Corporate Christmas gifts: 42 ideas and tips to make them special

Unfortunately, most corporate Christmas gifts are useless. According to the Corporate Gift study, 4 out of 5 corporate gifts and giveaways end up in landfills. These are dull t-shirts of poor quality with generic designs, plastic pens that break after several uses, etc. But you can make it vice versa! Corporate gifts should be functional, durable, and memorable.

In this article, you will explore how to make your corporate Christmas gifts unique and fascinating and find 42 creative corporate Christmas gift ideas from Swag42.

Hidden pitfalls of corporate Christmas gifts

The winter is probably the most tense season for Swag42. Our customers not only set high expectations for warm and special gifts for their teams but also order large batches and complex worldwide deliveries. From our experience, we know the underlying problems and secrets of successful custom Christmas gifts and want to share them with you.

Source: ASI gift-giving survey

For instance, in less than 4 months, Swag42 delivered over 4,500 custom Christmas gifts to 14 countries for Wargaming. Read the first-hand review.

The earlier the better

First and foremost, we recommend you start your corporate Christmas gifts planning in early autumn. Thus, you will have enough time to consider gift ideas, create the wow-effect design, and avoid the last-minute rush. You will also have time to discuss the samples and make corrections.

Just imagine how many people order presents simultaneously. By ordering early, you secure your merch provider capacity, as well as the best prices and availability of the swag.

What is more important is that you avoid delivery delays, which are inevitable in the high season. Look at how DHL, our logistics partner recommends shopping in September for shipping in time for Christmas.

Know your gift receivers

We all want to pick products that are relevant and cherished rather than getting tossed out. Therefore, it is crucial to align swag with the needs and interests of the employees, clients, or partners, as well as the brand’s values and mission. But how can you discover the needs of your swag owners?

Start with the company demographics research: gender, nationality, age, lifestyles, and preferred activities. You can also conduct polls, hold regular one-on-ones, and hold team-building exercises to gain insights into individual interests and preferences and create the employee or partner profile. This approach generally benefits the swag recipient and contributes to a positive team culture in the long run.

When your employee/partner profile is ready, consider the vibe you want to create with your corporate Christmas gifts. For example, for the 2025 winter holidays, Swag42 has prepared sets of corporate Christmas gifts for business partners depending on the atmosphere our customers want to gift. We have many options, from a warm, soft blanket and movie projector for cozy family evenings to a premium-quality cardholder and leather bracelet for a neutral and business-like feel. 

Choose quality over quantity

Corporate gifting is a powerful way to express appreciation, elevate your reputation, and strengthen relationships with business partners. Just look at the recent statistics regarding the influence of corporate gifting on business:

Sources: Forbes, Giftsenda

At the same time, giving or receiving a poor gift can be worse than receiving no gift at all, as it makes people feel disappointed and distanced. So, if you want your merch to work effectively, invest in high-quality gifts and stand-out creative design. For instance, Swag42 addresses this challenge with:

• High-quality materials, including organic cotton, bamboo, denim, fleece, and more.
• Premium brands collaborations like Hugo Boss, Rains, Crocs, JBL, Sony, Apple, etc.
• Сreative apparel design and regular collections inspired by the top fashion trends. 
• Rich brand customization: embroidery, labels and patches, NFC integration, pattern printing, DTG printing, and more.

Perfect formula for corporate Christmas gifts

From years of experience, сlient feedback, and inquiries, we derived the perfect formula for  corporate Christmas gifts:

Choose the main useful item that will be for sure used daily or at least occasionally. Imagine how many brand recalls you will get with the right choice! Look at the statistics on why people keep corporate gifts:

Source: The Shared Secrets Lab

Add a Christmas-themed item to create a festive atmosphere: candles, Christmas lights, socks, blankets, etc.

Select adorable packaging. Do not underestimate the unpacking experience: your packaging will create the first impression that rules everything.

42 corporate Christmas gifts ideas

Obviously, you can find hundreds of them on the internet, so we picked up 42 (by the way, it’s the Swag42’s lucky number) best-working gift ideas for your inspiration.

Warm and cozy

1. Denim overshirts
2. Warm vests 
3. Hoodies
4. Sweatshirts
5. Socks
6. Mittens
7. Eco-wool home slippers
8. Blankets from wool or fleece
9. Hats
10. Scarfs 
11. Home comforts: soft eco-wool mittens, uggs, and sleepers
12. Branded candles
13. Christmas lights
14. Electric wine openers 
15. Mulled wine mix
16. Coffee makers
17. Tea kettles
18. Coffee or tea blends 
19. Movie projectors
20. Turntable & music player and vinyl recordings
21. Champaign glasses

Practical and functional

1. Wireless speakers
2. Headphones
3. To-go mugs
4. Christmas shoppers
5. Thermoses
6. Backpacks/ belt bags 
7. Yoga mats
8. Sleep masks
9. Desk accessories: pens, notebooks 
10. Classic leather bracelets
11. Brand cardholders and wallets

For kids

1. Character bath towels 
2. Fluffy character hoodies
3. Backpacks
4. Bathing ducks
5. Kids activity mats
6. Custom coloring books
7. Educational games such as tic-tac-toe, memo, etc.
8. Water bottles
9. Smartwatch
10. Snow globes

Conclusion

With our tips, you can make your corporate Christmas gifts memorable, enhancing the company’s image and the recipients’ loyalty. To help you get started, we’ve already launched a pre-order of corporate Christmas gifts.

Fill in the form and get early access to our exclusive winter holiday gift collection!