You found our list of the best corporate holiday party favors.
Corporate holiday party favors are gifts presented to employees at company Christmas parties. Traditionally, these gifts are part of individual place settings or sit on a designated gift table. However, if your holiday party is remote, then you can still send party favors to thank attendees for sharing in the festivities. The purpose of these favors is to spread joy and gratitude.
These favors are similar to employee gifts and perfect for virtual corporate holiday parties, office Christmas parties, office parties, and remote team celebrations.
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List of corporate holiday party favors
Below is a list of festive favors suitable for any winter holiday.
1. Hot Cocoa Bombs
Hot cocoa bombs are chocolate balls filled with popular hot chocolate toppings like marshmallows and sprinkles. Just place in a mug, add warm milk, and the ball dissolves into a rich cup of cocoa for a show and dessert all in one!
Cocoa Bombs is the original creator of this delicious treat. The firm produces hot cocoa bombs in over 40 inventive flavors, such as Irish coffee and Mexican cinnamon. Each artisan, handmade chocolate ball consists of flavored milk, dark, or white chocolate and comes individually wrapped. The seller also offers options for wholesale and corporate gifting.
Buy hot cocoa bombs.
2. Cool Snow Globes
These globes contain a wide variety of images, from scenery to animals to artwork. For example: a cardinal, Buddha, and Starry Night. By gifting these unconventional decorations, you pay homage to your team’s diversity and worldliness. Each snow globe is approximately four inches tall and comes in a beautiful box ready for gifting.
Buy Cool Snow Globes.
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3. Pine Cone Fire Starters
Though unconventional, pine cone fire starters make fitting favors for winter parties. To use, gather firewood, light the pinecone, and place the starter on top of the kindling. A wax base helps the cone burn for up to 15 minutes, ample time to spark a flame. Outdoorsy employees will enjoy these corporate party favors, and fans of living room fireplaces can make use of it too. Each pine cone fire starter comes wrapped in cellophane and tied with a ribbon.
4. Live Christmas Cacti
A living plant can perk up any space, especially if your employees work from home. Christmas cacti are hearty houseplants that bloom with bright white or fuschia flowers around holiday time. This plant species requires little water and is easy to care for. Succulents Box sells Christmas cacti in two choices of size, with an option to add mini clay pots.
Buy live Christmas cacti.
5. Candy Cane Edible Shot Glasses
If your virtual Christmas party includes adult beverages, then edible candy cane shot glasses are one way to add extra fun. Each glass is made of peppermint candy that infuses the chosen liquor with a hint of mint. The vessels are safe to eat, so party attendees can take a bite after taking a shot. One case contains 12 candy shot glasses.
Buy Candy Cane Edible Shot Glasses.
6. 12 Coffees of Christmas
Sending seasonal blends primes your team for a holiday-themed virtual coffee break. This assortment contains flavors such as peppermint mocha, spiced eggnog, and roasted chestnut, and each label features a charming Christmas cartoon. Because the gift box is so affordable, you can send the whole set to every employee. Or, divvy the bags up and present one or two flavors to each guest.
7. Holiday Candles
The cozy glow of a burning candle sets a Christmas atmosphere. These candles from Etsy seller NatureWorksCandles are available in scents like pine, cinnamon, and spearmint, with names like peace, joy, and comfort. Each candle comes in a metal tin with a customizable holiday label.
8. Gingerbread Tea
Gingerbread tea is a spicy black tea with hints of cinnamon, orange, and ginger. The blend tastes good on its own or with milk and sugar added. Reviewers compare the taste and scent of the blend with chai. The loose tea is available in pyramid-shaped tea bags, and makes a lovely standalone favor, or a great addition to a holiday mug.
Buy gingerbread tea.
9. Custom-Label Olive Oil & Vinegar
Holidays revolve around food, and gourmet gifts tend to be the top Christmas party favors & gifts. These artisan olive oils and balsamic vinegar blends are perfect for bulk gifting. Each bottle includes a customizable label that an event favor specialist will work with you to design. The site requires an order minimum of twelve units for custom packaging.
Buy custom-label olive oil & balsamic vinegar.
10. Reindeer Key Bottle Openers
These bottle openers give a subtle and sophisticated nod to the holidays with a vintage reindeer key design. Each opener is made from sturdy stainless steel and comes in a giftable holiday box. The understated style means that recipients can utilize the tool yearlong, not just in December.
Buy reindeer key bottle openers.
11. Rokz Glass Rimmers
Cocktail rimmers add a fun flair to any holiday cocktail party. Rockz offers several different flavor options for any team member’s taste.
You can order any of the following flavors:
- Bittersweet
- Bloody Mary
- Chocolate
- Citrus Jalapeno
- Citrus Petals
- Lemon Drop
- Lime Margarita
- Sweet Heat
- Wild Hibiscus
Each four-ounce package will rim approximately 40 drinks. With sugar, salt, and spice, these glass rimmers are a delicious addition to any drink!
Buy Rokz Glass Rimmers.
