Christmas care package ideas to make a present personal

A Christmas care package filled with nutcracker-themed gifts, including nesting snack bowls, juice glasses, a mug, a mouse king nutcracker, a tea towel with a nutcracker pattern printed on it, and a nutcracker holiday greeting card.

We all know someone who could use a little extra care at Christmas: maybe it’s a friend going through a tough time or someone who can’t be with their loved ones during the holidays. Or maybe it’s a family member who would love a military care package or a teacher or healthcare professional who deserves a big thank-you. A Christmas care package is a personalized gift with some extra thought that can really brighten spirits.

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Care packages that say “I get you”  

A Hallmark Channel care package that includes leggings, a long-sleeve shirt, a popcorn bowl, a mug, a wine-bottle cozy shaped like a sweater, a set of paper holiday houses, and a video card that reads,

A themed care package is the perfect way to show you truly appreciate your friends’ favorite hobbies or interests.

 

The Hallmark Channel Fan
If you know someone who’s all about Hallmark Channel, surprise them with a gift bundle that speaks right to their happy-ending-loving heart:

  • A cozy long sleeve shirt that’s perfect for Hallmark Channel movie marathons.
  • These cute leggings to match their cozy shirt while getting cozy with their someone special. *wink wink*
  • This Hallmark Channel mug for Hallmark Channel’s number one fan!
  • This merry popcorn bowl to add some salty goodness to their movie marathon.
  • This Be Merry Video Card (coming soon): Nothing says “happy holidays” like sharing a festive video!
  • This Christmas sweater and hat for your wine bottle: Ummm yes, please! Do you really need a reason?
  • This bag of joy to spread some Christmas cheer with loved ones.
  • A couple of holiday house gift boxes that can be repurposed to decorate the mantel.

 

The Happy Hour Pal
For the friend who knows where to get the best cocktails and which restaurant has the best charcuterie platter, bundle their favorites, like:

  • A bottle of wine or liquor
  • A cutting board and charcuterie board ingredients: cured meats and cheeses if you’re gifting locally, or gourmet crackers, good jams or mustards and a jar of olives if you’re not
  • Funny cocktail napkins

 

The DIY Fan
If you know someone crafty, give a DIY bundle with the supplies to create their own, such as:

 

The Pet Lover
The Cat Mom or Daddy. The Dog Mom or Dog Father. You know them—and their pets. So why not make a care package for both? You could include:

  • Pet treats and toys
  • Human treats
  • Matching pet and human outfits
  • A coffee shop gift card (for a latte and puppacino)
  • A Keepsake Ornament (for photo ornaments, add a picture from their social media account—you know there are hundreds to choose from)
  • A cozy blanket to snuggle up in

 

Gifts for a Peanuts-themed Christmas care package include a Snoopy and Woodstock Better Together magnetic plush set, a floppy Snoopy covered in a Christmas light pattern, cozy socks featuring a winter sledding scene with all the Peanuts Gang members, a cozy fleece blanket featuring the Peanuts gang, a ceramic mug featuring a line illustration of Charlie Brown and Snoopy ice skating together, a pop-up Peanuts card, a dimensional desk figurine featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy sledding down a wooded, snow-covered hill, and a large gift bag with an illustration of Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and Woodstock building snowmen.

The Peanuts® Fan 

Have any Snoopy-heads in your life? Know somebody who can quote Linus’s whole speech from A Charlie Brown Christmas? Treat them with these lovable Peanuts gifts:

  • These festive socks for a Peanuts top fan! 
  • This cozy blanket featuring Snoopy and the Peanuts gang enjoying the snow.
  • This notepad bundle for those last-minute gifts to add to their list.
  • A floppy plush Snoopy for snuggling while watching the Peanuts Gang, of course! 
  • This cute little snowglobe-like figurine featuring a sledding Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
  • A sweet, simple mug perfect for sipping hot chocolate from all season long.
  • A Snoopy and Woodstock Better Together plush set for the little ones.
  • A pop-up Peanuts Paper Wonder card (coming soon) big enough to double as decor and share Christmas joy. 
  • This Peanuts gift bag to hold all their Peanuts goodies!

 

Christmas packages for festive family time  

There’s nothing like the holidays to bring family and friends together. Help your loved ones make lasting memories with a care package full of cute keepsakes and group activities.

 

A Christmas care package for kids featuring an interactive, singing pig plush, a

Lots of Sweetness for Littles

Christmas is an incredible time of year for kids. That said, it’s a LOT of time off from school, and including every cute thing you can to keep them busy will earn you major brownie points with Mom and Dad:

  • This little elf apron and hat set so the kiddos can be merry and stay (sort of) clean while they help you bake Santa’s cookies. 
  • A copy of the recordable storybook “At Christmas and Always, I Love You” (coming soon!) to create memorable moments with the kids or share a story from far away.
  • This Gnome for Christmas Keepsake Ornament (available October 14)—because honestly every Christmas tree needs an ornament this cute.
  • This Squealing’s Greetings interactive plush pig to add some humor to the holidays!
  • A Santa’s Milk and Cookies Better Together plush set for the sweet tooth in the family.
  • Christmas coloring sheets and Crayola crayons for full holiday expression.
  • These holiday stickers (coming soon). (I mean…who doesn’t love stickers?)
  • This Santa Claus wrapping paper to keep things jolly.
  • A mini Just Because card (coming soon)—because even the smallest heart can be touched by a Christmas wish. 

