If you’re anything like us, the countdown to Christmas is as much about the treats as it is the tree. So this year, we’re giving a modern twist to a timeless classic a gift guide inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas. Think indulgent hampers, cosy brews, kitchen must-haves and a few little luxuries that make the season sparkle.
Whether you’re gifting, hosting, or quietly shopping for yourself (absolutely no judgment here), consider this your festive edit…
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
A Fireside Hamper under the tree.
£64.99, prestigehampers.co.uk
The perfect cosy-night-in bundle — snacks, sips and seasonal comfort.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me…
Two vanilla potions, rich and dreamy.
Artisanal Pure Vanilla Extract with Vanilla Beans, £40.00, potiondev.co.uk
For bakers, hot-chocolate stirrers, and anyone who wants their kitchen to smell like heaven.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gifted me…
Three perfect pans, non-stick and shiny.
GreenPan Padova Reserve Frying Pan Set, £100.00, greenpan.co.uk
Chic, practical, and guaranteed to earn you Boxing Day breakfast brownie points.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love brought to me…
Four jars of Tracklements, tangy and tasty.
12 Days of Tracklements Gift Pack, £25.25, tracklements.co.uk
Because leftover sandwiches deserve greatness.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love poured for me…
Fiiiive glasses of Prosecco…
Prosecco Della Vite, £21.50, sainsburys.com + Opies Black Cherries in Kirsch, £6.75, waitrose.com
Make it sparkle, make it festive, make it cherry-topped.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love brewed for me…
Six steaming teas.
Birchall Africa Tea Caddy £11.99; Mug £23.00; Tea Towel £6.50, birchalltea.co.uk
**CHRISTMAS AMEND** The tea caddy comes free throughout December, when you buy Great Rift Everyday 80s tea.
A blissful blend and the prettiest desk mug to see you through winter.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love cracked for me…
A Mermaid Rum Cracker with Madagascan Cola — pure glee.
£9.00, johnlewis.com
Party table novelty meets deliciously grown-up treat.
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love spiced for me…
Eight mugs of mulled wine.
Old Hamlet Mulled Wine Spice Cube, £4.50, steenbergs.co.uk
Small but mighty and essential for keeping spirits bright.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gifted me…
Nine drops of Heavenly Harissa.
£10.00, chilli-no5.com
A fiery stocking filler for the flavour-obsessed.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love toasted me…
Ten glasses of Picpoul de Pinet.
Sea Change, £15.49, seachangewine.com
Crisp, eco-friendly and perfect with seafood — or cheese boards, if we’re honest.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love boxed for me…
A Pub in a Box, beers and snacks aplenty.
£32.95, signaturebrew.co.uk
Ideal for the craft-beer lover who doesn’t fancy braving the cold.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
A pair of salt and pepper mills, classic and cheery.
T&G Classic Beech Mills, £25.99 each, tg-woodware.com
Beautifully crafted and satisfyingly weighty, these beechwood mills make seasoning feel like a tiny everyday pleasure. The perfect finishing touch for festive tables and simple suppers alike.
