The Best Christmas Gifts for Neighbors
Need some gift ideas for the people in your neighborhood? These are the best Christmas gifts for neighbors – from the fun to the really useful.
Getting neighbors a Christmas gift can seem like a very tricky thing. Even those who don’t have a close relationship with those next door can be caught off-guard by receiving a gift seemingly out of the blue. Don’t stress—instead, grab a couple of these items to be prepared with an appropriate neighbor’s Christmas gift.
After all, these people literally know where you live!
Best Christmas Gifts For Neighbors
How close are you to your neighbors? Are they people that you talk to almost every day? Or are they more or less people you see casually when you drive home every day?
What to buy neighbors for Christmas can be a really tough decision. Thankfully there are some general guidelines you can follow that will save you a lot of hassle.
This post contains affiliate links.
Give Something You’d Like to Get
I call this the golden rule of gift-giving. If you wouldn’t enjoy receiving something as a gift, don’t give it to someone else. Give them something that you think they will appreciate. Bonus points if you know their favorite team or designer!
Keep the Price Moderate
Giving gifts inevitably puts the responsibility and expectation of another gift in return. Keep that in mind when you buy them a gift.
If you give them something small, they won’t feel as bad if they forgot or can’t give you something in return.
The best way to do this is to keep the price moderate. Don’t give them something really expensive. But you also don’t want to appear to be cheap or thoughtless. Staying mid-price is safe.
Give Something They Can Use
If you don’t know your neighbor very well, give them something they can use. There are a few items on my list below that are beautiful versions of very helpful kitchen tools.
It’s always better to give handy gifts with real purpose than to try and guess at their favorite home decor items or personal preferences.
Above all, just go with your gut. What reminds you of your neighbor? It really is the thought that counts. If something just screams their name, get it and write a little note explaining why it makes you think of them.
9 Best Christmas Gifts for Neighbors
I found the 9 best gift ideas for your neighbors. These are things almost anyone will enjoy and find very useful. I even made the images clickable so you can shop directly from this post.
There is a clickable menu at the top and bottom of this list. Scroll through the images and click the ones that look like something your neighbor might like.
#1 Designer Kitchen Knives
Going with my tips above, a set of knives is always welcome. These knives are so cute too! Whether you know if your neighbor enjoys cooking or not, everyone can use a sharp set of knives.
#2 Aromatic Reed Diffuser
If you know what your neighbor’s favorite scent is, then definitely buy them a reed diffuser. These are so chic and fit into every type of decor.
If you don’t know what scent your neighbor likes, go with something mild. Lavender is a safe bet. It’s a relaxing scent that almost all men and women enjoy.
#3 Designer Candle
You just can’t go wrong with candles. These candles have the cutest prints on them. Make your candle gift stand out with a chic design and beautiful scent.
#4 Beautiful Coffee Mugs
Everyone loves coffee mugs. Even if your neighbor is one of those strange types of people that can live life without coffee, they might still enjoy a cup of tea or even hot soup.
Make this gift extra-personal by including their favorite cocoa, tea, or coffee in the gift bag along with it.
#5 Cute Apron
Cooks, bakers, or even just occasional microwavers will all enjoy this flirty apron. It looks just as good when you wear it as it does hanging up on the kitchen wall.
#6 Monogram Pouch
This cute little pouch can hold makeup or double as a traveling pouch. When you buy your neighbor something with their monogram, you send the message that you bought this just for them.
#7 Glasses in a Serving Tray
These chic glasses can be used at the next neighborhood party. The gold accents make them fit in with either fancy parties or casual get-togethers.
Take this gift to the next level by adding a bottle of their favorite liquor.
#8 Marble Cake Stand
This cake stand looks almost too good to use. Anyone you give this to will feel absolutely pampered. It’s fantastic for displaying designer cakes, a vase of flowers, or even delicate cupcakes.
#9 Planter with a Stand
If your neighbor loves plants and all things green, then give them a sturdy planter with a gorgeous design. This one is simple but admirable. It fits in any decor theme, especially farmhouse.
Below is a clickable list of the items I picked out as being the best gifts for any neighbor. Click around and have fun Christmas shopping!
More Gift Ideas
Need some more gift ideas? We’ve got you covered! Here are some more ideas for anyone on your list.
Tania Griffis is an accomplished writer, blogger, and interior designer with a Journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma. She started her popular blog, Run to Radiance, in 2011, demonstrating her design expertise through the personal remodeling of six houses to millions of readers across the globe.
Tania also owns The Creative Wheelhouse, a respected ghostwriting agency for bloggers, further showcasing her talent for creating engaging and informative content.
