What are some Christmas market season gift ideas?

Ideas include stollen gift box, glass bauble set and local treats advent calendar.

What are some Easter gift ideas?

Ideas include egg painting kit, colomba cake and chocolate Easter bells.

Ideas include chocolate initial letter, handmade surprise parcel and personalised Sinterklaas poem.

Ideas include regional delicacy hamper, charity donation card and quality notebook.

Ideas include hand-blown glass ornament, personalised wooden nutcracker and pasta making class.

GIFT IDEAS BY COUNTRY

Ideas curated by the Make It Special gift team · Updated September 2026

Gift ideas for the festive occasions and celebrations people enjoy in Europe, plus local favourites for someone special.

Stollen gift box Traditional German fruit bread in a keepsake box.
Glass bauble set Hand-blown ornaments in the Central European tradition.
Local treats advent calendar Regional sweets behind every door until Christmas Eve.
Wooden Christmas pyramid A traditional candle-powered carousel from Germany's Ore Mountains.
Beeswax candles Naturally scented candles for the dark December evenings.
Panettone gift box The classic Italian festive sweet bread in a decorative box.
Turrón selection Spanish almond nougat, a Christmas staple on the family table.
Knitted hat and mittens Warm winter accessories for strolling the markets.

Egg painting kit Dyes and fine brushes for decorating eggs in folk-art patterns.
Colomba cake The Italian dove-shaped Easter cake, perfect for sharing.
Chocolate Easter bells Chocolate bells in a festive box, a French Easter favourite.
Easter tree ornaments Hanging egg decorations for a German-style Easter branch.
Spring tulip bouquet Fresh tulips to welcome the season.
Personalised egg cups Painted egg cups with names for Easter breakfast.
Named chocolate bunny A chocolate rabbit with a ribbon tag bearing their name.
Lamb cake mould A baking mould for the Easter lamb cake popular in German homes.

Chocolate initial letter A chocolate letter matching the recipient's initial.
Handmade surprise parcel A creatively disguised gift with a playful surprise inside.
Personalised Sinterklaas poem A playful rhyming poem written especially for the recipient.
Kruidnoten tin Small round kruidnoten biscuits in a tin with their name.
Speculaas biscuits Traditional spiced biscuits pressed with festive shapes.
Shoe gift fillers Small treats and toys sized for little surprise gifts.
Name day bouquet A small seasonal bouquet for their name day.
Name meaning print A framed print of their name's origin and name day date.

Regional delicacy hamper Local specialities that reflect where your company is based.
Charity donation card A donation in the client's name with a card explaining the cause.
Quality notebook A well-made notebook embossed with the recipient's initials.
Next year's desk calendar A useful calendar with elegant photography.
Premium olive oil A single-estate oil in a beautiful bottle.
Artisan chocolate box Handmade chocolates from an independent maker.
Engraved pen A classic, compliance-friendly desk gift.
Reusable coffee cup An everyday eco-conscious gift with a subtle logo.

Hand-blown glass ornament A Christmas market style glass bauble in the Central European tradition.
Personalised wooden nutcracker A traditional carved figure painted with their name.
Pasta making class A hands-on Italian cooking experience to enjoy together.
Stroopwafel tin Dutch caramel waffles in a tin with a personalised lid.
Belgian praline box Handmade chocolate pralines in an elegant gift box.
Nordic wool blanket A soft throw in classic Scandinavian patterns for cosy evenings.
Olive oil and conserva set Premium Spanish extra virgin olive oil with tinned seafood delicacies.
Provence lavender set Lavender sachets and soaps inspired by the fields of southern France.
Personalised Delft-style tile A blue and white hand-painted tile with their names.
Chocolate fondue set for two An Alpine-style fondue kit for a shared chocolate evening.
Hygge candle set Soft candles and a pair of wool socks for relaxed Danish-style evenings.
Engraved stovetop espresso maker A classic Italian moka pot etched with their initials.

Ideas are here to inspire you. Before choosing, please make sure a gift suits the person, your company's gift policy and any local rules.