18 Family Christmas gift ideas for the festive season

You might feel like you are faced with a challenge when you set out to do Christmas shopping for the family. The family can be yours or any other family you are close to. Each person in a family has different tastes and different likes and dislikes. But again, the best part of Christmas shopping is you can get one gift for the whole family and not individual gifts for each member. That brings in the spirit of sharing which is the true Christmas spirit. If you are looking for some great family Christmas gifts, we have enlisted some really cool ones which can make members of any family excited:

If you are looking for some great family Christmas gifts, we have enlisted some cool ones which can make members of any family excited.

This is a game which can be played by anyone above the age of 8 years. It is aimed at the family and the junior and adult members can all have a gala time together. This is a new game in the market and most families are unaware of it. They will be excited to have a new game to play. This game can get the players to get boisterous and shout, cheer or sing. But all in good fun. As the whole game is Christmas-themed, it will add an extra dose of eagerness in all to start playing as soon as receiving this, one of the most fun family Christmas gifts.

Key Features:

• Easy to play

This is an indoor herb garden starter kit. The herbs are put in mason jars which are self-watering. There are 3 herbs and a self-watering mason jar for each. For the plant lover family member, this kit can be one of the great family Christmas gifts if they have a green thumb or they have space for an indoor garden. All the herbs have culinary uses and lavender is used as aromatherapy too as it has a calming effect and helps in sleep. The jars with the plants in them will make the kitchen corner or any window sill look beautiful. The self-watering jars have a wick inside which lets the plant absorb just the required amount of water and so this is a lovely low-maintenance kit.

Key Features:

• Easy to grow
• Beneficial culinary herbs

If you are looking for warm and unique family Christmas gifts, then this personalized family nameplate is one. The nameplate has an attractive design and will let outsiders know the surname of the family living inside as well as the house number. It is a mark of identification. The style of this plate has enhanced visibility. Young and old, every family member will be extremely happy with a new family sign outside their bungalow or apartment on Christmas. It will add a glamorous look to the entrance of a household.

Key Features:

• Easy to mount on the wall
• Name and/or number can be engraved

This is a classic card game which families can enjoy playing during Christmas parties or on game nights. Playing this game will create wonderful memories for them which they would fondly remember when the young members grow up. This is a fast-paced game so the players can spend hours playing multiple rounds of this game and still not get bored. The cards are easy to hold and read. Playing this game will keep the mind activated and will help sharpen it. This is one of the family Christmas presents which can be a stocking stuffer.

Key Features:

• A simple game involving cards and chips
• Interactive game
• Easy to carry the game

This is a mustard and grey printed family tree with illustrations on each family member. You can even include the name of the pet if the family has any. You can get ‘Our Family’ printed if it’s a gift for your own family or the name of the family if it’s meant for another one. The heart-shaped leaves will carry the names of members so the number of family members won’t be a hindrance. It can include a huge family. You can easily customize it by providing the names of individual members and the surname of the family. 

The frame of the picture is a sturdy box frame but the picture can be delivered without a frame too. The frames can both be displayed on a table or hung on a wall. Three colour choices are there in frames – black, white and grey and they are all wooden frames. Put a smile on a family’s face on Christmas with this gift.

Key Features:

• High-quality box frame
• Can be ordered without a frame
• Can be mounted on a wall or kept on the table
• Personalised inscription at the bottom too

A puzzle game perfect for the whole family and each family will have to put the quick-thinking cap on while playing this one! There is a puzzle book with 1000 puzzles and a solution book too. The Player has to choose a pattern on the book and then arrange the pieces to match the pattern. The game is designed to improve IQ as it utilises spatial thinking and logical thinking skills. The whole family can be engaged in this simultaneously as they can challenge each other. The one who solves the puzzle fastest will be declared the winner of the competition. Certainly, a great brain-teaser game which requires memory and problem-solving skills.

