Swap boring corporate Christmas gifts for 7-day advent calendar

According to Snappy’s Annual Holiday Gifting Survey, 75% of employees hope to receive corporate Christmas gifts from their employers, and 78% report increased job satisfaction after receiving a meaningful gift. 

But people are so tired of impersonal pens and gift cards. They want something different and prioritize experiences over gifts. A challenging task, isn’t it? But we have a solution: a corporate advent calendar that offers 7 memorable daily interactions with your brand. 

Why choose advent calendar?

• 7 days of engagement. Imagine the anticipation as your employees or clients open a new gift every day for seven days. Each item is a touch with your brand, designed to brighten their holiday season.
• Lasting brand exposure. Your logo will be front and center whenever they open a box, keeping your brand top-of-mind throughout the holiday season.
• Holiday association. Everyone loves opening gifts. Therefore, your brand will be associated with the warm, cozy feeling of the holidays, which builds positive connections.
• Brand storytelling. Each item can represent your brand’s values, like sustainability, wellness, or creativity. By selecting gifts that align with your mission, you create a stronger, more meaningful connection.

What custom Christmas gifts to put inside?

Undoubtedly, the most tricky part is selecting the right gifts for the advent calendar. To inspire your selection, we prepared a few ideas from the Swag42 experience.

• Align with your brand. Pick items that reflect your brand’s values and message, such as eco-friendly gifts for sustainability, sports items for health and activity, or wellness products for relaxation and care.
• Make it practical. Include functional items like branded socks, tech gadgets, or travel pillows that recipients will use and appreciate beyond the holidays.
• Appeal to senses. To create a strong brand association, opt for gifts that engage human senses: smell (aroma lamps and candles), taste (treats), touch (soft accessories), sight (festive décor), etc.
• Create a Christmas vibe. Choose holiday-themed warm and cozy items that create a cheerful atmosphere. 
• Add a personal touch. Personalized corporate Christmas gifts are the most appreciated. For more impact, add some personalization. For example, write a personalized letter of appreciation or include context-based items.
• Focus on small things. You don’t want to burden your gift owner with storage headaches or yourself with logistics extras. That’s why, choose compact box-sized gifts. 

In fact, you can pick anything from our catalog for the advent calendar and even more! But we’ve collected a perfect set of corporate Christmas gifts that have won hearts in previous seasons.

Read also: 42 corporate Christmas gift ideas

A daily dose of holiday magic

Our advent calendar is inspired by the human senses and winter holiday atmosphere. As soon as we absorb the Christmas vibe with five senses—sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch— the advent calendar addresses all of them. 

As you see in the picture below, every gift adds a portion of the holiday atmosphere a day, and by Christmas Eve, your gift owners will be ready to celebrate with all the Christmas stuff. Thus, every day, the calendar owners will unbox a cozy gift that creates a holiday atmosphere and reminds of your brand.

We will brand all the gifts with your logo or a personalized message, carefully packing them in a premium silver box with a custom packaging sleeve. Read also about creative packaging ideas for corporate gifts.

Hurry up to be on time

Unquestionably, advent calendars should be delivered by early December to create the intended impact, and the best time to order them is September or October. This ensures you have plenty of time to select the perfect gifts and guarantee on-time delivery during busy holiday times.

Therefore, don’t wait—order your Swag Advent Calendar today to spread the holiday magic and ensure your brand makes a lasting impression!