Finding the Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends

Finding a thoughtful Christmas gift for friends can be a wonderful way to express your appreciation, strengthen your friendship, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re looking for a small token of appreciation, a grand gesture, or anything in between, you’re sure to find the perfect Christmas gifts for friends at Broadway Basketeers. This guide offers a variety of Christmas gift ideas for all types of friends, what to write in a Christmas card for friends, and how much to spend on a friend’s Christmas gift. 

Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends 

When choosing a gift for a special friend, it is important to consider your friend’s interests, hobbies, and personality. Here are some great gift ideas to explore:

Personalized Gifts

Add a personal touch to your gift to make it an instant keepsake that can be cherished for years to come. Broadway Basketeers offers a wide variety of personalized gift options: 

• Personalized Sherpa Blanket: A cozy blanket is sure to keep them warm during the holiday months and the personalized embroidery adds a meaningful and special touch.


• Personalized Gold Rim Decanter: A stunning piece that is customizable and is sure to be an elegant addition to any bar or home décor. 

Practical Gifts

Finding a Christmas gift that your friend can use in their day-to-day life is a great way to make a gift meaningful. Here are a few practical gift ideas from Broadway Basketeers:

• Cutting Board: If you’re looking for a practical kitchen gift that will be put to good use, a cutting board is an excellent gift for a friend. Cutting boards are also a great way to present or display a delicious assortment of treats or sweets in a gift.


• Personalized Embroidered Golf Towel: For the golf lover in your life, a high-quality golf towel with a personalized embroidery is a great gift that can be used as they enjoy their favorite sport. 


• Gift Tray: Many Broadway Basketeers gifts are presented on an artisan wooden gift tray that can be used as a serving dish or décor after the tasty treats have been enjoyed. 

Experience Gifts 

Treat your friend to a Christmas gift that involves an experience you can enjoy together and create lasting memories. Here are a few thoughtful experience gift options from Broadway Basketeers: 

• Spa Gift Basket: Treat your friend to a relaxing at-home spa day with a spa gift basket that is brimming with rejuvenating spa products. 


• Wine Gift Basket: Set up a cozy or fun evening with a crisp bottle of wine, perfectly paired gourmet treats, and treasured friends. 

Best Friend Christmas Gifts 

Christmas is the perfect time to express your appreciation to your best friend. Since you probably know your best friend very well, you can select a thoughtful gift that reflects your deeper connection. 

• Memory Box: Many Broadway Basketeers gifts are presented in a wooden memory box. Our stunning mahogany boxes hold photos in the lid and once the treats have been enjoyed, the memory box can be filled with meaningful items, photos, or keepsakes. 


• Personalized Gifts: Personalizing a gift is a thoughtful way to turn your best friend’s Christmas gift into a keepsake that they can keep and cherish.


• Gourmet Food Gifts: If you know your best friends food preferences well, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gourmet gift that caters to their tastes at Broadway Basketeers. 

Gifts for Girl Best Friend

When shopping for a girl best friend, you can make her feel special with a thoughtful gift that reflects the bond you share. At Broadway Basketeers, you’re sure to find the perfect Christmas gift to put a smile on her face. 

The Holiday Hearth Grand Gift Basket is filled with a grand assortment of gourmet treats. Whether she’s in the mood for something sweet, something salty, or anything in between, she is sure to enjoy these gourmet treats. 

The Personalized Name Slate Coaster Set is the perfect Christmas gift for any girl who enjoys wine, coffee, or drinks. These rustic slate coasters feature natural edges, non-slip pads, and a custom engraving with her name or initials. 

If you’re looking for a cozy winter Christmas gift, the Embroidered Navy Sherpa Blanket is the perfect choice. This luxurious sherpa blanket can be custom embroidered with text and features a faux Micro Mink the on one side and a cozy faux lambswool sherpa on the other side.

Gifts for Boy Best Friend 

Wish a male best friend a Happy Holidays with a thoughtful and meaningful gift that fits his interests and personality. At Bradway Basketeers, you’re sure to find a gift that will interest and impress him.

