Christmas gift — our picks for under the tree
Christmas gifts for every budget, from small to main present, with current prices.
Christmas is the one moment a gift is allowed to be bigger. Below are our picks by budget, with the price and delivery time bol.com shows today — in December that last part counts.
Choosing a Christmas gift: one good gift beats three reasonable ones
Christmas is the occasion where a gift is allowed to be bigger, and that changes the approach. For birthdays and Sinterklaas, spreading the budget often works; at Christmas it usually works better to choose one thing that makes sense than three that roughly do. That means knowing what the recipient is currently occupied with, not just what they like.
The second factor is delivery. December is the busiest month of the year for couriers, and the delivery time on a product page in November is not the one on the same page on 20 December. If you order late, deliberately choose something in stock with a fast seller rather than hoping it works out.
Finally, returns. For larger gifts it is worth checking how returning works before you order, especially for sizes and colours. A gift that can go back without hassle is a better gift, even if it never needs to.
Our picks from this guide
Real products we reviewed — click through to the full review.
What's Goods XXL Muismat 90×40 cm
An XXL desk mat measuring 90x40 cm with a calm topographic line pattern in white. It covers your whole keyboard-and-mouse zone in one go.
What's Goods - XXL Grote Muismat - 90x40 cm - Topografisch - 4 mm - Wit
With its generous dimensions of 90 by 40 centimeters and a comfortable 4 mm thickness, this topographic mouse pad from What's Goods is both an ergonomic and visual upgrade for your workspace.
Lunae White Noise Machine (met nachtlampje)
A white-noise machine with a soft night light - helps babies, children and adults fall asleep more easily.
Curver Style S Opbergboxen 6L (3 stuks, met deksel)
A set of three stylish storage boxes (6 litre, with lid) in anthracite - storage that also looks good.
ZEUZ Yoga & Sportmat 180x60 cm (NBR, met draagtas)
A thick (1.5 cm) NBR yoga/sport mat of 180x60 cm with carry bag - comfortable for yoga, fitness and home workouts.
Storm Plantenbak M 40x40 cm (acaciahout FSC)
A sturdy, square planter (40x40 cm) of oiled acacia wood with FSC certification - for indoors, the balcony or the garden.
How we compile this guide
Our picks rest on manufacturer data, the aggregated judgement of real users and our own experience. We weigh value for money, durability and whether it truly suits the recipient. Prices fluctuate; compare before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good Christmas gift?
One that connects to what someone is actually doing right now, and that they do not already own. At Christmas a single larger gift usually lands better than several small ones.
How much do you spend on a Christmas gift?
It varies a lot by circle. Within a family €30 to €75 is common; between friends and colleagues it is lower. More important than the amount is that it stays comparable within the group.
When should I order Christmas gifts?
By early December at the latest. After that delivery times stretch and stock decides instead of you. If you order later, look explicitly at the delivery time shown at the moment you order.
What do you give someone who has everything?
Choose something consumable of good quality, or something that replaces an existing item with a better version. People who have everything rarely have everything in good condition — that is the opening.