2010 Christmas Gift Basket Themes
Memorable Christmas gift baskets are meaningful presents when they're built around a unifying theme. Those
themes can run the full range of creativity.
Combination Themes
Make for a Great Christmas
Gift Basket
Chocolates can well stand alone in a delightful container of straw or wood. But how much better to add a small
bottle of champagne or wine to mix in with the sweets?
Sometimes a combination theme is obvious, like when sewing accessories are combined with beautiful buttons or
cloth samples.
Revitalize the Traditional Christmas Fruit
Basket
The traditional fruit basket is sometimes mocked. But there's always the possibility of giving a new twist to an
old idea. Pick exotic fruits from a certain country, or combine them with unusual nuts. Lay some flowers from the
fruit trees themselves among the produce and create an explosion of color. The result will be not only something
delicious, but a work of art as well.
Home State or Country Themes for Christmas Gift
Baskets
Everyone likes to remember a special moment in time. Gift baskets that are associated with a loved one's
home state or country are very popular. Everyone loves to see the familiar items from home joined together in
creative ways.
The pine cones of Idaho or the native flowers of Colorado are only two possibilities of natural items that will
be welcomed. But miniature toys like oil wells from Texas or skyscrapers from New York can equally fill the
bill.
Go international and include some stuffed lions from Africa or turtles from the Galapagos islands. Include
a reproduction of London's Big Ben in a basket to remember a special vacation. Toss in a photobook with
memorable photos from the same trip.
Handcrafted Jewelry for Unique Christmas
Gifts
Handicrafts make for a great gift basket theme and the choices are endless. Small, hand-made jewelry of jade
quickly become collector's items. Silver shaped into tiny tools or trinkets will be kept for a lifetime. Tiny bears
or badgers carved out of ivory or sandstone can fill a basket with reminders of happy vacations. Etsy provides some
great resources.
Tiny toys or traditional foods can be surrounded by a perfect wreath. Miniature reindeer happily pull a sleigh
filled with Santa and his package of gifts. Let your imagination soar. The possibilities for a gift basket theme
are limited by your creativity.
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