With the Personalized Steel Beer Growler, he can enjoy his favorite brew in style. This sleek and durable growler is crafted from high-quality stainless steel and will keep drink of choice cold for hours. This Christmas gift can be customized with text to add a personal touch.

If you’re shopping for a wine lover, he is sure to appreciate the Premium Mahogany Wine Box. This classy Christmas wine gift includes a crisp bottle wine, a selection of wine accessories, and a signature mahogany gift box with red lining. 

The Celebration Gift Tower with Sweets Nuts and Chocolates is a unique gourmet gift that is perfect for any friend. This stunning Christmas gift contains five gift boxes that are stacked into a gift tower and held together with a matching bow. Each gift box is brimming with an assortment of delicious gourmet treats that he is sure to love.

Christmas Hostess Gifts 

The tradition of bringing a gift for your host or hostess might seem a bit old-fashioned, but a thoughtful thank you gift is a great way to express your appreciation. Hosting a Christmas gather for friends, family, or co-workers can be a lot of work, and a thoughtful thank you gift for the hostess is sure to be appreciated. Whether you’d like to bring a wine gift for the hostess to enjoy, a practical gift, or anything in between, here are a few suggestions for thoughtful hostess gifts for Christmas:

• Gourmet Food Baskets: Treat your hostess to a delicious assortment of gourmet treats as a token of gratitude. Broadway Basketeers also has a selection of Christmas wine gift baskets that pair delicious gourmet treats with a crisp bottle of wine. 


• Decorative Gifts: A beautiful gift for the home is a great way to show your appreciation for the hostess. Broadway Basketeers has a variety of stunning home décor gifts to choose from, including personalized gifts to add a personal touch.


• Unique Serving Dishes: An elegant serving tray or dish is both practical and stylish. Broadway Basketeers offers a variety of stunning gift trays with dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, and many more delightful treats that can be enjoyed before or after the holiday gathering.  

What to Write in a Friend’s Christmas Card 

A heartfelt card can make any Christmas gift more personal and special. Here are a few ideas of what you can write in a holiday card for a friend:

• Holiday Greetings: For a Christmas card, be sure to include holiday greetings and well-wishes that convey appreciation and warmth. 


• Heartfelt Message: A genuine and thoughtful message or a thank you for being a wonderful friend can help make the card meaningful and personal. 


• Shared Experiences: Consider including shared experiences such as cherished memories, inside jokes, or quotes. This can help convey your sentiments and how much you value the friendship. 

If your holiday gift is a thank you gift for a hostess, here are some ideas and inspiration for what to write in a thank you note. 

At Broadway Basketeers, all gifts include a free personalized message so you can wish them well in your own words. You may also want to consider including a handwritten note for a more personal touch.

How Much Should I Spend on a Christmas Gift for My Friends?

When it comes to gift giving, it is the thought that counts and gifts don’t always have to be expensive. When shopping for Christmas gift for a friend, there are many factors to take into consideration when setting a budget. Some factors may include the nature of the friendship, past gift budgets between the two of you, financial situations, as well as cultural norms regarding gift giving. Here are a few options for different gifting budgets: 

Low Budget

These gifts may be affordable, but they can still be meaningful. When shopping with a low budget in mind, try focus on what kind of item will be meaningful to your friend, match their personality, or will be cherished and remembered. This can include a simple special item, an affordable gift basket with gourmet treats, a photo book, or many more special gestures.

Medium Budget

Gifts with a medium or reasonable budget are plentiful and include gourmet gift baskets, personalized gifts, spa gift sets, unique gift towers, fruit baskets, and many more great Christmas gift options. 

High Budget

For close friends, you may consider finding a high-end of luxurious gift to convey your sentiments. These kinds of gifts can include a grand gift basket of gourmet goodies, personalized and customized gifts, or an elegant wine gift.

Regardless of your gifting budget, all Broadway Basketeers gifts are elegantly presented and ready to be enjoyed upon arrival. 

Giving a thoughtful gift to a meaningful friend can strengthen friendships and create lasting memories. At Broadway Basketeers, you’re sure to find the perfect Christmas gift for any friend regardless of their preferences, tastes, or your gifting budget. All Broadway Basketeers gifts also include a customizable gift message so you can add a personal touch to your special gift.