# Christmas gifts for staff and employees > Good Christmas gifts for staff include a festive mug and socks set, a scented candle, a reed diffuser, a book-shaped mug or a notebook. - Published by Next Day Gifts: 2026-10-23; last reviewed 2026-10-23 - URL: https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/guides/christmas-gifts-for-staff ## Key points - Pick a mug for a simple, friendly gift: the Nostalgic Christmas Mug and Socks Set pairs a 500 ml ceramic mug with stripy socks. - Choose a Book Shaped Mug for teachers and book lovers, or a Frog Shaped Mug for colleagues who like wildlife. - Scented candles suit an office: the Christmas Glass Candle With Tree comes in three scents and burns for about 25 hours. - For a desk gift, try an A5 notebook such as The Reader Tarot Art A5 Notebook, which has 100 lined sheets. - Over £60 of gifts we pay the first £6 of delivery, so one ordinary parcel travels free. ## How did we choose these gifts? We picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can match a gift to the person and the job it needs to do. We also aimed for a mix of kinds and budgets, from mugs and candles to desk notebooks and festive signs. That way, you can find a gift for a small team or a larger one across a range of budgets. Want to see more? Browse every gift in our [Gifts for colleagues](/gifts-for-colleagues) range, or try [Thank you gifts](/thank-you-gifts) and [Gifts under £20](/gifts-under-20). ## Which Christmas mugs make good team gifts? Three Christmas mugs make great team gifts: a lidded mug, a mug and socks set and a tree mug with a spoon. Each is ceramic, festive in look and comes in a colour cardboard box, so every colleague gets something thoughtful. ### [Christmas Lidded Mug](/products/christmas-lidded-mug) (£11.99) A clever pick when you're stuck: this ceramic mug has its own lid, and the puppy and snowman designs have bobble hat lids. Choose the design that suits the person. The Winter Puppy holds 480 ml, the Winter Snowman 470 ml and the Red Christmas House 350 ml. Each comes in a colour cardboard box. It's a fun gift for hot chocolate lovers and novelty mug fans on your team. *Best for: Hot chocolate lovers.* ### [Nostalgic Christmas Mug and Socks Set](/products/nostalgic-christmas-mug-and-socks) (£11.99) An everyday treat with a festive print. This 500 ml ceramic mug has a bright red handle and comes with a pair of stripy socks. It comes in a colour cardboard box. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, so it is easy to look after. It's a warm, friendly pick for Secret Santa, stocking fillers or a thank-you for a colleague. *Best for: Secret Santa and stocking fillers.* ### [Fir Tree Mug and Snowflake Spoon Set](/products/fir-tree-mug-and-spoon-set) (£11.99) A smart choice for a colleague who loves a hot drink. This iridescent white ceramic tree mug holds 350 ml and comes with a matching snowflake spoon. Both come in a colour cardboard box. The mug is 17.5 cm tall and 13.5 cm wide, a clear festive shape for any desk. Hand wash only and do not microwave. It's lovely for hot chocolate fans. *Best for: Colleagues who love a hot drink.* - [Christmas Lidded Mug](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/christmas-lidded-mug): £11.99 - [Nostalgic Christmas Mug and Socks Set](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/nostalgic-christmas-mug-and-socks): £11.99 - [Fir Tree Mug and Snowflake Spoon Set](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/fir-tree-mug-and-spoon-set): £11.99 ## Which tea mugs are fun gifts for colleagues? Four ceramic mugs make fun gifts for colleagues: a frog, a book, a matcha mug and a beehive. What ties them together is character: each mug holds between 350 ml and 500 ml, so there is room for a proper brew. ### [Frog Shaped Mug and Lily Pad Saucer](/products/frog-mug) (£12.99) A good-humoured gift for anyone who likes frogs, wildlife or a fun mug. This ceramic frog mug holds 450 ml and comes with a matching lily pad saucer, which makes it a quirky pick for tea and coffee lovers. It's a great secret Santa gift for a colleague. Just remember it's hand wash only and shouldn't go in the microwave. *Best for: Frog fans and secret Santa.* ### [Book Shaped Mug](/products/book-mug) (from £9.49) Ideal for anyone who loves books, and a lovely pick for teachers. This ceramic mug is shaped like a book and holds 450 ml. Choose from four designs, including The Reader, so you can match it to the person. It comes in a colour cardboard box, and two designs also include tissue paper. Hand wash only, and keep it out of the microwave. *Best for: Book lovers and teachers.