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Letterbox Christmas gifts

The best letterbox gifts for Christmas include a notebook with a pen, a mango wood photo frame, a trinket tray or a gemstone necklace, chosen for who they suit.

By Bez, founder of Next Day Gifts · Updated 28 October 2026

Key points

  • Choose the Book of Spells Journal and Amethyst Pen for a writer or gothic gift lover, with 200 lined pages and gold detailing.
  • Pick the Italian Lemon Recipe Journal for mum or a home cook, with room for 120 lined pages to write down favourite recipes.
  • Check the photo size first: the mango wood frames hold 10 x 10, 10 x 15 or 13 x 18 cm photos, in white or black.
  • Send the Peanut Butter and Jelly Keyrings to a best friend: two smiling toast charms in glossy enamel, made to share.
  • Over £60 of gifts we pay the first £6 of delivery, so one ordinary parcel travels free.

How did we choose these gifts?

We hand-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 see at a glance why it fits a person on your list.

We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets, from notebooks and keyrings to photo frames and necklaces. That way you can find a gift for your mum, a friend, a teen or a Secret Santa without searching far.

Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Letterbox gifts range, or try Christmas gifts and Stocking fillers.

Which notebooks and journals are good to send by post?

Look for a notebook or journal with a clear size, lined pages and simple packaging, and it's easy to post. These four are picked for those things, and two come with a crystal pen for a little extra.

Western Lucky Charms Notebook (£7.49)

Ideal as a Secret Santa gift, this blue A5 notebook is a fun pick for a teen or student. It has about 100 lined sheets, so there is plenty of room for notes, lists and plans. It is packed in a plastic bag, ready to post. The design of horseshoes, cowboy boots and cacti makes it as fun to look at as it is to write in.

Best for: Secret Santa and students.

Book of Spells Journal and Amethyst Pen (£9.49)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use. This purple Book of Spells journal has metallic gold detailing and a gold ribbon marker to keep your place. Inside are 200 lined pages, and an amethyst crystal pen comes with it. It is a lovely pick for a writer or a fan of gothic style. It comes with a paper wrap and a plastic bag, and the gold ribbon and amethyst pen make it feel like a treat.

Best for: Gothic gift lovers and writers.

Italian Lemon Recipe Journal (£7.49)

Hand-picked for them, this A5 recipe journal has a vibrant Italian lemon print on the cover. It has 60 sheets, or 120 lined pages, so there is room for favourite recipes and kitchen notes. It is a lovely pick for Mum, a baker or any home cook. It comes in a plastic bag and weighs 305 g, so it is easy to pop in the post. Its bright lemon cover makes every new recipe feel cheerful.

Best for: Home cooks and bakers.

Fairy Tales Notebook with Crystal Pen (£8.49)

Lovely on a desk at work, this A5 Fairy Tales notebook has a vintage-style fairy cover and 200 lined pages. A coordinating crystal pen comes with it, so the gift is ready to use. It is part of the Stardust Fairy collection, which makes it a good choice for a writer or a teen who loves a dreamy look. The fairy cover and coordinating pen make it a sweet, dreamy pair to open.

Best for: Writers and teens who love fairies.

Which gifts made from mango wood make a lovely home touch?

Mango wood photo frames and a mango wood incense bowl make a lovely home touch. Each frame shows off a favourite photo, and the bowl holds incense sticks while catching the falling ash. We hand-picked every gift here, and each one brings warmth to a room.

Buddha Mango Wood Photo Frame (from £7.99)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use. This mango wood photo frame has a Buddha design and comes in white or black, so you can match it to your room. Pick the size to suit your photo, from 10 x 10 cm up to 13 x 18 cm. Slip in a favourite snap and it becomes a little display for the shelf.

Best for: Mums and friends who love photos.

Hamsa Mango Wood Photo Frame (from £7.99)

Editorially selected for new homeowners, this mango wood photo frame has a Hamsa design. It comes in white or black and holds a 10 x 10 cm, 10 x 15 cm or 13 x 18 cm photo. It is a lovely way to put a favourite picture on show. It is a gift with a little more character.

Best for: Friends with a new home.

Mandala Mango Wood Photo Frame (from £7.99)

Hand-picked for them, this mango wood photo frame has a mandala design. It comes in white or black in every size, so you can choose the colour that suits the picture. Small, medium and large fit 10 x 10 cm, 10 x 15 cm and 13 x 18 cm photos. The mandala pattern gives every photo a little more personality.

Best for: Friends who love patterned décor.

