‘Tis the season to be jolly, and the holiday season is the perfect time to share cheer and show appreciation to the clients, partners, and staff and vendors who supported your business all year long. Taking time to choose the right gift can strengthen relationships, keep your brand top of mind, and set the tone for a strong start to the new year.
The challenge is, how to pick the right gift(s) that send the message of gratitude that you mean to convey, without breaking the bank or coming across cheesy? Take a dive into our 10 holiday branded gift ideas, so you can keep your network happy this holiday season.
1. Engraved Cutting Boards
An engraved cutting board is one of the most memorable corporate holiday gifts you can send. It’s tasteful, practical, and displays your brand subtly without feeling overly promotional – and who doesn’t love a DIY charcuterie board setup at the holidays?
Perfect for: real estate closings, hospitality clients, executive gifting.
2. Luxury Holiday Candles & Seasonal Scents
Think pine, cedarwood, mulled spice, or warm vanilla. Include a custom holiday message or your logo subtly on the packaging to keep it cute and focus on a subtle reminder that your network will actually want to use.
Perfect for: client appreciation gifts, holiday thank-you boxes, real estate closings, boutique gifting, and executive-level partners who appreciate a high-end seasonal touch.
3. Executive Notebooks + 2025 Planners
We live in a digital world, but many people still appreciate putting pen to paper for important moments or to clear their minds. Associate your brand with those meaningful moments and set your clients up for a strong start in January with modern, branded planners or luxury notebooks.
Perfect for: corporate teams, board members, professional service firms, conference attendees, and clients preparing for annual planning season.
4. Branded Outdoor Drinkware for Winter & Beyond
High-quality outdoor drinkware (insulated tumblers, travel mugs, sport bottles) and barware remains a top seller during the holiday season. Pair it with hot cocoa kits, seasonal teas or something stronger for extra impact.
Perfect for: top clients, hybrid workforce, fitness brands, universities.
5. Premium Laptop Bags & Tech-Friendly Totes
A modern laptop bag or tech organizer gives clients or your team a practical gift they can use daily while they’re on the move. Look for padded compartments, water-resistant materials, convenient handles and sleek branding.
Perfect for: tech, consulting, remote teams, corporate clients.
6. Curated Holiday Snack Boxes
Gourmet snack assortments, charcuterie sets, bakery boxes, or chocolate treats make seasonal gifting personal and memorable. Add subtle branding on the packaging to stay top of mind for all the happy snacking.
PS – don’t forget to consider allergies, ensure proper packaging and avoid known allergens like peanuts.
Perfect for: holiday party gift bags and leave behinds, employee appreciation.
7. Personalized Desk & Office Essentials
Upgrade the classic desk gift with modern, premium items that actually spark joy. Think engraved desk nameplates, gold-accent executive pens, marble stationery holders, or even a leather post it dispenser that feels luxurious (not basic).
Add your branding subtly for a polished look without overwhelming the aesthetic.
Perfect for: corporate teams, accountants, attorneys, finance firms, executives who love stylish organization.
8. Cozy Holiday Apparel & Winter Wear (They’ll Wear It All Season)
Nothing says holiday comfort like high-quality winter apparel. Branded fleece jackets, cozy crewnecks, sherpa vests, quarter-zips, knit beanies, and warm scarves always hit the mark.
Choose retail-quality fabrics to ensure your branding stays front-and-center – because if the apparel is good, clients will wear it everywhere.
Perfect for: hybrid teams, universities, nonprofits, real estate gifts, year-end appreciation packages.
9. Wellness & Self-Care Kits
Holiday burnout is real, between the never ending stressors of everyday life plus a hectic social and family schedule. All that makes wellness gifts the hero of the season. Create custom kits featuring mindfulness journals, herbal teas, essential oil rollers, aromatherapy diffusers, fuzzy socks, or mini “take-a-break” bundles.
These gifts show genuine care and support mental well-being during the busiest time of year
Perfect for: HR teams, education clients, healthcare partners, employee recognition programs, high-stress industries.
10. Premium Holiday Gift Boxes Featuring Promotional Items With Logo
Curate a premium, festive gift box filled with high-value promotional items with a logo – think outdoor drinkware, elevated desk accessories, small curated tech gifts, or even branded treats.
Wrapped in holiday packaging and topped with handwritten notes, these boxes feel custom, personal, and incredibly thoughtful.
Perfect for: VIP clients, partners, board members, executive teams, and multi-recipient corporate gifting programs.
Bonus: How to Elevate Corporate Gifts With Branding
Holiday gifts shouldn’t feel like advertisements. The best strategy is premium items and subtle branding. Consider:
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Small logos on sleeves rather than chest (for apparel)
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Embossed branding instead of printed (for notebooks + leather)
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Engraved logos on metal or wood gifts
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Holiday packaging with your logo instead of branding the item itself
This increases perceived value and encourages your recipient to keep and use the items – and isn’t that the whole point at the end of the day
Ready to Order Holiday Gifts for Your Clients?
District Consulting sources premium gifting collections – from engraved cutting boards to custom tee shirts, laptop bags, outdoor drinkware, and high-end promotional items with logo.
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