 

Fun With the Family
For someone who loves spending time with family or goes on regular road trips, a family-focused care package could win Christmas.

Christmas care packages to say “thanks”  

teacher care package

Think about all the folks who make your life better and easier all year long: teachers, coaches, healthcare professionals, delivery folks, mail carriers and your hair stylist. One stop at the Appreciation Station in your Hallmark Gold Crown store will help you say thanks to all of them—and is the perfect start for a personalized holiday care package. You’ll find cards and ornaments designed for all of them.

  • Teacher care package suggestions: Grab a gift card, their favorite treats, a teacher ornament, some good pens and pencils, notepads and stationery, helpful classroom supplies and a handwritten card from your kiddo.
  • Coach care package ideas: Pair a  sports-themed ornament with a card for your coach. For a sweet addition, fill a water bottle with wrapped candies and wrap it all in a box with a lanyard for a bow.
  • Neighbor care package ideas: Start with a holiday card and cute neighbor ornament and add a batch of cookies or (and?) a bottle of wine. More ideas: fairy lights or candles or garden tools, gift cards to local coffee shops, or a cute keychain.
  • Hairstylist care package ideas: Say thanks with a card and a stylish Signature ornament. Doubling the usual tip is the traditional gift for a stylist, but a gift is an appropriate substitute if you know what they like. Consider a box of gourmet chocolates, a bottle of their favorite adult beverage or a gift card to a nearby lunch or dinner spot.

Holiday packages to lift spirits  

Who doesn’t need a little comfort and joy during the holidays? If your loved one is missing someone, has a hall in need of decking, is feeling more stressed out than usual or could use some Christmas cheer, try putting some of these gifts together.

A Christmas care package filled with nutcracker-themed gifts, including nesting snack bowls, juice glasses, a mug, a mouse king nutcracker, a tea towel with a nutcracker pattern printed on it, and a nutcracker holiday greeting card.

Homebody Holiday Spirit

One of the best parts about the holidays is getting your home juuuuust right for all the merry moments to come. Here are some gifts ideas to help them do just that:

  • A fresh pine 3-wick candle that’s sure to fill their home with wintry magic.
  • This nutcracker tea towel for adding a touch of Christmas spirit to their kitchen. 
  • These nutcracker juice glasses to make holiday breakfasts merry and bright! 
  • These nutcracker nested bowls for seasonally appropriate snacking.
  • This nutcracker mug—because cocoa tastes even better when it’s sipped from something this cute.
  • This Mouse King nutcracker figurine: Honestly what mantel doesn’t need this?
  • These candy favor boxes for the kiddos! (Adults can have some, too. 😉)
  • And finally, this nutcracker card (coming soon) to add a little nostalgia to the Christmas wishes you send their way.
A snowman-themed care package featuring an interactive plush snowman with a matching book, a snowman mug, a Christmas cookie 3-wick candle, a personalized photo card, a cozy fleece snowman blanket, a snowman itty bittys, and a gift bag covered in an argyle sweater pattern with a gift tag that looks like a pompom knit stocking cap.

Cozy Snowman Fun

There’s nothing like the holidays to bring family and friends together. Help your loved ones make lasting memories with a care package full of cute keepsakes and group activities.

  • This snowman blanket that’s sure to inspire all sorts of fun winter activities.
  • This snowman mug to add holly, jolly joy to every sip.
  • This sugar-cookie-scented 3-wick candle—because who doesn’t want their home smelling like warm cookies?
  • These snowman string lights to add some frosty magic to any room—especially a kid’s room!
  • This itty bittys® Snowman (coming soon): A great snuggle companion for little ones.
  • This piano-playing 20th Anniversary Snowman interactive plush to celebrate two whole decades of winter wonder and joyful laughter.
  • The matching Let the Snow Begin book to bring that piano-playing snowman’s story to life!
  • A photo card to send a personalized wish for Christmas peace, love and joy.
  • A big holiday gift bag in a cozy knit print to hold all these gifts and anything else you want to send to make their season bright.

 

Sweet Holidays Care Package
Remind someone you think they’re sweet with sugary surprises:

  • Sugar or gingerbread cookies (or mix) and supplies to decorate them
  • Hot cocoa with candy cane stirring sticks
  • Christmas candy—or any candy
  • Harry & David peppermint bark
  • Sugar cookies-scented candle

 

Deck the Halls Care Package
Help someone festive-up their office, dorm room or apartment with some of these:

 

Cheers to Christmas
We call this one the “holiday survival kit”:

The finishing touch  

Once you’ve assembled all the items for your Christmas care package, add an extra touch of holiday wonder by arranging and wrapping your package in a festive way and handwriting your message in a holiday card. You’ll end up with a gift that’s not only unique, but really shows you know someone and care about them.