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From Parisian Macarons To Craft Chocolates, 16 Best Christmas Gifts For Friends And Family

These Christmas gifting ideas are perfect for spreading joy, warmth, and togetherness among your family and friends this holiday season.

by Mallika Khurana
From Parisian Macarons To Craft Chocolates, 16 Best Christmas Gifts For Friends And Family

Christmas is not just about twinkling lights, decorated trees, or festive feasts, it’s about thoughtful gestures that make people feel loved, remembered, and celebrated. From indulgent gourmet hampers to mindful treats, this list brings together some of the most meaningful Christmas gifting ideas for friends, family, colleagues, and even yourself. These gifts promise to make Christmas feel extra special.

Best Christmas Gifts For Your Loved Ones

1. Hilton Garden Inn Embassy Manyata Business Park

Hilton Garden Inn Embassy Manyata Business Park truly understands the joy of festive gifting. Their Christmas hampers are designed to feel like a complete celebration packed into one beautifully curated box. Each hamper is filled with traditional festive favourites, like plum cakes, ginger cookies, puddings, chocolates, and even wine for those who love to celebrate in style. Adding to the joy is their Christmas Goodies Menu, where you can pick individual festive delights like German Stollen, Mince Pies, Yule Logs, and chocolate décor pieces.

Where: Available at the Lobby of Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park
Cost: starting at ₹3,500++

2. ITC Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates

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Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates brings a touch of quiet luxury to Christmas celebrations. Crafted by the Master Chocolatiers at ITC Hotels, Fabelle’s festive collection focuses on comfort, warmth, and deep, indulgent flavours. Every creation feels thoughtful, from the striking Winter Treasure, a rich dark chocolate filled with mint and coffee mousse, to comforting winter sips like Christmas Loaded Dark Cocoa and Festive White Cocoa with hints of orange and cinnamon. Their Signature Plum Cake, made with fruits and nuts matured over months, is a festive classic that never disappoints.

Where: Available at signature Fabelle Boutiques across ITC Hotels in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Chennai as well as on online food delivery platforms

3. La Pink Christmas Advent Calendar Box

La Pink makes Christmas gifting extra special with its beautifully curated Christmas Advent Calendar Box. Designed to be opened one day at a time, this box turns the days leading up to Christmas into moments of joy and indulgence. Inside, you’ll find skincare, haircare, fragrances, festive treats, and charming keepsakes. From refreshing face washes and nourishing creams to body mists, cookies, and ornaments, every surprise feels personal and thoughtful.

Where: Available on the website

4. ITC Maratha

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At ITC Maratha, Christmas flavours come alive through Nutmeg – The Gourmet Shop. From rich plum cakes and classic stollen to delicate macarons, marzipans, and festive cookies, each item feels familiar yet special. Whether you choose a complete festive hamper or individual bakes, these offerings are perfect for family celebrations, elegant gifting, or corporate presents that feel thoughtful and premium.

Where: Sahar, Andheri East, Mumbai
Cost: starting at ₹999

5. Maasoom Petika

Gifting for little ones requires extra care, and Maasoom Petika does it beautifully. Their baby gifting combo boxes are thoughtfully curated with gentle, nature-inspired essentials that nourish and protect delicate skin and hair. From the lightweight Moh Malai Baby Body Lotion to the soothing Sampoorna Snan Baby Body Wash and protein-rich Nikhrae Kesh Baby Shampoo, each product is designed with love and safety in mind.

Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹2,505++

6. The Cinnamon Kitchen (TCK)

The Cinnamon Kitchen brings together indulgence and mindfulness with its plant-based, gluten-free Christmas range. Their festive offerings include both boozy and non-boozy Christmas cakes made using millet blends, winter-special Pinni and Gond Ladoos, and indulgent Pecan Caramel Cookies with a molten centre. These treats feel rich, comforting, and festive, yet light and wholesome at the same time.

Where: Available on the website

7. Bakingo’s Christmas Treats Hamper

Bakingo’s Christmas Treats Hamper is perfect for those who want fuss-free festive gifting that still feels special. Filled with classic Christmas goodies and wrapped in cheerful festive packaging, this hamper is designed to be shared and enjoyed by everyone. Whether it’s for Secret Santa, office gifting, or sending warm wishes to family and friends, Bakingo’s hamper brings the joy of togetherness.