Key Features:

• Sharpens the brain
• Engaging
• Solution book included

This is one of the simple family Christmas gifts which will bring a smile to everyone’s face. The pillowcase can add beauty to a sofa or a couch. Christmas is all about a family getting together and sharing joy and happiness. During this pandemic time we are living in, we are now really grateful to have our family with us. We can understand the value of a family more than ever. Gift this pillow cover to bring Christmas cheer to a family and fill them with happiness. Every family has its share of loud moments but at the end of the day, love prevails. The quote on the case reminds us that with the printed text that a family is a little bit crazy, a little bit loud & a whole lot of love.

Key Features:

• Suitable for any room
• Easy to insert filler
• Eco-friendly material

A family who does fun things together stays happier together. Many families have Christmas traditions which they follow every year. For this holiday season, maybe these chalkboards with a bucket list for Christmas are good family Christmas gifts. Since even normal hanging out has been limited last Christmas due to the virus, family members will have a good time listing things that they want to see, taste, do and experience together this Christmas. Everyone can pitch in with their ideas which they will enjoy doing and ticking off on Christmas. It can also contain simple things like baking a cake, watching a Christmas flick, decorating the Christmas tree etc.

Key Features:

• Folding easel for keeping it straight
• Loops for hanging
• Matte white frame border

If you have been considering cool family Christmas gifts, how about this mini wooden indoor bowling game? It is one of the best games that a family can play at their own Christmas party. All one needs is a table on which the board can be kept. It is a good stress-relief game. Anyone above the age of 3 years can play this game and have a good laugh. It’s a very cute pack containing a wooden ramp, lane, 10 mini pins and a bowling ball. 

The set is made of wood and has non-toxic paint on it. The game can be played by a single person or multiple members can play by taking turns. It can be turned into a social and competitive game in this manner. Since bowling is one of the oldest games, it can make little kids take interest in the sport. Families love to visit bowling alleys and enjoy, with this mini set they wouldn’t have to leave their homes and still enjoy bowling at home.

Key Features:

• Easy to set up
• Good game for small kids and adults
• Stress relieving

It is time for a thoughtful gift but it is also a great conversation starter. It is a set of fancy coasters with the family name engraved on them. The coasters are designed handsomely. The name is permanently engraved and thus will never fade away or rub off. You can get any text engraved on them. These beautiful coasters are nice home decoration items too. You can get a logo engraved too. The unique coasters are made with limestone and are thick. Stone sealant is used to make the coasters long-lasting. By clicking the customization button, you get to choose the primary colour, the design and the style.

Key Features:

• Unique limestone coasters
• Choice of font
• Long-lasting

The next one in our family Christmas gift ideas is a family card game. 2 to 5 players above the age of 7 can play this game. It will only take a few minutes to understand this game and it takes 15 minutes to play a round. It has won the ‘Game of The Year’ award so you know it’s going to be great. As the manufacturers have funnily put it, the game is about kittens, explosions, laser beams and maybe goats! It’s very similar to Russian Roulette or UNO. 

In the strategy game, the mission is to avoid explosions by not drawing an exploding kitten card. There are also other cards that one can use to get away from an explosion.

Key Features:

• Comical game
• Easy to understand
• Gets over fast, doesn’t drag on

Know a family who is obsessed with pizza? Well, that’s almost every family, right? So this giant pizza throw blanket will be a perfect Christmas gift for one such family. It can be used in the living room. This is a super soft and cosy fleece blanket with a realistic pizza design. The blanket can be used in multiple ways. It can be used as a picnic blanket, a table cloth, wall tapestry, bed blanket, sofa blanket, wearable blanket etc. Any family will laugh out loud by covering themselves up with this and look like a part of the pizza. It will keep the whole family nice and warm while they sit by the fireplace and watch a Christmas flick on the T.V.

Key Features:

• Free Christmas sticker
• Multi-functional
• Comfortable fleece blanket

If you know a family who has a terrace or a backyard, this is going to be a great gift for them. It would turn a Christmas party into great fun for kids and adults alike. Even the grandpas and grandmas can have a go at it. The inflatable pins are easy to set up after inflating them with the pump that comes with them. Heavy cardboard at the bottom of the pins keeps them from toppling with the wind. It can be set up both indoors and outdoors. The ball is 14 inches and the pins are 22 inches. Everyone will feel like a winner with this set as one can hardly miss hitting these pins with the ball! The pins are made with high-quality vinyl and have an anti-deflation valve and the ball is easy to grip making it safe and fun for the whole family.