Mango Wood Enamel Incense Bowl (£7.49)

Something a little different, this mango wood incense bowl has a smooth enamel finish. Its long shape, 29.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm, holds incense sticks and catches falling ash. Choose from eight designs, such as the tree of life or the chakra. The enamel artwork gives each design its own look, which makes choosing the right one part of the fun.

Best for: Yoga lovers and Secret Santa.

Which trinket trays and dishes hold small keepsakes?

Our coffin-shaped and four-leaf clover trinket trays hold jewellery, keys and small keepsakes. Our hand-picked natural stone soap dish comes in ten styles, and each piece is unique. Together, they make thoughtful gifts for someone you won't see this Christmas.

Coffin Trinket Tray in Black, Gothic Gift (£5.49)

Ideal for anyone who loves gothic style, this black ceramic tray is shaped like a coffin. It measures 9 cm wide and 15.5 cm deep and is just 1 cm tall, so it sits neatly on a dresser. It holds jewellery, keys or other keepsakes. It comes in a colour cardboard box, and its bold black shape is what makes it stand out.

Best for: Lovers of gothic style.

Trinket Tray, Four-Leaf Clover Gift for Her (£5.49)

Sweet, simple and personal, this glossy green ceramic tray is shaped like a four-leaf clover. It measures 13 cm wide, 11 cm deep and 2 cm high, and is made to hold jewellery, coins or small treasures. It comes in a neat colour cardboard box. Its bright shape and glossy finish make it a cheerful dish that brightens any dresser.

Best for: Students and close friends.

Natural Stone Soap Dish (from £8.49)

Practical and pretty, this natural stone soap dish comes in ten styles, and each piece is unique. Choose from black marble, honey onyx, riverstone or petrified wood. The honey onyx has grooves that stop soap slipping, and the honey marble rounded, riverstone and zeolite styles have drainage holes. Each dish measures 11.5 to 14.5 cm on its longest side, so no two are quite the same, and that is what makes it special.

Best for: Someone moving into a new home.

Which playful kitchen and table gifts suit a friend?

A chopping board, a pair of keyrings and a set of coasters all suit a friend who loves a playful touch. We hand-picked each one for its fun look and everyday charm. Pick the one that fits their kitchen, their table or their keys.

Pineapple Teak Chopping Board (£12.49)

A gift for the kitchen they'll use: this chopping board is hand carved from teak and shaped like a pineapple. It measures 30 x 14 x 2 cm and comes from carefully managed reserves in East Java. Natural oil in the teak helps it resist water, so it is a sensible pick for a busy cook. It's a cheerful gift for a host, a foodie or anyone who loves to cook with a smile.

Best for: Hosts and keen cooks.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Keyrings (£5.49)

Ideal as a Secret Santa gift, this set has two smiling toast keyrings, so you can share the fun with a bestie. The charms have a glossy enamel finish and are made from alloy. The set weighs 30 g in total and comes on a cardboard backing with a euro hook. It's a light, cheerful pick for best friends, partners or teens who love a bit of playful charm.

Best for: Best friends and teens.

Mango Wood Coasters, Set of 4 (£10.99)

Practical and pretty, this set of four square coasters suits any table. Each one measures 10 x 10 x 1 cm and is made from mango wood, brass and glass beads. They suit a mum, a host or a new homeowner. Choose the pretty floral, with pinks, greens and pastel tones, or the blue stripes, with layered shades of blue, and enjoy a splash of colour on the table.

Best for: Mums and new homeowners.

Which gifts have a dreamy, celestial feel for a friend?

Moon-themed affirmation cards and an enamel incense bowl give a dreamy, celestial feel for a friend. We hand-picked these four gifts, including a gemstone necklace, for someone you won't see this Christmas.

Luna Moth Affirmation Cards (£9.49)

Practical and pretty, these affirmation cards bring a little moon magic to a friend's day. You get 10 cards with luna moth and crescent moon designs, each finished with a motivational message. The wooden stand lets them show a card on a desk or side table, so a kind word is always in sight. It comes in a colour cardboard box. The moon-themed designs make a pretty reminder to keep close.

Best for: Friends who enjoy moon designs.

Aura Affirmation Cards (£9.49)

A fun way to say thank you, these Aura Affirmation Cards are bright and cheerful. The set has 10 cards, each with a vibrant illustration and a motivational phrase. A gold-tone wooden stand is included, so they can display a card whenever they like. The cards are paper and come in a colour cardboard box, and the bright designs make a cheerful surprise.

Best for: A warm, cheerful thank you.

