24 Neighbor Christmas Gifts


Do you have a favorite holiday tradition? One of my favorites is passing out gifts to friends, neighbors, and loved ones near by. We pick a date in December and drive from house to house bringing cheer to those we love.

We usually have such a hard time narrowing down our list, that it grows each year. I think last year we were up to about 30 neighbor gifts! Today, I’m sharing some perfect ideas of things to gift to your neighbors and friends for the holidays.

This is the perfect starting point for finding something to gift to those near you that you care about to spread holiday cheer! Let’s dive right in!

Sweet Treats for the Neighbors

Homemade Caramel Sauce – Simple Sweet Recipes

Make a big batch of caramel sauce and dish it up into cute little mason jars! This perfect neighbor gift also includes a printable gift tag and recipe card!

Santa’s Sugar Cookies Mason Jar Gift – Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Everyone will love this pretty layered cookie kit! Just add a couple of fresh ingredients, mix, and bake!

Gingerbread House Basket Gift – Dukes and Duchesses

Bring a gift that keeps on giving! This gingerbread house basket gives the family a fun night-in project to work on together.

Neighbor Pineapple Gift with Printable Tag – It’s Always Autumn

This one will have you singing along with this cute gift tag and unique neighbor gift idea!

No Bake Snowball Cookies – A Mom’s Take

These classic cookies are a family tradition around here! They are the best!

Thoughtful Neighbor Gifts

Wrapping Paper Neighbor Gift – A Mom’s Take

This is our family’s go-to neighbor Christmas gift — and it always gets RAVE reviews! Everyone always absolutely loves it and it doesn’t take me any time to physically make something.

Battery Gift with Printable Tag – Frugal Coupon Living

If there’s one thing you’re always short on come the holidays, it’s batteries! What a thoughtful gift for your friends and neighbors.

Cream Cheese Banana Bread – Simple Sweet Recipes

This filling cream cheese banana bread will be perfect for gifting or adding to your holiday treat plates!

Friendship Soup in a Jar – Mommy Made That

Gift this pretty layered soup in a jar that’s all about friendship!

All Things Chocolate

Hot Chocolate Truffles – Simple Sweet Recipes

These pretty truffles will remind them of the very best holiday treat – hot chocolate!

DIY Snowman Cocoa Kit – Legally Crafty

Layer cute little jars into your own mini snowman filled to the brim with all the hot chocolate necessities!

Chocolate Mousse with Coffee – Simple Sweet Recipes

Give a decadent treat the family will love with a chocolate mousse!

Christmas Muddy Buddies – Fun Squared

Try these Christmas Muddy Buddies to liven up your treat plates!

Gifts for Their Home

DIY Frosted Candle Holder – A Mom’s Take

This pretty gift doesn’t cost much but looks like it took a lot of effort. It will add sparkle and a smile to their face all season long.

DIY etched Glass Candy Dish – The Gifty Girl

This pretty candy jar will help them keep up the cheer throughout the season!

Dollar Store Santa Belt Jar – Little House of Four

How darling is this Santa belt jar? It will be perfect to make and add your favorite goodies to share inside.

Christmas Cookie Mason Jar Candles – Glitter on a Dime

This candle that smells just like fresh christmas cookies will be a delight to lighten their homes!

Homemade Bath & Body Gifts

DIY Candy Cane Bath Bombs – A Mom’s Take

Gift a relaxing night to soak away all the stressors of the holiday season with a merry peppermint bath bomb!

Peppermint Bark Soap – Pink Fortitude

This pretty and pleasant bar soap will be perfect for keeping clean through the holiday season!

Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Scrub – Really Are you Serious

What better way to feel truly refreshed than with a peppermint sugar scrub as a holiday gift!

DIY Kitchen Gifts

Mason Jar Potpurri – Smart Cents Mom

We love simmering the scents of the holidays on our stovetop. It really fills your whole space with the best scents of Christmas!

DIY Marbled Nail Polish Mugs – Strength and Sunshine

These turn out so pretty, using the pile up of nail polish you have already lying around!

Cookie Cutter Christmas Tea Towels – Tidbits Cami

These cookie cutter designed towels perfectly embody the feeling of Christmas!

Scalloped Sharpie Mug – Classy Clutter

Your friends will be impressed with your patience and skill as you make this beautiful mug design using a Sharpie!

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Holiday Treats & Goodies

Christmas DIYs and Other Ideas

What’s your favorite Christmas neighbor gift to give?


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  1. Hi Mom’s! What a great list of thoughtful neighbor gifts. PINNED! Thank you for including my Peppermint Bark Soap. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly

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