The C&TH Christmas Gift Guide 2024

By Charlie Colville

23 hours ago

Christmas gifts for every family member, partner and friend


Now that we’ve made it to November, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas – seriously. Finding the perfect gift for your family and friends might fill you with dread, but fear not, we’ve done the hard work for you. Whether it is notoriously tricky Christmas presents for dad, gifts for the kids or that something special for your other half, our gift guide rounds up dozens of ideas for you to browse through.

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The C&TH Christmas Gift Guide 2024


Gift Ideas For Women

What do you get the woman who has it all? Whether she’s big on beauty, fashion, home or foodie treats, we’ve got plenty of ideas to get you started this Christmas.

Shearling bag

Mulberry

Shearling Bayswater, £1,395

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Leopard print mittens

Damson Madder

Leopard Mittens, £28

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Pink dyson straighteners

Dyson

airstrait, £449.99

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Black and white gingham pyjamas | christmas gifts for women

Desmond & Dempsey

Gingham Black & White PJs, £150

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Gift Ideas For Men

 Very rarely ready with a detailed list, the men in our lives (although we love them) bring us one giant hurdle every festive season: what to get them. But don’t worry, we’ve got some ideas to kick you off.

Velvet slippers

Crockett & Jones

Stags Head Black Velvet Slippers, £380

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Basket with men's grooming products

Bamford

Grooming Department Hamper, £159.50

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Black jumper with letter N on the front

Sunspel x Nigel Cabourn

Wide Neck Crew, £350

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Red box of chocolates

Hotel Chocolat

The Classic Christmas Sleekster, £29.95

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Gift Ideas For Children

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year – especially if you happen to be a child with a wish list. While they scribble away ideas for Santa, we’ll be keeping you stocked with gifting suggestions they’ll love.

Penguin soft toy | Christmas gifts for children

Jellycat

Yummy Penguin, £18

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Christmas-themed LEGO set | Christmas gifts for children

LEGO

Santa’s Post Office, £89.99

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Nintendo Switch console | Christmas gifts for children

Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Console, £259

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Boardgame

Gibsons Games

Quirk! Family Board Game, £11.99

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Jewellery Gift Ideas

How about jewellery? You can’y go wrong with a classic. And the only frost we’re craving this season comes wrapped in gold and decorated in diamonds.

Snowflake earrings

Kiki McDonough

Snowflake Diamond Cascading Earrings, £5,500

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Double ring

Skydiamond

Double Love 0.75ct Oval Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold, £2,800

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Gold necklace

Astrid & Miyu

Lucky Charm Double Chain Bracelet In Gold, £85

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Silver heart earrings

Recarlo

Anniversary Love Hear Cut Diamond Earrings 2.46ct, £12,295

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Watch Gift Ideas

If jewellery isn’t so much their thing, we also have a stunning selection of watches from some of our favourite luxury horologists.

Navy watch

Breguet

Type XX Chronographe 2067, POA

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Silver watch

Longines

Conquest, £2,000

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Black watch

Richard Mille

RM65-01, POA

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Bronze and black watch

Patek Philippe

Golden Eclipse 5738/1R Watch, £51,470

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Beauty Gift Ideas

Christmas is a great time to make the most of seasonal special gifts from your favourite brands to stock up for the year ahead. Oh, and you could get some for the beauty buffs in your life, too!

La Mer The Vibrant Energy Collection

La Mer

The Vibrant Energy Collection, £365

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Floris London Golden Amber Eau De Parfum

Floris

Golden Amber Eau De Parfum, £180

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Dr Sebagh Supreme Night Secret

Dr Sebagh

Supreme Night Secret, £195

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L’Occitane Almond Body Care Collection

L’Occitane

Almond Body Care Collection, £55

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Foodie Gift Ideas

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that one friend who loves hosting dinner parties? The wine aficionado in your life? The coffee connoisseur? Or are you simply stuck on what to get a family member? Culinary obsessed or not, food and drink gifts always go down a treat.

Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV Champagne 75cl Gift Box

Moët & Chandon

Brut Imperial NV Champagne 75cl Gift Box, £47.50

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Colourful cookbook

Ottolenghi

Ottolenghi Comfort Cookbook, £30

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Plate

Koibird

La Vie En Rose Plate, £95

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Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Coupe

Rémy Martin Cognac

300th Anniversary Coupe, £2,200

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Home Gift Ideas

If you’re shopping for a house proud loved one this season, no fear; whether it’s the perfect glassware to complete their tablescape, art for their home gallery, or even wine to add to their cellar, we’ve got you covered.

Johnstons of Elgin blanket

Johnstons of Elgin

Double Face Check Lambswool Throw, £325

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Smythson chess roll

Smythson

Chess Roll, £550

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Willow Crossley candles

Willow Crossley

Dinner Candles, £10

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Bird of Paradise Beards & Daisies

Beard & Daisies

Bird Of Paradise Plant, £45

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Experience Gift Ideas

What about the one who always insists they’re after experiences, not more things? Not to worry, we’ve got them covered too.

V&A Logo

V&A Museum

Membership, from £50

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National Trust logo

National Trust

Membership, from £12

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A blue sand dollar

Turquoise Holidays

‘Gift of Travel’ Voucher, from £100

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BFI Logo

BFI

Gift Membership, from £45

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