Enamel Incense Bowl (£7.49)

Great for a new home, this enamel incense bowl is a lovely gift to give. It is made of lightweight aluminium with an enamel finish, and its shape catches falling ash. Choose from eight designs, from moon phases to a blue hamsa. Between uses, it doubles as décor, so it looks lovely even when the incense is not burning. The moon phases design is a sweet nod to the night sky.

Best for: Friends with a new home.

Tree of Life Gemstone Cage Necklace (£13.99)

A keepsake they'll hold on to, this necklace has a gemstone held inside a silver-plated tree of life cage pendant. You choose rose quartz, amethyst or tiger's eye, so you can pick the stone that suits your friend best. The pendant measures 3.5 x 1 x 1 cm and hangs on a chain of about 50 cm. It is a lovely pick for a friend or for Mum. The stone inside is what makes it feel personal.

Best for: A keepsake for Mum or a friend.

Our letterbox Christmas gifts compared

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift Best for Delivery
Western Lucky Charms Notebook (£7.49) Secret Santa and students Same-day dispatch
Book of Spells Journal and Amethyst Pen (£9.49) Gothic gift lovers and writers Same-day dispatch
Italian Lemon Recipe Journal (£7.49) Home cooks and bakers Same-day dispatch
Fairy Tales Notebook with Crystal Pen (£8.49) Writers and teens who love fairies Same-day dispatch
Buddha Mango Wood Photo Frame (from £7.99) Mums and friends who love photos Standard dispatch
Hamsa Mango Wood Photo Frame (from £7.99) Friends with a new home Standard dispatch
Mandala Mango Wood Photo Frame (from £7.99) Friends who love patterned décor Standard dispatch
Mango Wood Enamel Incense Bowl (£7.49) Yoga lovers and Secret Santa Standard dispatch
Coffin Trinket Tray in Black, Gothic Gift (£5.49) Lovers of gothic style Same-day dispatch
Trinket Tray, Four-Leaf Clover Gift for Her (£5.49) Students and close friends Same-day dispatch
Natural Stone Soap Dish (from £8.49) Someone moving into a new home Standard dispatch
Pineapple Teak Chopping Board (£12.49) Hosts and keen cooks Standard dispatch
Peanut Butter and Jelly Keyrings (£5.49) Best friends and teens Same-day dispatch
Mango Wood Coasters, Set of 4 (£10.99) Mums and new homeowners Standard dispatch
Luna Moth Affirmation Cards (£9.49) Friends who enjoy moon designs Same-day dispatch
Aura Affirmation Cards (£9.49) A warm, cheerful thank you Same-day dispatch
Enamel Incense Bowl (£7.49) Friends with a new home Standard dispatch
Tree of Life Gemstone Cage Necklace (£13.99) A keepsake for Mum or a friend Standard 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 has every date in one place.

Ready to choose?

Send a notebook, photo frame, trinket tray or gemstone necklace this Christmas, hand-picked to suit the person you love, whether that is your mum, a friend, a writer or a Secret Santa. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Letterbox gifts for her · How to send a gift to someone in the UK · Christmas gift delivery dates 2026.

What is a good letterbox Christmas gift for a friend?

The Tree of Life Gemstone Cage Necklace is a lovely choice for a friend. It has a gemstone in a silver-plated tree of life cage pendant, in rose quartz, amethyst or tiger's eye, on a chain of about 50 cm. The Aura Affirmation Cards are another good pick, with 10 cards and a gold-tone wooden stand.

What is a good small Christmas gift for a Secret Santa?

The Mango Wood Coasters, Set of 4 make a practical Secret Santa gift. You get four 10 x 10 x 1 cm square coasters in mango wood, brass and glass beads, in a floral or blue stripes design. The Enamel Incense Bowl is another Secret Santa option, in eight designs.

What is a good letterbox Christmas gift for a teenager?

The Peanut Butter and Jelly Keyrings are a fun pick for teens. You get a set of two smiling toast charms in glossy enamel. The Western Lucky Charms Notebook is another choice, a blue A5 notebook with horseshoes and cowboy boots.

What is a good letterbox Christmas gift for a mum who loves to cook?

The Italian Lemon Recipe Journal suits a mum who loves to cook. It is an A5 recipe journal with a vibrant Italian lemon print cover, for writing down favourite recipes. For a foodie, the Pineapple Teak Chopping Board is a hand-carved option, measuring 30 x 14 x 2 cm.

Can I send a card with a letterbox Christmas gift?

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. For a writer on your list, the Fairy Tales Notebook with Crystal Pen is a good match.