Christmas hampers, a gift that connects companies

At this time of the Christmas season, many companies start looking for the best hampers for their employees. A nice sign to connect with your employees and reward their work. 

That’s why in Selfpackaging we want to help you with this mission, before we start we leave you the link to our website where you will find a wide variety. 

Why are Christmas hampers given as gifts?  

The Christmas hampers is a tradition that dates back to an ancient tradition in Rome. During the month of December, during the pagan Saturnalia festivities, the Sportula was celebrated. A feast where the patron gave his employees and customers a basket full of rich delicacies. A wicker basket containing figs, laurel and various foods.

Since its origin, Christmas baskets have been evolving, until the time of the former colonies of the British Empire, which had its own Christmas basket. December 26th was recognized as Boxing Day, the upper classes presented their employees with gifts.

There are many versions about the origin of Christmas hampers, but as always happens in these cases, the exact origin cannot be known with certainty. It was in the 1950s when many companies consolidated their position in the market and decided to start this tradition to thank their employees.

Christmas gift baskets, a powerful communication tool

According to recent studies, corporate gifts and the social benefits they provide, 48% of respondents believe that corporate gifts can be very beneficial in building a good relationship and image with customers.

In fact, corporate gifts or Christmas baskets make the employee feel valued and appreciated. This can help your employees feel that the company is theirs, they feel more integrated and therefore work better.

Gifts are a powerful communication tool, if your employees are comfortable in their company, they will proudly wear their gifts; a personalized water bottle, a computer case, personalized notebooks, etc. Include in your Christmas basket merchandising products that your employees find useful in their daily lives!

Tips to get the best Christmas hamper

Looking for some tricks to make good Christmas hampers? Here are some of them! 

• Know your customers well: First of all, think about your customers, their tastes and needs. The best way to get a gift right is to give them something they really need or like. None of us want to accumulate at home gifts that are useless.
• Less is more: Don’t waste money on products of poor quantity, your employees will not be happier if they see more quantity, but more quality. A smaller basket, but of higher quality products, can be your best gift.
• Give gifts not only at Christmas time: A trick to make your employees fall in love is not only to give gifts at Christmas time, but also to save your budget to give them gifts on other occasions or for their birthdays. They will appreciate the detail and it will make you connect with them.

Trends in corporate gifts for Christmas 2022

As in fashion, Christmas gifts and Christmas hampers, also go through trends and fashions. Already in the fifties it began giving gifts of tinned food, sausages… Gradually they were specializing including sausages, wines and sweets typical of this Christmas season. 

Currently the baskets are usually more personalized, not including a wide variety of products, only a couple of specific products or giving experiences or gift cards for large stores such as El Corte Ingles, Amazon, etc. What do you think of the new trends? 

Types of original Christmas hampers

Originally, Christmas baskets began as wicker baskets, a very cool material, but it was expensive and heavy to transport. That’s why soon new, more economical baskets went on sale in which to put the food to be given as a gift and which could then be disposed of without any problem. 

In Selfpackaging we have a wide variety of boxes to use as Christmas hampers and that you will surely love, we leave you a selection below:

Gift boxes with a lid

Box to create lots for a lot of occasions: Christmas, births, baby showers,… Thanks to its closure, the box lets you see all the contents, so that your products look great. A box to customize as you like!

Square cardboard tray

Square cardboard tray, ideal for fruit or gift baskets. It can also be used as a bread basket or for food store displays. This tray is very useful to deliver a gift basket. You can put in it baby items, clothes or any detail. 

Cardboard tray

Perfect for baking or for baby baskets if you buy it without holder. You can also order it with or without transparent lid. An original gift wrap.

Carrying case with handle

Case box with handle, perfect for easy transport. Ideal as a shipping box and practical for its easy assembly. You can customize the briefcase box with handle with your logo, as well as decorate it to your liking with our accessories. 

If you don’t know which one to choose, you can contact our customer service department to help you decide which is the best option for your needs or to create a basket that suits your needs, your measurements, etc.

Types of original Christmas hampers

Skip the rules and go for an original Christmas basket that will surprise your employees. Leave behind the cold meats and bottles of wine and say hello to personal care, candles or experiences.

It is important to know your employees before deciding what to give, ask them, observe their needs and then choose what is most suitable for them. Here are some ideas!

• Advent calendars: With the advent calendar boom, join the trend. There are thousands of advent calendars that will make them fall in love. From the classic sweet ones, to the more savory ones where you can try different types of cheese or beauty ones.
• A trip for the whole team: Although at first it seems like a major expense, if you take it with time, you can get a good price. Renting a rural box or going to the beach for a weekend can be a fun plan to do as a team. In addition, it will be an experience that can unite the team and leave reinforced.
• Spa day: A happy and contented worker is a more motivated worker and will perform better at work, so a day of relaxation can be the best gift.

How to personalize your Christmas hampers

Customization is always a must in any packaging, so in your basket, too. Include your logo, your corporate colors and make it breathe your company’s image. Also, include a personalized card inside for each person, it will make them feel special. Personally write a few words of thanks to each one of them, it’s the small gestures that count.

If you are thinking of making your personalized hamper, please contact our sales team, they will help you choose the best option for your product.