Key Features:

• Can be inflated within minutes
• Weighted bottoms of pins keeping them steady
• Fun party game for kids and adults

One of the best family Christmas gifts for a family whose members are constantly bickering over the plug points for inserting the charger of their personal electronic device like a mobile or a tab. There are 6 USB ports in these charging stations and thereby can charge 6 devices simultaneously.  6 charging cables are also given with the stand. Thick phone cases can easily fit into the slots. There is no noise while charging. There is an indicator switch at the side which displays the LED on the corresponding port while a device is being charged. PowerAI and VoltageBoost technology ensures fast charging of all the devices. Unlike charging through an extension cord, there won’t be any clutter of wires.Now the whole family can have a good catching up session while all the devices get juiced up smoothly.

Key Features:

• No clutters of chargers and wires
• Aesthetic design
• Soft blue light with a button
• Safe to use in a room with kids

Though 2 people can play at a time, it is a fun game for the whole family. It’s simple yet challenging at the same time. The game encourages one to really use the brain and think about the next move. It will be a refreshing change to play this game on Christmas than the usual online games. The youngsters of the family should know that a board game can be addictive too!  It’s quick to learn this game but every time one plays it, he/she can come up with different strategies. So nobody can call themselves an expert in the game after playing it fo some days and even after soe months!

Key Features:

• Easy to learn
• Requires strategic thinking
• Develops tactical thinking
• Improves lateral thinking

This is an indulgent gourmet food basket apt for the Christmas party. It contains 7 different types of nuts and snacks. The tray of goodies is packed in a cute box. The eatables are diet-friendly and gluten free. You can give it to a vegan family too. The young members of the family can snack on it while sipping on hot cocoa or coffee and the adults can binge on it while sipping on their Christmas wine. There are nuts and dried fruits assorted in the tray. So if someone is not a fan of dried fruits, can still enjoy the nuts and vice versa. All will be delighted with the different textures and flavours assimilated in one basket. It’s a healthier option than gifting Christmas candies and chocolates. There are honey peanuts and pecans, BBQ corn nuts, salted cashews, peanuts and pistachios, and rice crackers too!

Key Features:

• Edibles having different tastes
• Mix of nuts and dried fruits
• Delightful packaging
• Healthy snacking

This game will make game night really happening. Recommended age to play the game is 8+ and up to 6 players can play at a time. This is an extraordinary idea of an escape room in a box. Players will have a gala time solving puzzles and clues. No player has to wait for their turn and players can get the thrill of an escape room right in their own home! A couple of hours will easily be spent in playing this game. Based on an exciting Carnival theme and on a thrilling storyline, the aim to become the king or queen of the Carnival by initially applying for a job in the carnival! A book of clues and an interesting clue reader card comes in the box along with posters and props.

This is not a card game or a board game. A room needs to be set up like a real escape room but that can be done easily with everything that’s provided.

Key Features:

• No waiting for turns
• Can be played in groups or as an individual player
• Engaging and fun

This speaker will allow a family to get the party started anywhere – indoors or outdoors. No extravagantly priced speakers required. This is a 32W party speaker which comes with a karaoke mic. The sound quality is superb with extra bass. The Karaoke Boombox Party Speaker is remote-controlled. The 2000 mAh battery offers 4 hours of playtime. It can be easily connected to any bluetooth enabled device.

Key Features:

• Built-in microphone for hands-free calling
• Internal antenna and tuner for FM
• Bluetooth 5.0 with 10 meter range

It seems that you know a lot of families who are close to you and you have to buy them Christmas gifts, well not ‘have to’ but would love to. We are sure you were at least a little worried on how expensive it would be to get gifts for individual members. We hoped we have shown how to be an expert in the gifting game by saving time and money but still being able to get everyone excited with family Christmas gifts. There are present ideas for all kinds of families. There are quite a few games so that families can stay together while playing them and enjoy themselves greatly. There are customised products which can be lovely keepsakes. Your gift will get a family to spend time together. The best of the family gift ideas for Chrtistmas have been listed just for you!