 Decorations are up in the lobby, the holiday party is on the calendar, Christmas is in the office air, and you may still need to get gifts for your coworkers. It can be tough balancing what to get with price points and different working relationships, nonetheless gifting holiday cheer shouldn't be stressful. Whether it's Secret Santa or just a small gift at their desk, below are some tips and inspiration for coworker Christmas gifts. How Much Should You Spend on Christmas Gifts for Coworkers?Coworker Christmas gifts are small gestures to celebrate your work relationship, and you should try to stick between $10-$15. It's okay if it's less than that, as long as it is thoughtful and fits the giftee. For large teams, cards with holiday wishes are inexpensive choices. If you're participating in the office Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchanges, try to stay within the budget guidelines set by the group. These present exchanges are usually optional, so if the dollar range set is not in your budget, opt-out. Do ask about the theme of the gifts and if expectations are for kitschy or standard items. Not everyone would be thrilled to get a snowball thrower in Texas when they brought the gourmet food everyone fought over. Should I Give Christmas Gifts to Coworkers?While not required, small gifts for coworkers are a nice gesture during the holiday season. It's a way to show appreciation and gratitude for the working relationship you have. A holiday card with a thoughtful note can achieve this as well. Holiday office gifting should be in the joy of the season and not a stressful time. For more information on coworker gift etiquette, visit our Gifts for Coworkers post. When to Give Your Coworkers Christmas Gifts?Anytime after December 1st is appropriate for Christmas gifts, but try to gift before the week that Christmas falls on. You want to try to avoid people being on vacation and out of the office. I typically find the 2nd week of December to be a good time in the workplace for presents. Try to arrive a few minutes early in the morning and place the gifts at everyone's desks. This will help with any awkwardness encounters if they aren't planning to gift or haven't bought any yet. What is a Good Christmas Gift for a Coworker?To get a good gift, try to pick something that matches their personality. If they're the ones participating in every desk decorating contest and bake-off, they'll likely enjoy the snowman mug and holiday scented candles. If they typically avoid showing their holiday spirit, you may want to select food gifts or non-festive choices like caramels, tea and coffee sets, and a mug for use outside of the holiday season. Whichever personality you're shopping for, there are several ideas listed below for inspiration. Spread holiday cheer through Christmas-themed items such as mugs, spa gifts, and food sets, which are always joyful. Items to relieve stress, including candles, essential oils, and lotions, can be found in festive and standard scents. Office items such as journals and small desk accessories. Gift cards to a nearby coffee shop or their favorite lunch spot. Food gifts and wine, if permitted at your office, are good choices as well.  1. Hot Chocolate Jar (Similar Style), $8+ at Bee Gifting This festive jar comes complete with chocolate chips and marshmallows. 2. Christmas Candles (Similar Style), $9+ at Midnight Owl Candle Co Holiday scents are great for boosting the Christmas spirit. 3. Tea Sampler (Similar Style), $15 at Amazon Give their tea variety with these winter flavors. 4. Bath Soak Ornament, $5 at JC and ME co A practical and festive small gift option. 5. Tea Mug with Infuser (Similar Style), $9+ at Amazon A useful and thoughtful gift. 6. Personalized Journal, $15+ at Decorated Bliss They'll never lose their notes with this journal. 7. Scotch Caramels, $16 at Mass Bay Trading Gift gourmet candy with these handcrafted caramels. For a non-scotch version, try these black lava sea salt caramels. 8. Travel Essentials Kit, $10 at Amazon They'll have what they need on the go with this travel set. 9. Biscuit Mix, $6 at Custom Love Gifts You can pair this mix with Christmas jam to create your own gift set. 10. Christmas Soap, $8 at The Scented Retreat This will make a fun-spirited soap for their home. Shop Coworker Christmas Gifts Under $15"Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." —Charles M. Schulz  1. Whipped Sugar Scrub, $15 at Sunbasil Garden Soap This jack frost exfoliating scrub is cute and creative. 2. Custom Mug (Similar Style), $11+ at White Lily Gallery A personalized gift they can use daily. 3. Personalized Coffee Scoop, $22+ at Natural Gift Store Pair this scoop with their favorite brand of coffee they like to make at work. 4. One Batch Breakfast Gift, $20 at Stonewall Kitchen They can enjoy a weekend brunch at home with this gift. 5. Hot Sauce Taster Set, $23 at Pips Hot Sauce They can mix up their lunches with these flavors. 6. Hot Toddy Mix, $14 at Wood Stove Kitchen Pair this mix with a bottle of whiskey for a winter drink. 7. TV Show Tumbler (Similar Style), $16 at Salty Spouse Glassware Give them a mug with their favorite TV show theme on it. 8. Cocoa Gift Set, $20 at Harry & David Give them festive cocoa flavors with this set. 9. Mini Coffee Sampler, $24 at I Say It With Cafe Give them a break from the office coffee with this sampler. 10. Succulent Gift Box, $18+ at Plants of Paradise Shop A plant for their desk makes a lovely gift. This box also includes a candle with matches or sugar scrub with a wooden spoon, and it has add-on options to create a personalized box for each recipient. Shop Coworker Christmas Gifts Under $25Which gift option are you hoping to unwrap at your desk this year? Do you prefer festive or non-festive presents from your workmates? Share the best gift you've received to date or your favorite Christmas gifts for coworkers in the comments below. Until next time, Katherine Affiliate links may have been used in this post. Related Posts
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