Christmas gift ideas, by budget

Christmas lists rarely say what people actually want. Start with ideas that suit the season and the person, and if you're unsure, send a few as a quick survey before the shops get busy.

Under €25

Travel cable organiser
Every charger in its own pocket, no more cable tangles in the bag.
Party card game
Easy rules, loud laughs, ideal for the next get-together.
1000-piece art jigsaw
A calm, screen-free project for long winter evenings.
Paint-by-numbers kit
Meditative evenings with a finished painting at the end.
Hand-poured scented candle
A small, warm luxury for slow evenings at home.
Natural beeswax candles
Burn slowly with a faint honey scent that fills the room.
Thick wool socks
Warm feet all winter. Practical, cosy and always welcome.
Hot-water bottle in a knitted cover
Old-fashioned comfort that never stops working.
Loose-leaf tea tasting set
A tour of green, black and herbal teas for cosy afternoons.
Handmade ceramic mug
Their morning coffee, in a cup nobody else has.
Honey tasting set
Linden, buckwheat, acacia: how different honey can taste.
Hand-knit beanie
Warm, soft and made by hand, for frosty morning walks.

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€25 – €50

Printed photo book
The best photos of the year, finally off the phone and on the shelf.
Beginner knitting kit
Soft yarn, good needles and a pattern for their first cosy scarf.
Seasonal candle trio
Three scents to match the mood: morning, evening and bath time.
Craft chocolate tasting box
Bean-to-bar chocolate from small makers, with tasting notes.
Gentle skincare gift set
Cleanser, serum and cream from a quality line to try together.
Lined leather gloves
Warm hands and a smart look on cold commutes.
Bath ritual set
Salts, oil and a candle for a properly slow evening soak.