Christmas 2024: gift ideas for coworkers and colleagues
From gourmet panettone to a book that helps you deal confidently with offense and provocation
G-Club
December 11th, 2023
December 11th, 2023
The Christmas gift rush has already begun. It's at its peak. We have so many people to think about: Partners, friends, parents, sisters and brothers, grandparents, various relatives, pets, acquaintances, but also coworkers and colleagues. There are those in the office who have opted for a cheap Secret Santa, those who stick to the "no gifts" policy and those who want to buy something special to say thank you to their desk neighbours or to ingratiate themselves with those who usually have a dismissive and unfriendly attitude. The secret to eliciting a smile in a gift exchange is to choose something that suits the interests or character of the recipient. On the other hand, if the daily relationship doesn't go beyond simple politeness over a meal, you can't go wrong.
G-Club can help you with some ideas that are within reach of every budget: from a gourmet panettone to a box of chocolates, from a notebook to a candle, from a cinema pass to a handbook on how to handle insults and provocations with confidence.
Under 15 euros:
Handbook of verbal self-defence
BARBARA BERCKHAN Judo with Words: An Intelligent Way to Counter Verbal Attacks
9,50€
A veritable vade mecum for survival in the workplace, but also on many other occasions in our daily lives, including that fateful time during the holidays when the relative on duty asks a tactless question or makes a remark about your private life that he or she could have avoided, Barbara Berckhan's Judo with Words: An Intelligent Way to Counter Verbal Attacks teaches how to behave in such situations. From the monosyllabic remark to the counter-question, the author suggests practical methods to counter verbal attacks from aggressive, passive-aggressive, annoying, nosy or mean people. To learn by heart.
Cards for mindfulness
JACKIE MORGAN Daily Rituals Oracle: Practice Intention With Mindfulness
7,15€
The perfect gift for anyone who loves tarot, astrology and manifestation. There are 36 cards with a minimalist design and pastel colours. Each one represents a different goddess and contains a manta (i.e. an affirmation), a message and a ritual that you can connect with to practise mindfulness and intention. The mindfulness card set helps us to feel and explore our connection to the universe, understand seemingly random events, attract what makes us happy, or even just hope that our dreams come true.
Venchi Chocolates
VENCHI Christmas package gift tin
10€
What better way to sweeten up a slightly obnoxious or unfriendly colleague or employee than chocolate? Venchi produces gift sets with its delicious products, all packed in tasty Christmas packaging, in different sizes and budgets depending on how much sweetness you want to give. The small metal tin in the shape of a gift pack, for example, contains milk and dark chocolate that you can use to wish everyone you like a Merry Chocolate... oops, Merry Christmas.
Under 20 euros:
Seeds with 4 magical herbs
MAGIC GARDEN SEEDS Gift set of seeds with 4 magical herbs
17,66€
For colleagues and coworkers with a green soul and a green thumb, the right gift to unwrap is not a mini cactus or the usual poinsettia, but a set of seeds, perhaps of magical plants that are used for casting spells, but also as mediators between the worlds in rituals and for protection. This special set contains the seeds of 4 very old and traditional magical herbs: mullein, which is used for respiratory ailments and has a long tradition as an incense herb; Yarrow, known for its expectorant, digestive, healing, antispasmodic and antibacterial properties; Angelica, known for its fleshy roots that strengthen the nerves, relieve cramps and aid digestion; and Hairy Sparrowhawk, a psychoactive plant from Northern Europe.
Moleskine's notebook
MOLESKINE Classic Notebook
17,90€
A classic and chic gift for a boomer colleague, but also for those who forget all their appointments, like to write or make little sketches, is a notebook. The coolest ones have always been those from Moleskine, which were used many years ago by creative geniuses such as Oscar Wilde, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Henri Matisse. They come in different versions and special editions, but why not choose a beautiful traditional red colour for Christmas?
Under 30 euros:
Eye contour detox plasters
PIXI DetoxifEYE
26€
Early morning alarm clocks, cold weather, smog and hours of sitting in front of the PC put the health, radiance and moisture of our skin to the test, especially in an area as sensitive as the eye area. A great idea to pamper colleagues and employees are the DetoxifEYE by PIXI, hydrogel patches containing hyaluronic acid, caffeine, coconut, cucumber, raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, camellia and aloe vera, among others, which nourish, strengthen and soothe the skin and instantly decongest and revitalise the eye area.
Taylor Swift's candle
AIN'T SAINT Saint Swift Prayer Candle
27,95€
Who doesn't have a few Taylor Swift fans in the office? A nice desk decoration idea to give to those who know Anti-Hero by heart could be a votive candle with an image of the singer in a saintly version, like the one in Ain't Saint. The brand also makes it possible to choose your favourite scent: from classic vanilla to sandalwood, from apple and cinnamon to jasmine lily. And if Taylor Swift isn't your thing, there are candles (as well as car fragrance dispensers) dedicated to Cher, Harry Styles, Angela Lansbury, Keanu Reeves, Britney Spears, Lana Del Rey, Pedro Pascal and many more.
Beltrade cinema subscription
CINEMA BELTRADE Card-subscription 6 admissions
24€
For the colleague who gives a detailed overview of all the newly released films and quotes dialogue from the filmography of Christopher Nolan or Wes Anderson from memory every day when you meet for a coffee break, a cinema subscription is the perfect gift. Preferably an arthouse cinema or a small city cinema. The Beldrade cinema in Milan, for example, offers various subscriptions that are even available for less than € 30, such as one that entitles you to 6 admissions and costs €24.
Organic Matcha green tea powder
NATURALEBIO Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder
16,95€
The coffee break is out, better a herbal tea or matcha tea. After all, it is now known that the magical powder from Japan is a real cure-all, a boost for the body. It contains an amino acid called L-theanine, which proves useful for concentration; it is rich in antioxidants, which are good for strengthening the immune system; it offers a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and polyphenols; and it also seems to have a positive effect against anxiety and stress. Drinking matcha can also have a positive effect on performance at work. So a nice packet of organic matcha green tea powder will make you a more efficient and productive team.
Under 50 euros:
Marlà Gourmet Panettone
MARLÀ Traditional Panettone
40€
A panettone (or pandoro) may not be the most original gift, but it always goes down well. The important thing is that you choose a gourmet panettone, perhaps from a traditional Milanese pastry shop such as Marlà, which makes the classic panettone with eggs, butter, sultanas and candied fruit for the coming festive season, but also a chocolate panettone for those with a sweet tooth. We wish you a Merry Christmas and sweet holidays.