* ### [Matcha Made in Heaven Mug With Coaster Lid](/products/matcha-mug) (£11.99) A gift for the kitchen they'll use, especially if they love matcha or tea. This 350 ml ceramic mug comes with a lid that doubles as a coaster, a neat extra for a busy desk. The mug is 10.5 cm tall and comes in a colour cardboard box, so it's ready to give. A good choice for teachers, friends or a secret Santa. *Best for: Matcha and tea lovers.* ### [Beehive Mug and Spoon Set](/products/beehive-mug-and-spoon-set) (£11.99) Something they'll show off, thanks to its beehive shape and bee detail. This white ceramic mug holds 500 ml and comes with a gold-effect metal spoon that has a bee detail. It's a warm thank you gift, and a lovely pick for birthdays or new homes. Hand wash only, and keep it out of the microwave. *Best for: Thank you and birthday gifts.* - [Frog Shaped Mug and Lily Pad Saucer](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/frog-mug): £12.99 - [Book Shaped Mug](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/book-mug): From £9.49 - [Matcha Made in Heaven Mug With Coaster Lid](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/matcha-mug): £11.99 - [Beehive Mug and Spoon Set](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/beehive-mug-and-spoon-set): £11.99 ## Which scented candles and diffusers suit an office? Scented candles and reed diffusers make friendly, easy gifts for a team. They come in several scents, from festive to fresh, and suit Secret Santa, hosts and teachers. Here are five to choose from. ### [Christmas Glass Candle With Tree](/products/christmas-glass-candle-with-tree) (£11.99) Practical and pretty, this glass candle has a wooden lid topped with a small Christmas tree. You can pick from three scents: Bah Humbug Orange & Clove, Holly Jolly Pine & Fir, or Merry and Bright Bauble Cinnamon & Spice. It burns for approx 25 hours in total and comes in a white cardboard box with a sticker. A good fit for stocking fillers, Secret Santa and teachers. *Best for: Stocking fillers and Secret Santa.* ### [Sugarplum Bakery Gingerbread Candle](/products/sugarplum-bakery-gingerbread-candle) (£8.49) A good-humoured gift, this gingerbread cookie candle has a festive Sugarplum Bakery print and a star-shaped tag. It is a tube candle, 20 cm tall, made from paraffin wax and scented like gingerbread cookie. It comes with a hang tag and a brown cardboard box with a sticker. It suits hosts, friends and Secret Santa. Never leave a lit candle unattended. *Best for: Hosts and Secret Santa.* ### [Christmas Pudding Scented Tube Candle](/products/christmas-pudding-scented-tube-candle) (£8.49) Made to be noticed, this Christmas pudding tube candle has a jolly, colourful nostalgic print. It is 20 cm tall and burns for about 70 hours in total, so you get plenty of time to enjoy the scent. Once cleaned, the tube can be used as a vase. It suits mums, hosts and Secret Santa, and works well as a stocking filler. *Best for: Mums and hosts.* ### [Destination Reed Diffuser, 100 ml](/products/destination-reed-diffuser) (£9.49) If they love travel, this is the one. This 100 ml glass reed diffuser comes in six travel-inspired scents, from Kyoto Bamboo & Cherry Blossom to Amalfi Coast Sparkling Lemon Blossom. It is 23 cm tall and comes in a colour cardboard box with a window. It suits travel lovers, housewarmings, teachers and Secret Santa. A simple gift that is easy to give to several people at once. *Best for: Travel lovers and housewarmings.* ### [Essential Oil Reed Diffuser, 200 ml](/products/essential-oil-reed-diffuser) (£14.99) Calm, scented and easy to love, this 200 ml reed diffuser sits in a glass bottle with Indonesian rattan reeds. It is made with essential oils and comes in six scents, from Cinnamon & Clove to Lime & Ginger. Turn the reeds for a quicker release of scent. It suits scent lovers, new homeowners, mums and thank-you gifts. *Best for: Scent lovers and new homeowners.* - [Christmas Glass Candle With Tree](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/christmas-glass-candle-with-tree): £11.99 - [Sugarplum Bakery Gingerbread Candle](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/sugarplum-bakery-gingerbread-candle): £8.49 - [Christmas Pudding Scented Tube Candle](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/christmas-pudding-scented-tube-candle): £8.49 - [Destination Reed Diffuser, 100 ml](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/destination-reed-diffuser): £9.49 - [Essential Oil Reed Diffuser, 200 ml](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/essential-oil-reed-diffuser): £14.99 ## What festive signs and ornaments can brighten a