Gifting presents on Christmas is a tradition that is enjoyed by many people around the world, including in Australia. It is a way to show love and appreciation to your friends and family and to spread joy and happiness during the holiday season. It is also a time for people to come together and celebrate the holiday with those they care about. Additionally, exchanging gifts can be a fun and exciting way to add to the festive atmosphere of the season.
For some, giving Christmas gifts is a longstanding tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. Regardless of the reason, many people enjoy the process of choosing and giving gifts to their loved ones during the Christmas season.
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The challenge can sometimes be coming up with Christmas gift ideas that are fun and unique because let’s face it, no one really wants another sweater for Christmas. To help you out, we have narrowed down our list of the 10 best Christmas gifts for people in Australia – yes, just you folks, to get your holiday off to the best start.
Alcoholic Christmas gifts
Tech Christmas gifts
Local Australian Christmas gifts
The history of Christmas gifts
The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas has a long history that can be traced back to the ancient Romans, who celebrated the winter solstice with a festival called Saturnalia. This festival was a time of gift-giving and merriment, and it was a way to honour the Roman god Saturn.
In the Christian tradition, the giving of gifts is associated with the story of the Three Wise Men, who are said to have brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the baby Jesus. This story is told in the Bible, and it is thought to have contributed to the tradition of gift-giving at Christmas. Over time, the practice of giving gifts at Christmas has become a widespread tradition that is enjoyed by people around the world.
Now, let’s jump straight into our list.
Tipsy Christmas gifts
Scarborough Wine Co Keepers of the Flame gift pack
Following in the footsteps of their parents (and Hunter Valley legends), Ian and Merralea Scarborough, the Scarborough family’s next generation is excited to introduce a new wine range that represents the well-known Hunter Valley brand’s future stewardship.
Keepers of the Flame are small-lot wines that celebrate Scarborough Wine Co’s inspired vision and future, with sustainability at the forefront. Keepers of the Flame releases will be slightly different from one another. The wines are nurtured with care and collaboration in all aspects of the business, including the grower, maker, and marketer.
Get your gift pack at AUD 250 on the Scarborough Wine Co website.
Premium Australian gin for those who love it from Gingle Bells Gin
The Original Finger Lime Gin flavour comes in the form of little balls of finger-lime goodness that pop in your mouth as you bite them. This playful medley of 100% Hawkesbury-grown finger lime caviar, navelina oranges, kaffir lime leaves, Tahitian lime leaf, and lemons reimagines the original Gin and Tonic.
Their latest creation, the Deep Dark Red Finger Lime Gin, is a new addition to the Gin Bottles collection. The Deep Dark Red Finger Lime Gin is a bold and dark gin with exquisite pops of suspended finger lime caviar.
Pink finger limes are smaller than typical finger limes and have petite-sized pearls that release an aromatic burst of hibiscus, ginger, and a medley of Hawkesbury-grown citrus. This gin can be served over ice, paired with your favourite tonic, ginger ale/beer, or used in cocktails.
Grab a bottle of either at AUD 150 on the Gingle Bells Gin website.
Taste different gins from around the world with Gin Loot
Gin Loot, Australia’s premier alcohol subscription service has something exciting for the holidays. The 24 Days of Gin box contains 24 x 30ml gins, each of which is perfect for sipping and enjoying any time of year. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or just want to enjoy a good gin on a summer’s evening, our box has you covered.
There are 24 x 30ml gin tasters and accompanying tasting notes from our spirits specialists will help to guide the way and educate your palate.
Get the set from Gin Loot for AUD 299.
For the techies in your life
Make every gamer’s dream come true with the PlayStation VR2
This one is a bit different because you won’t actually have a gift on Christmas, but it is something your friend or loved one should understand if they are a gamer. You can actually pre-order this soon-to-be-released PS VR2 headset and controller before it gets sold out.
The PlayStation VR2 takes VR gaming to a whole new level, enabling a greater sense of presence and allowing players to escape into game worlds like never before. The set adds a true next-gen experience with high-fidelity visuals, new sensory features, and enhanced tracking – along with a simplified single-cord setup.
You can get it for AUD 879.95 here. It includes the PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense Controllers and Stereo headphones and will be available from February 2023.
