Unique Christmas Gift Basket Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Why is it that the most joyful times of the year conjure up feelings of stress, hassle, and never-ending tasks of “to-dos?” 

To be fair, we know why, and we get it. We really do: it’s the stress of preparing special meals as if they are an everyday occurrence — complete with more dishes to wash. It’s the added activities, even if some of them are truly delightful, including all the extra parties, from fun gatherings to company events. It’s hosting your own parties and celebrations, including those with guests that — let’s face it — maybe wouldn’t have been the first on your invite list. It’s the fact that everyday life doesn’t seem to just slow down, but accelerates with all those end-of-the-year deadlines. 

And, of course, it’s the fact that holidays like Christmas tend to mean gift giving, and finding that “perfect thing” can bring about a form of pressure you may not have felt since you just saw the mistletoe underneath the doorway. 

But what if seeing gifting as another chore was a chance to, instead, play into your flights of whimsy? One fun gift idea for adults (or really, kids of any age!) is creating modern and unique Christmas gift baskets that can be highly personalized and a joy to make. Even more, Christmas baskets, filled with unique gift items that are playfully assorted, will be sure to bring cheer all season long.

There are many ways for your Christmas gift basket to be as unique and festive as the company you keep.

For the Baker

The Christmas season is almost synonymous with baking, which means it’s time to help your favorite baker elevate their game! While the art of turning pantry staples into works of art is almost as old as civilization itself, creating a themed gift basket around modern cookware is a fun way to marry style and substance. 

From ways that can help their dough rise to the top, to accessories for the icing on top, baking tools can be incredibly fun gifts for adults who love to craft confections. Consider baking gadgets that put the “fun” in functionality by adding personality and artistic flair, such as timers and utensil holders that add a touch of personality, quirky cookie cutters, and useful but specific tools that can truly enhance their craft. And, to really make it a unique Christmas gift basket, consider having the baking pans or mixing bowls themselves serve as the basket! 

Also consider gifting baking sets for older children, especially those with culinary aspirations and who love decorating cookies, cakes, and other treats. After all, what is a fun gift for an adult can become a magical moment to be shared with the whole family.

Give the gift of eating, drinking, and being merry all year round.

For the Merrymaker

For the person in your life who embodies the “chef’s kiss!”, create a modern gift basket with all the accouterments that go into not just being the life of the party, but hosting it. Think chic serveware, including everything needed to open a bottle of bubbly and pour that cup of cheer. Stuff your Christmas gift basket with unique cheese boards, artisanal cheeses, and playful linens. 

To really up your gift-giving for your fun-loving adult, consider other must-haves for outdoor entertainment as well: whether your host with the most is planning a winter bonfire, or they are already looking forward to hosting epic summer cookouts, line a basket with serving accessories with cozy outdoor-friendly throws and playful textiles.

For the Tie-Breaker

Who doesn’t love a good game or puzzle? And, isn’t it often said that “your presence is the best present?” For a unique Christmas gift basket, up your gifting game by giving the gift of fun for the adults who are still young at heart. 

Curate a gift basket with a modern twist that includes selections of tasteful puzzles, whimsical games and building kits, and plush decorations that show that having fun is just as important at age 101 as it is when one is a 1 year old. Best of all, gifting year-round fun is a wonderful way to bring your loved ones together at any Christmas gathering: just don’t be surprised if that gift basket starts getting put to use before all the wrapping is cleared away!

For the Risk-Taker

When thinking of fun gifts for adults, it’s great to reflect on what you admire about the person, including when you have seen them rise to the occasion and seek opportunities to grow themselves. Whether the person you are thinking of is a loved one, a recent graduate, a coworker or boss, or a friend, consider crafting a Christmas gift basket celebrating their unique and unshakeable spirit.

Give a thoughtful gift of a beautiful workspace for your favorite go-getter

Create a gift basket that is modern and sophisticated to show your regard for the person who isn’t afraid to carve their own path. Your Christmas gift basket can help tell that story: if your risk-taker is a fearless entrepreneur, aspiring student, or any other kind of go-getter, consider thoughtful items that they can enjoy in their workspace. Create a themed gift basket with modern and elegant office accessories, and pairing a vase, drinkware, or tasteful lamp with a thoughtful book for inspiration and a coffee set to fuel the grind.

Add a Salt Shaker

Have we peppered you with enough ideas? While you may now have more ideas for fun gifts for adults — or future adults — than can fit in a basket, your unique Christmas gifts need not stop there! In the spirit of Santa Claus, a true original of delightful surprises, add a delightful “just because” gift in the form of a stocking stuffer! Whether it’s a perfect table accessory, an indulgent bath item, or anything else that brings the feeling of festivity going year-round, we invite you to think creatively, and most certainly and literally outside the box when it comes to a joyful gift basket that is both modern and timeless, and elegant and playful. Cheers!