workplace? Festive signs and ornaments can brighten a workplace with a bit of seasonal cheer. These three picks suit a shelf, mantel or door. What ties them together is that each is festive décor that's easy to display and suits colleagues and Secret Santa. ### [Brussels Sprout Shelf Sitter](/products/brussels-sprout-shelf-sitter) (£6.49) A playful pick for your team, this smiling Brussels sprout is a fun gift for colleagues and Secret Santa. It has dangling legs and bright red boots, and it sits on a shelf, mantel or windowsill. At 18 cm tall, it is a small ornament, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. A light, playful gift that makes people smile. *Best for: Colleagues and Secret Santa.* ### [Holly Jolly Christmas Sign](/products/holly-jolly-christmas-sign) (£6.49) A good-humoured gift, this colourful hanging sign says 'Have a Holly Jolly Christmas'. Made from MDF, it is 40 cm tall and 20 cm wide, so it hangs on a door, over a mantel or as part of a festive display. It comes with a swing tag. It is a simple way to spread seasonal cheer across a team space, and it suits colleagues, families and Secret Santa. *Best for: Festive doors and mantels.* ### [Winter Wonderland Checklist Sign](/products/winter-wonderland-checklist-sign) (£6.49) A smart choice for a colleague, this Winter Wonderland sign has a list of seasonal activities to tick off. Made from MDF, it is 44 cm tall and 16.5 cm wide, and it is a festive piece of décor for the home. It comes with a hang tag and plastic wrap. It is a fun pick for families, Mum and Secret Santa, and a light way to share the season with your team. *Best for: Winter-loving teams and families.* - [Brussels Sprout Shelf Sitter](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/brussels-sprout-shelf-sitter): £6.49 - [Holly Jolly Christmas Sign](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/holly-jolly-christmas-sign): £6.49 - [Winter Wonderland Checklist Sign](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/winter-wonderland-checklist-sign): £6.49 ## Which notebooks and desk gifts suit a colleague? Notebooks and desk gifts suit a colleague who likes to write, plan or keep their desk personal. Each pick below has its own look and suits a different taste. What ties them together is a clear design and room for everyday notes or keepsakes. ### [Sweet Dreams A5 Dream Journal](/products/sweet-dreams-a5-dream-journal) (£7.49) Useful all year round, this A5 dream journal has a celestial moon and stars design and reads Sweet Dreams. It holds 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, so there is plenty of room to jot things down. It measures 21 cm tall, 15 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep, and weighs 325 g. It suits a colleague who loves dreams or writing, and it makes a fun Secret Santa gift. *Best for: Dreamers and journal keepers.* ### [The Reader Tarot Art A5 Notebook](/products/the-reader-tarot-a5-notebook) (£7.49) Nice to unwrap, nicer to use, this A5 notebook has tarot-inspired artwork of a moonlit reader and a dragon. Inside are 100 lined sheets, ready for spells, stories or everyday notes. It is 21 cm tall, 14.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep, and it weighs 325 g. It suits book lovers, fantasy fans and writers, and it is a lovely Secret Santa pick. *Best for: Book lovers and fantasy fans.* ### [Retro Cassette Tape Storage Box](/products/cassette-tape-storage-box) (£8.49) A small gift with a big smile, this retro storage box is shaped like a classic 90-minute cassette tape. It carries the words A Soundtrack for the Strange and is made of MDF. It measures 21 cm tall, 16 cm wide and 5 cm deep, with room for keepsakes, trinkets and desk bits. It suits music fans and retro lovers, and gives a colleague's desk a bit of character. *Best for: Music fans and retro lovers.* - [Sweet Dreams A5 Dream Journal](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/sweet-dreams-a5-dream-journal): £7.49 - [The Reader Tarot Art A5 Notebook](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/the-reader-tarot-a5-notebook): £7.49 - [Retro Cassette Tape Storage Box](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/cassette-tape-storage-box): £8.49 ## Our christmas gifts for staff and employees compared Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent. | Gift | Best for | Delivery | |---|---|---| | [Christmas Lidded Mug](/products/christmas-lidded-mug) (£11.99) | Hot chocolate lovers | Same-day dispatch | | [Nostalgic Christmas Mug and Socks Set](/products/nostalgic-christmas-mug-and-socks) (£11.99) | Secret Santa and stocking fillers | Same-day dispatch | | [Fir