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Festivals
Festival gift ideas (Eid, Christmas, Lunar New Year, Holi, and more)
Inclusive gift ideas for the festivals your employees celebrate, with a simple budget for each.
- Occasion
- Eid, Christmas, Lunar New Year, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Holi, Pongal, Onam, and more
- Typical budget
- $3-$50
- Currency
- US dollars (indicative)
- Plan ahead
- 2-4 weeks for bulk or custom gifts
Gift ideas by budget (per person, approximate)
Budget
$3-$11
- Greeting cards and festival sweets.
- Eid or Ramadan: dates or a small sweets box.
- Christmas: cake, cookies, or chocolates.
- Lunar New Year: a red envelope with a small gift and mandarin oranges or sweets.
Standard
$11-$25
- A festival hamper of snacks and sweets.
- Hanukkah: a gelt and candle set.
- Thanksgiving: a seasonal food basket.
- Holi, Pongal, or Onam: a traditional sweet and a plant or colour set.
Premium
$25-$50
- A gift voucher for a store of choice.
- A premium hamper with a keepsake.
- A family lunch voucher for the festival.
- A home appliance for a long-service employee.
Gift suggestions and prices
Festival sweets or snack box
$11-$25
Works for most festivals, from Eid to Onam.
Dates and dry fruits box (Eid, Ramadan)
$17-$40
A thoughtful, widely appreciated gift.
Plum cake or cookie box (Christmas)
$14-$30
A festive treat the whole family enjoys.
Red envelope with a small gift (Lunar New Year)
$6-$17
A traditional gesture of good luck.
Seasonal food basket (Thanksgiving)
$25-$50
Easy to share with the family.
Gelt and candle set (Hanukkah)
$11-$25
A simple, respectful festival gift.
Natural colour kit (Holi)
$6-$17
Safe, skin-friendly colours for the celebration.
Traditional sweet and a plant (Pongal, Onam)
$11-$25
Regional and personal.
Greeting card with a handwritten note
$1-$4
The most inclusive option for every festival.
Gift voucher for a store of choice
$25-$50
Fits every faith and preference.
Benefits
- Makes every employee feel included and cared for.
- Strengthens loyalty and goodwill.
- Creates memorable moments through the year.
- Shows that the company respects diverse traditions.
Tips for choosing and giving
- Create a festival calendar and budget at the start of the year.
- Offer a gift for the festivals people actually celebrate, and a choice where you can.
- Include everyone with a card and a treat for festivals they do not celebrate.
- Respect dietary and religious needs.
What to avoid
- Favouring one festival over others.
- Making participation or receiving gifts mandatory.
- Gifts that do not suit the festival.
Prices are indicative, in US dollars, and change with brand, quantity, season, and country - convert and adjust for your local market. Cash and cash-equivalent gifts are usually taxable for employees, and non-cash gifts above a yearly limit may be too in some countries; check the current rules with your finance or tax advisor.
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