wine & Alcohol Gift Baskets

Hickory Farms Holly Jolly Holiday Wine Gift Basket

A little wine never hurt anybody. This large gift basket from Hickory Farms comes with two bottles of vino, cheese, brownie bites and more.

Harry & David Merry Christmas Basket with Wine

This cheery gourmet gift is sure to get everyone excited for the holidays. Inside a festive crate with a “Merry Christmas” message are sweets like rich dark chocolate truffles, chocolate-covered cherries, and tree-cutout shortbread cookies, as well as savory snacks like white cheddar cheese, summer sausage, crackers, and more. A bottle of cabernet sauvignon is also included to make a toast to the holiday season.

Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine

Elevate their holiday season with Vinebox’s 12 Nights of Wine Advent calendar – a journey into the world of fine wines. Savor hand-picked selections from prestigious wine regions like Italy, France, Spain, and the heart of American wine country, California.

Hickory Farms Holiday Entertaining Gift Set With Wine

Hickory Farms’ entertaining gift set features sausage, salami, cheese, crisps and red wine.

Man Crates Personalized Smokin’ Old Fashioned Crate

For the spirited gift recipient who loves old-fashioned beverages, get them this epic personalized gift basket for the holidays.

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