Tree Mug and Snowflake Spoon Set](/products/fir-tree-mug-and-spoon-set) (£11.99) | Colleagues who love a hot drink | Same-day dispatch | | [Frog Shaped Mug and Lily Pad Saucer](/products/frog-mug) (£12.99) | Frog fans and secret Santa | Same-day dispatch | | [Book Shaped Mug](/products/book-mug) (from £9.49) | Book lovers and teachers | Same-day dispatch | | [Matcha Made in Heaven Mug With Coaster Lid](/products/matcha-mug) (£11.99) | Matcha and tea lovers | Same-day dispatch | | [Beehive Mug and Spoon Set](/products/beehive-mug-and-spoon-set) (£11.99) | Thank you and birthday gifts | Same-day dispatch | | [Christmas Glass Candle With Tree](/products/christmas-glass-candle-with-tree) (£11.99) | Stocking fillers and Secret Santa | Same-day dispatch | | [Sugarplum Bakery Gingerbread Candle](/products/sugarplum-bakery-gingerbread-candle) (£8.49) | Hosts and Secret Santa | Same-day dispatch | | [Christmas Pudding Scented Tube Candle](/products/christmas-pudding-scented-tube-candle) (£8.49) | Mums and hosts | Same-day dispatch | | [Destination Reed Diffuser, 100 ml](/products/destination-reed-diffuser) (£9.49) | Travel lovers and housewarmings | Same-day dispatch | | [Essential Oil Reed Diffuser, 200 ml](/products/essential-oil-reed-diffuser) (£14.99) | Scent lovers and new homeowners | Standard dispatch | | [Brussels Sprout Shelf Sitter](/products/brussels-sprout-shelf-sitter) (£6.49) | Colleagues and Secret Santa | Same-day dispatch | | [Holly Jolly Christmas Sign](/products/holly-jolly-christmas-sign) (£6.49) | Festive doors and mantels | Same-day dispatch | | [Winter Wonderland Checklist Sign](/products/winter-wonderland-checklist-sign) (£6.49) | Winter-loving teams and families | Same-day dispatch | | [Sweet Dreams A5 Dream Journal](/products/sweet-dreams-a5-dream-journal) (£7.49) | Dreamers and journal keepers | Same-day dispatch | | [The Reader Tarot Art A5 Notebook](/products/the-reader-tarot-a5-notebook) (£7.49) | Book lovers and fantasy fans | Same-day dispatch | | [Retro Cassette Tape Storage Box](/products/cassette-tape-storage-box) (£8.49) | Music fans and retro lovers | Same-day dispatch | ## When should I order for Christmas? Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide: | Gifts marked | Last order for Christmas | |---|---| | Same-day dispatch | noon on Thursday 17 December | | Standard dispatch | noon on Wednesday 9 December | Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our [Christmas delivery dates guide](/guides/christmas-delivery-dates) has every date in one place. ## Ready to choose? Festive mugs, scented candles, reed diffusers, signs and desk notebooks make friendly Christmas gifts for staff, suiting tea lovers, book fans, colleagues and teams. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: [Christmas gift ideas for colleagues they will actually use](/guides/christmas-gift-ideas-for-colleagues) · [Secret Santa gift ideas under £15](/guides/secret-santa-gift-ideas) · [Christmas gift delivery dates 2026](/guides/christmas-delivery-dates). ## Questions ### What is a good Christmas gift for staff under £20? The Christmas Lidded Mug is a great pick. It is a ceramic mug with a lid, in Winter Puppy, Winter Snowman or Red Christmas House designs, holding 350 to 480 ml. It suits friends and Secret Santa swaps. ### What is a good Secret Santa gift for a book lover? The Book Shaped Mug suits a Secret Santa well. It is a ceramic mug shaped like a book, holding 450 ml, and comes in four designs, including I Love Books and Coffee and Books. For a book lover who also writes, try The Reader Tarot Art A5 Notebook, with 100 lined sheets for stories and everyday notes. ### What is a good gift for a whole team at Christmas? The Holly Jolly Christmas Sign brings a festive touch to any door or mantel. It is a colourful MDF hanging sign that reads 'Have a Holly Jolly Christmas', 40 cm tall and 20 cm wide. For something small, the Brussels Sprout Shelf Sitter is 18 cm tall, with a cheerful smile and bright red boots. ### Can I add a message to a Christmas gift for my staff? Yes. Every order can carry a free e-card with your message, emailed to them at 8am on the first day the gift could arrive. Add it to any gift, such as the Christmas Glass Candle With Tree. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay. ### Is there a Christmas gift that smells nice for staff? The Christmas Pudding Scented Tube Candle is a good pick. It is 20 cm tall, with a jolly, colourful nostalgic print and a total burn time of about 70 hours. For a non-candle option, the Essential Oil Reed Diffuser, 200 ml, comes in six scents, from cinnamon and clove to lime and ginger.