Perfect gift for an Apple fan from Logitech
Wondering how to give an Apple fan a gift they’ll love when they have every single Apple product? Well, the Logitech Combo Touch is a keyboard case that expands your options. Type, view, sketch, and read while protecting the front, back, and corners of your iPad Air with a form-fit case. It has a detachable keyboard and an adjustable kickstand for added versatility after you’ve finished typing. It has Logitech’s largest trackpad as well as the thinnest keyboard case with a trackpad design.
A new click-anywhere trackpad and Smart Connector technology provide a responsive navigation experience while supporting all of your favourite Multi-Touch gestures such as swipe, pinch, tap, and more. You can easily work and create with Logitech’s signature laptop-like keyboard.
Get the accessory online here for AUD 299.95.
Why not try a wireless adapter for those long commutes
The Motorola MA1 wireless car adapter for Android AutoTM has arrived in Australia just in time for Christmas, after receiving rave reviews overseas, topping most-wanted lists, and garnering thousands of five-star ratings.
More than 500 car models now support Android Auto, though many require the use of a USB cable to connect a smartphone to the infotainment screen. The Motorola MA1 wireless car adapter for Android AutoTM is a simple plug-and-play adapter that uses Google technology to make it easier and safer than ever to access maps, media, and messaging apps while on the go – without the need for cables. To begin, simply say “Hey Google.”
Grab one for AUD 159 on Amazon now.
Get the ultimate travel companion with Soundcore Space Q45
The Space Q45 headphones are the ultimate audio companion for the ultimate listening experience, whether at work, while exercising, commuting, or on vacation. The Q45 over-ear headphones feature Soundcore’s Best Ever Noise Cancellation, which captures and blocks up to 98% of unwanted noise.
The ANC performance of the Space Q45 is enhanced by an updated earcup design with comfortable memory foam earpads, allowing listeners to focus on their favourite music without being distracted by the chaos of the outside world. The Q45s have a battery life of 50 hours with ANC turned on, exceptional sound quality, dual microphones with an enhanced A.I. algorithm to ensure clear calls, and multi-point connectivity, allowing them to be used with a laptop and phone at the same time.
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Keep it local and amazing
Get the Keep it Simple Gift Box from Mettle
Mettle is an online, ethical, and affordable gift-box delivery service that delivers across Australia (with a variety of boxes selling gourmet produce and self-care items).
Mettle is a social enterprise run by female domestic violence survivors; their work is changing the lives of some of the most deserving and courageous survivors.
Alesha and Bronwyn Bate, sisters from Western Australia, founded and operate the company. Your order is made, fulfilled, and shipped by women referred to Mettle by their partner crisis shelters.
Gourmet produce is included in many Mettle boxes. Bahen & Co Margaret River chocolate, Coogee Common preserves, St. Ali coffee, Mount Barker Organic wine, and Warndu Wattleseed Balsamic Vinegar from the Flinders Ranges, as well as stunning ceramics by Australian potter Robert Gordon.
Get your gift box on their website for AUD 160.
Match style with a lack of concentration with the Hey Luna, Marissa Ring
Hey Luna is an Australian jewellery brand that makes grounding and functional ring spinners to keep your hands busy and your mind calm. These exquisitely crafted rings are inspired by ancient Tibetan meditation traditions and can help alleviate stress and anxiety. Each ring is made from the best eco-friendly stainless steel available and is plated in rose gold, silver, gold, black, and white.
It can be customised to fit your individual style. Allow this functional and timeless piece of fashion to soothe your soul with its calming properties that can help regulate your nervous system.
Grab one for AUD 114 on the Hey Luna website.
Feel like a million bucks with Dresden recycled sunglasses
Dresden Vision, an Australian brand, manufactures its sunglass and glass frames in Newtown, Sydney, using a zero-waste manufacturing process that incorporates recycled materials such as milk bottle caps, beer keg lids, and discarded fishing nets.
However, for those who have their mind on their money and their money on their mind, Dresden Vision has the ideal gift: glasses made entirely of recycled Australian polymer banknotes. When Australian bank notes are retired, they are shredded into confetti and melted down into pellets, which Dresden then turns into high-quality glass frames. Each pair of glasses contains about $2,500 in recycled bank notes.
Grab your sunglasses for AUD60 on their website. Prescription glasses are also available.
What are your favourite Christmas gifts?
Do you have any Christmas gift ideas that would make it a unique or fun present for people to get their loved ones? Drop us a comment and we’ll be sure to include it in our next list.
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