Christmas gift trends in 2024

21st October 2024hollie.earlam Share:

Finding new Christmas gifts each year isn’t always easy - there’s only so many pairs of socks you can buy! But there are four trending themes for Christmas shopping in 2024: sustainability, nostalgia, well-being and quirkiness.

We’ve dug a little deeper into each of them, so hopefully you can use it as a source of inspiration for an original, on-trend gift.

Sustainable gifts

It’s always worth remembering the wider impact of your shopping, so that you can spread the festive cheer without harming the environment.

Gifts made from eco-friendly materials, such as bamboo or recycled plastics, are one way of staying mindful this Christmas. Locally sourced or handmade goodies are another way of doing your bit - as well as showing the recipient you put time and effort into getting the right gift.

Whether it’s practical or not-so-practical gifts you’re looking for, there’s always a way to make it that bit more ethical.

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Handmade beaded Christmas tree, £12.95

Nostalgic gifts

If ever there’s a time to get nostalgic, it’s Christmas. Why not give your loved ones a trip down memory lane? Whether it’s retro gifts that bring them straight back to the 80s or something more sentimental, like an old photograph, it’s a great way of giving a memorable gift without breaking the bank.

As our 2024 gift-giving survey* found, it really is the thought that counts. And there’s nothing more thoughtful than giving a gift that brings back memories of a specific time, place or person - they’re usually the ones we value most.

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Retro glass standing frame, £7.95

Personal well-being gifts

Struggling to find a gift for a friend or family member? Maybe it’s because what they actually need is a bit of time for themselves and self-care, instead of an expensive gift.

There’s your thoughtful gift idea! Build them their very own pamper kit, with candles, an eye-mask and a wash bag filled with treats, or even give them an arts and crafts kit, to take their mind off the everyday and help them relax and recharge.

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Love Birds eye mask and pouch, £9.95

Quirky gifts

This is where the fun really starts! If you’re on a mission to find gifts that they’ll remember, thinking outside the box is a good place to start.

There’s plenty of weird and wonderful gifts out there - the hard part, though, is finding something suited to the recipient. Think about any hobbies or interests of theirs, and if there’s a way you can turn these into a quirky gift. For example, if you know they like plants, get them a build your own cress garden set or owl plant pot, rather than just a basic planter.