Where: Available on the website
Cost: starting at ₹999

8. The Hazelnut Factory 

The Hazelnut Factory knows how to make Christmas gifting fun and indulgent. Their festive range includes everything from sweet-and-savoury popcorn boxes to beautifully handcrafted chocolate trees that double as edible décor. Their extensive Plum Cake Range, available in festive shapes and sizes, makes it easy to find the perfect cake for every celebration.

Where: Available on the website
Cost: starting at ₹225++

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9. Bombay Sweet Shop’s Limited-Edition Christmas Collection

 

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Bombay Sweet Shop’s limited-edition Christmas collection brings together the comfort of mithai and the familiar flavours of Christmas. From the Sweet Christmas Treats Box to festive favourites like Gingerbread Halwai, Chocolate Biscoff Fudge, and the show-stopping Chocolate Christmas Tree, every creation feels nostalgic, surprising, and joyful. Their festive hampers are perfect for sharing, gifting, or setting the table for a Christmas feast.

Where: Available on the website and at the stores
Cost: starting at ₹195++

10. Encanto’s Christmas Gifting Collection

Encanto’s Christmas hampers are designed to feel like experiences rather than just gifts. Whether it’s the comforting Tea & Treats, the relaxing Lavender Bliss, the indulgent Luxe Coffee & Crunch, or the playful Poker Night hamper, each box is curated with care and festive charm. Where: Tower-1, Magnum Global Park, Unit No. 4, The Boulevard, Golf Course Extension

Road, Sector 58, Gurugram
Cost: starting at ₹2,500++

11. LAMY AL-star Harry Potter Fountain pen Set

For Harry Potter fans, this collector-worthy LAMY AL-star Fountain Pen Set is pure Christmas magic. Celebrating all four Hogwarts houses, the set blends iconic wizarding design with LAMY’s renowned German craftsmanship. It’s a keepsake that turns everyday writing into a magical ritual. It’s a perfect gift for fans, collectors, and anyone who loves thoughtful, long-lasting presents.

Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹24,800++

12. Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss

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YSL’s Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss is a luxurious Christmas gift that delivers instant shine and hydration. With a glossy, glass-like finish and subtle plumping effect, it’s perfect for festive parties and celebrations. Enriched with nourishing ingredients and wrapped in elegant packaging, this is a beauty gift that feels just right for the holiday season.

Where: Available on Nykaa
Cost: ₹4,000

13. Manam Chocolate

Manam Chocolate’s Holiday Edit 2025 – All Layered Up is all about slowing down and enjoying the warmth of the season. Featuring festive bonbons, holiday tablets, barks, chocolate figurines, and classic winter bakes, the collection celebrates Indian craft chocolate at its finest. Made using single-origin cacao, each creation feels rich, thoughtful, and perfect for sharing during Christmas gatherings.

Where: Available on the website and at stores
Cost: starting at ₹1,425++

14. Chumbak

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Chumbak’s Wildflower Ceramic Egg Basket is a charming blend of fun and function. Shaped like a hen and decorated with festive floral illustrations, it works just as well as a serving bowl as it does as a décor piece. It’s a thoughtful gift for hosts, home décor lovers, or anyone who enjoys adding personality to their festive table.

Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹1,799++

15. Pluckk’s/Pluckk DIY Hot Chocolate Kit

Nothing says Christmas like a warm mug of hot chocolate, and Pluckk’s DIY Hot Chocolate Kit delivers that cosy feeling instantly. Made with premium cocoa and real ingredients, it’s perfect for winter evenings spent indoors. Affordable, comforting, and festive, this kit makes a lovely little gift that feels thoughtful and seasonal.

Where: Available on the website
Cost: ₹299

16. Ladurée

Ladurée’s festive macaron gift boxes bring French elegance to Christmas gifting. Inspired by a magical garden, the Magic Garden boxes are beautifully designed and filled with Ladurée’s iconic macarons. For those special moments, the limited-edition Gold Box of 12 Macarons adds a sense of grandeur and luxury. These boxes are perfect for gifting when you want something timeless, refined, and undeniably festive.

Where: Available at stores
Cost: starting at ₹3,000++

This Christmas, let your gifts remind your loved ones just how special they are!

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First Published: December 21, 2025 9:31 PM