It’s the holiday season, full of joy and celebrations galore! There are so many events to attend, and I love ensuring the person responsible for opening their home and hosting an event feels appreciated. While a verbal “thank you” is always great, I love going the extra mile with a written note and gift that I know the hostess will enjoy. Check out our favorite picks for the best holiday hostess gifts below!
30 Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas
There are so many fun gift categories to choose from. You can spoil your hostess with something edible, functional, or beautiful this holiday season. There are great hostess gift ideas for every budget, from $20 and under to $50 and under. You could even add a few of these ideas to make a curated basket. (Don’t forget to consider the interests and tastes of your hostess when choosing a gift!)
Hostess Gifts $20 and Under
1. Nutcracker Christmas Cocktail Napkins
Cute cocktail napkins are one of my favorite things to collect. These festive colors and classic nutcracker design will look great on your hostess’ bar cart.
2. Nutcracker Napkin Rings
These adorable watercolor nutcracker napkin rings are great hostess gift ideas! They would be the perfect addition to any table. The detail on each one makes them look great with virtually any color scheme.
3. Christmas Buffalo Plaid Wine Bottle Covers
Add this holiday outfit cover to a bottle of your hostess’ favorite wine variety. It’s much more fun than just gifting them a plain bottle of wine since the hostess can reuse the outfit on other bottles!
4. Holiday Cookie Cutters on a Ring
Fun cookie cutters make holiday baking that much sweeter! I love this set of four, which could be used for Christmas and the winter season.
5. Festive Nutcracker Foaming Hand Soap
This is such an adorable little holiday gift that will be perfect for your hostess’ bathroom. The festive nutcracker scent smells like sugar plums!
6. Marble Wine Coaster
Here’s a hostess gift idea that does double duty by being functional and beautiful. This grey marble wine coaster will keep rings from chilled bottles off your counter or table.
7. Dated Enamel Framed Ornament
This is such a stunning framed ornament marked with the year. You could even add a photo for the hostess or allow them to choose their own.
8. Stewart Plaid Alphabet Handcrafted Stoneware Mug
Nothing says Christmas like a mug of happiness. You could also include some hot chocolate mix or hot chocolate bombs for an extra touch!
9. Preserved Boxwood Wreath
This preserved boxwood wreath would look perfect inside or outside any home. I love the white faux berry details, and you could add any holiday-themed ribbon or bow to jazz it up.
10. Art of Mixology Book
This book would be perfect for the hostess who loves cocktails. It would look great on a bar cart or coffee table as well.
11. Baolira Retro Bluetooth Speaker
A Bluetooth speaker always comes in handy, and this vintage-looking one is the perfect holiday shade of green. Any hostess would love to have one to keep the Christmas tunes going.
12. Williams Sonoma Ginger Molasses Cookie Mix
Gingerbread cookies give me all the holiday vibes. This cookie mix would be perfect for the hostess who loves to bake with her family.
13. Cookie Advent Cookbook
Here’s another great cookie gift! This advent cookbook features cookie recipes for each day leading up to Christmas, including peanut butter cookies and almond logs.
14. Home for the Holidays Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle
Your hostess will love this beautiful 1,000-piece puzzle, which she can put together with her family. It depicts a snowy town during winter, and the puzzle box house is so cute!
15. 2-Wick Red Plaid Christmas Candle
This ceramic, soy blend candle features a red plaid design. It has a balsam and berry scent to bring a little bit of the winter season indoors.
16. Festive Plaid Woven Christmas Throw Blanket
A warm blanket is always a hit when it comes to gifting! This one has festive Christmas colors and would look great in your hostess’ home.
17. Hot Chocolate Spoons With Mini Marshmallows
Could these Christmas tree marshmallows be any cuter?! This hot chocolate spoon set will be a wonderful (and tasty) token of your appreciation.
Hostess Gifts $30 and Under
1. Nutcracker Oyster Shell Wine Stopper
This elegant bottle stopper would look great in any wine bottle. I love the design of this precious nutcracker. You could also include a bottle of wine as part of this hostess gift.
2. Nutcracker Dish Towel
A decorative dish towel for the kitchen is always a great gift idea. I love this nutcracker one with cheerful colors. Wrapping a bottle of wine in this dish towel would be a great way to elevate this gift for your hostess.
3. George & Viv Holiday Boxed Notecard Set
This holiday notecard set comes with 12 cards and matching envelopes. It’s an ideal hostess gift for anyone because you can always use a blank notecard to write on.
4. Watercolor Nutcracker Serving Platter
This gorgeous watercolor nutcracker serving platter would be stunning for serving bite-sized appetizers. It would also be an ideal addition to your hostess’ holiday decor.
5. The Original Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark
This delicious seasonal peppermint bark will make a great hostess gift. It comes in a durable tin that’s perfect for storage when she finishes her treats!
Hostess Gifts $40 and Under
1. Hammered Nickel Cocktail Shaker
Here’s a timeless and classic cocktail shaker design! This would be a great hostess gift idea to pair with a bottle of the hostess’ favorite liquor to make cocktails.
2. Classic Bauble Ornaments
Your hostess will adore these glittery bauble ornaments for her Christmas tree. You could gift the entire set of six or split them up and use a few as part of the wrapping for your hostess gift.
3. Illume Plaid Candle Gift Set
If you want to give your hostess more than one candle, this set is ideal! These plant-based candles have a balsam and cedar scent and lovely plaid prints.
Hostess Gifts $50 and Under
1. Bonne Maman 2023 Fruit Spreads and Honey Advent Calendar
This advent calendar is great for the foodie host. It has 23 fruit spreads and one honey to be enjoyed. Include your favorite fresh loaf of bread to enjoy the spreads on for the ultimate indulgent treat for your hostess.
2. Marble Tree Cheese Board
This is a gorgeous marble charcuterie board. It would look elegant in any hostess’ home. You could even elevate this gift by including supplies to make a charcuterie board with their favorite cheeses.
3. 12 Days of Gourmet Nuts
Here’s a 12-day advent calendar with gourmet nuts, including sea salt walnuts, butter cinnamon pecans, and a fireside trail mix. The box and tins are beautiful and festive, too!
4. Monogrammed Serving Board
A monogrammed serving board would be such a thoughtful gift for your hostess. Choose the appropriate letter and gift it with cheese, crackers, and other charcuterie essentials.
5. Chocolate Advent Calendar
Though this advent calendar doesn’t have numbers, it does have 24 delicious chocolates! Your hostess will enjoy the caramel-milk chocolate, white peppermint, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate truffles.
Hosting during the holidays can be hard work and highly stressful, so pick out an extra special gift for your hostess to show appreciation. A handwritten card dropped in the mail with a few sentences about what you enjoyed during your visit is another great option. With these gift ideas, I hope you find the perfect gift to delight your hostess and show gratitude. Happy holidays!