12. Mulling Spice
Mulled wine is a traditional Christmas drink that has been around for centuries. When cold weather comes, countries like England, Germany, and France enjoy variations of warmed red wine spiked with cloves, allspice, orange, and cinnamon. By gifting these spice blends, you enable guests to brew up their own batch of mulled wine or mulled cider. This mulled spice kit from Etsy seller Sukimoonstone arrives in a tasteful cardboard box with a ribbon and a gift tag, and makes for a picturesque present.
Buy mulling spice.
13. Holiday Berry Jam
These five-ounce jars of holiday jam contain blueberry preserves made from all-natural ingredients. Gifters can customize labels by choosing a background color, a seasonal greeting, and up to 40 characters of additional text. Each set comes with eight jars. Orders typically ship and get delivered within ten business days, and a rush shipping option is also available.
Buy holiday berry jam.
14. Light-Up Christmas Cactus
Chances are, your teammates do not own any Christmas decorations like this cactus. These figurines put a fun spin on the traditional Christmas tree by decking a ceramic cactus in lights instead. The tiny bulbs on the cactus light up when admirers flip a switch. The knick-knack’s iridescent finish and unique style will brighten up any room.
Buy light-up Christmas cactus.
15. Penguin Sticky Tabs
The penguin sticky notes come in ten designs, each exhibiting a different facial expression. Since these festive stationery supplies come in handy for desk jobs, they make great office Christmas party favors. Each pack contains 15 sheets per design, which is ideal for taking notes or making memos. The tabs are also fun for work-from-home staff members looking to add some personality to remote offices.
Buy penguin sticky tabs.
16. Vintage Holiday Mint Slider Tin
When looking for corporate event favor ideas, check out these vintage mint tins! Each of these treat tins contains a vintage-style Christmas image, in an aesthetic ideal for a retro-style holiday party. Designs include Santa, reindeer, and an elf, so choose the pattern you like best, or mix and match designs. The tins come with 64 sugar-free mints.
Buy Vintage Holiday Mint Slider Tin.
17. Metallic Nutcracker Christmas Crackers
Party crackers, also sometimes called Christmas crackers, are cardboard paper tubes meant to be pulled apart. The crackers sometimes make loud noises and often include small prizes or confetti. These party crackers are silver and gold nutcrackers and are appropriate for holiday parties as well as celebrations anytime during the year. Each cracker contains items like party hats, card decorations, and reusable hanging decor. These crackers make suitable Christmas party favors for adults, especially in office settings.
Buy metallic nutcracker Christmas crackers.
18. Personalized Stemless Wine Glasses
This gift is ideal for virtual holiday happy hours and makes a great holiday present for employees. Either inscribe the vessel with a simple company name or department name or add a special message. Since each glass arrives in a simple but tasteful cardboard box with a clear window, you won’t have to worry about adding gift wrap or spending extra time on preparation before your party!
Buy personalized stemless wine glasses.
19. Hot Apple Cider Tubes
Hot apple cider is a drink that is fitting from fall to wintertime, and this cranberry hot cider variety is especially appropriate for the holidays. Each mix comes in a tube tied with a plaid ribbon and cinnamon stick and includes directions for making the drink. The seller also offers to customize tags with logos or personalized holiday messages for employees.
20. Seasonal Hand Sanitizers
Though sanitizer might not be the kind of alcohol one associates with holiday parties, recent history has shown how useful travel disinfectants can be. Available scents include candy cane, Christmas tree, Oh Holy Night, and pumpkin spice. You can order singles or three packs of each scent. These sprayers make great holiday swag.
21. Logo Ornaments
Ornaments are one of the most basic corporate Christmas favor ideas. These customizable baubles from DiscountMugs are shatter-proof and made in America. They come in over a dozen colors, with the option to add text, logos, or artwork to each. These ornaments make great gifts for clients as well as employees. You could even start a tradition and send a different color bauble every year.
Buy logo ornaments.
22. Snowflake Bottle Stoppers
Wine bottle stoppers are popular wedding favors and make classy yet affordable corporate favors as well. These snowflake toppers are perfect for wintertime. Each silver snowflake tool comes in a printed, window-front box wrapped in a white ribbon. These favors are a great addition to any holiday party or company event.
Buy snowflake bottle stoppers.
Virtual holiday events that include favors
Booking a virtual team event that includes mailed components takes care of the party-planning and favor-ordering processes in a single move.
23. Gingerbread Games
Gingerbread Games is a friendly holiday competition between teammates. Participants receive a kit in the mail complete with gingerbread people, frosting, and sprinkles. During the event, a host leads the teams through mini-games, choose-your-own-adventure experiences, and a decorating contest. At the end of the Zoom call, the cookie decorators get to enjoy their creations.
Learn more about virtual Gingerbread Games.
Final Thoughts
Swag is one of the highlights of any event, and holiday swag is a perk of Christmas parties. Just because your annual party is virtual, does not mean that you cannot send goodies to your team. Shipping surprises is a great way to make your bash feel more momentous and to make your team’s season merry and bright.
Next, check out list of holiday messages for employees, this one with the best company swag bag ideas, and this one with employee appreciation quotes.
We also have a list of office decorating contest ideas for the holidays.
Angela Robinson