Christmas presents: ideas and inspiration

holland-explorer | 19th September 2022 | Christmas, Lifestyle, Shopping | No Comments

Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year, is around the corner! It’s time to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Are you ready? If you are looking for special Christmas presents in 2022, we have a few ideas of gifts that will surprise and delight your family and friends.

Christmas gifts shopping in the Netherlands

Tip: Check Etsy.com for hand-made gifts from the Netherlands >>

Christmas gift ideas for her:

Christmas gifts up to 25 €. Our top picks:

1. Kusmi Tea Afternoon tea set with 5 beatifully made 25 gram tins of tea.
2. Anna + Nina initial pendant, silver or gold-plated, an elegant gift with a personal touch.
3. The Body Shop Festive Berry Little Gift Box with four nourishing body products in a nicely decorated box.
4. The Body Shop Snow Globe Gift Dome with five face and body products in travel size.
5. One Snowy Day Royal Worcester fine bone mok with charming winter birds by Hannah Dale or Duck the Halls mok from the same collection and artist.

Christmas gifts up to 50 €. Our top picks:

1. Rituals Sweet Jasmine Private Collection fragrance sticks in a beautiful 450 ml glass bottle.
2. Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk Book. The Haute Couture Collections on 632 pages.
3. Rituals – Amsterdam Collection Tulip & Japanese Yuzu Giftset. A beautiful and exclusive gift, made in close collaboration between the Rijksmuseum and Rituals. Design is inspired by a unique 17th-century Delft blue vase.
4. The Body Shop Warm Vanilla Little Gift Box with four full-size nourishing body products.
5. A set of beautiful Wrendale Designs Royal Worcester plates with animal motives. A great gift that will make someone happy every morning!

Christmas gifts up to 100 €
Christmas gifts up to 150 €
Christmas gifts 150 € and more

Christmas gift ideas for him:

Christmas gifts up to 25 €

1. Moleskine agenda 2022, stylish and minimalistic.
2. Tony’s chocolonely gift box with three chocolate bars.
3. Rituals Precious Amber Private Collection fragrance sticks.
4. Rituals Life is a Journey Car Perfume.

Christmas gifts up to 50 €

1. Cocktail shaker set for someone who dreams of becoming a professional bartender.
2. Samsonite toiletry bag for travelling in style.
3. Secrid cardprotector or miniwallet, stylish pocket-sized essentials designed and made in the Netherlands.

Christmas gifts up to 100 €
Christmas gifts up to 150 €
Christmas gifts 150 € and more

Villeroy & Boch Christmas collection 2022

Every year Villeroy & Boch, one of the leading international premium brands for sophisticated table culture, offers special collections of Christmas porcelain, decorations, ornaments, cutlery, glasses and table linen. The successful collections include Annual Limited Christmas Edition, Toy’s Delight, Christmas Toys, and Toy’s Fantasy.

Most of these Christmas items are real treasures that will give lots of joy to your loved ones. Take a look at the limited edition Annual Christmas Edition. These unique collector’s items are exclusively available in the edition year. A great gift idea that can start a nice tradition of collecting the Villetoy & Boch Christmas limited edition cups and plates.

Vondels Christmas decorations – Sparkles From Amsterdam

An Amsterdam-based brand Vondels offers a great collection of luxury, trendy and funny Christmas tree decorations. Today the collection counts up to 700 ornaments of all shapes and colours. And it is all handmade! Take a look, and you will definitely find a great gift for everyone.

Our top picks:

Nijntje (Miffy) Xmas tree decoration >> (a typical Dutch gift!)
Dutch canal house decoration >> (one more!)
Dutch Cheese Christmas tree decoration >>
Rabit and hat Xmas tree decoration >>
Carousel horse Christmas tree decoration >>

Advent Calendars for the anticipation of Christmas

Advent calendars are a nice present to give to someone or treat yourself. While it’s not really a Christmas present it gives lots of magic moments while you count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. If you are looking for a present with a Dutch spirit, check advent calendars from the local brands like Rituals.

Beauty advent calendars:

Chocolate advent calendars for adults:

Chocolate & candy advent calendars for kids:

Estee Lauder Blockbuster Set 2022

The Estee Lauder Blockbuster is an annual limited edition set of the best beauty products of the brand. The Estee Lauder Blockbuster Christmas 2021 set consists of 32 beauty essentials and comes in a beautiful red case.

The expected Estee Lauder Blockbuster 2021 release date is late October to November. Usually this beauty set is sold out within a few weeks.

You can also go for smaller gifts for her from the 2022 Estee Lauder Christmas collection.

Smaak Amsterdam – bags & leather goods from Amsterdam

High quality, beautifully designed leather bags or wallets of the Smaak Amsterdam label are a great gift for every woman, from a fashionista to a business lady. The items are made with attention to details and still don’t cost a fortune. If you choose for a classic model, it will last for ages.

Polo Ralph Lauren – Christmas looks for entire family

The Polo Ralph Lauren annual Holiday collection features the Polo Bear festive jumpers, classic Oxford shirts, traditional tweeds, tartan blouses, logo tees and cosy cable hats for the whole family. There’s something special for him, her and the little ones. Perfect for creating a cosy atmosphere, celebrating Chistmas with your loved ones and capturing photos in a family look.

Very special gifts for him and her

Looking for a truly special gift and a token of affection? We know the answer. Diamonds are a girl’s best friends. GASSAN is a Dutch brand and a 100% family business with over 75 years of history. It is known for its unique cut, the GASSAN 121 which features no less than 121 facets and creates a perfect brilliance. Take a look at the GASSAN 121 collection >>

Another timeless present is Cartier jewellery. A Trinity necklace, Juste un Clou bracelet or Love necklace will be a perfect match for ladies of all ages and will add a twist of elegance to any style. Check the Cartier jewellery collection online >>

At De Bijenkorf you can also find jewellery for men and women in different price ranges. Online orders from the webshop will be delivered to your home within a few days: