Christmas Leaving Gifts: What To Give A Colleague Leaving Before Christmas
Leaving just before Christmas means the send-off often merges with the Christmas party. A festive gift makes it feel special rather than squeezed in.
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Festive group gifts
- A hamper of their favourite treats.
- A meal or experience voucher for the holidays.
- A Christmas tree decoration with the team's names or the year.
Small and personal
- A candle in a winter scent.
- A mug and a box of their usual tea or coffee.
- A pin badge that sums them up.
For their next chapter
- A good notebook for the new job.
- A desk plant.
- A travel voucher if they're heading off abroad.
Card ideas
- "Merry Christmas and good luck — the office won't be the same in the new year."
- "Enjoy the break, then go and smash the new job."
- "Thanks for everything this year. Have a brilliant Christmas."
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How to write it so it lands
- Collect early — December diaries fill fast.
- Give the gift before the party gets loud.
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Frequently asked questions
What do you give a colleague leaving at Christmas?
A festive group gift like a hamper or a named tree decoration, plus a card signed by the team.
Should the leaving do and Christmas party be combined?
It can work, but give them a moment of their own with the gift and a short speech.
What is a good example of christmas leaving gifts?
"A hamper of their favourite treats." is one of 12 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.
Can I copy these messages word for word?
Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.