There are folks who celebrate Christmas and then there are those who make sure the holiday cheer follows them everywhere - bathroom to kitchen well beyond the season. We're the latter and we're sure many others are, which is why we've curated this list of hand-picked Christmas-themed products that also double as gifts. And if you ever want more, you always have the LBB Christmas Bazaar to check out. You deserve a little extra because you've been on our nice list.
Merry Christmas, friends!
While we're all getting cosy because the weather demands it, do so by wearing only the most holiday appropriate socks, aka this pair of candy cane red ankle socks. Socks are indispensable to the season, so you might as well make it festive, plus the little candy cane print is so cute.
Find more cutesy printed socks for winter here.
Every home during the Christmas season, as seen in movies too, has fairy lights, more specifically the signature star-shaped lights. These dot either the Christmas tree, patio or interiors, fitting right into the theme and spirit of the season. And so it only makes sense you snag this pack of 2, 4-meter string lights, right away!
Find more string lights for the season here.
Christmas decor is fine, but how about Christmas self-care? This jar of 25+ mini soaps shaped like Santa, snowman, trees, stockings, candy cane, and gift boxes not only looks cute, it also nourishes and hydrates (thanks to the shea butter and goat's milk in it) Oh, not to say you can place these in all the bathrooms and hand washing spots around home to remind everybody that it's only the best time of the year!
Find more Christmas-themed skincare products here.
Who needs a whole Christmas tree when you can have this super-duper festive honeycomb Christmas tree made of paper? It's lightweight, saves space, made of recycled paper honeycomb and can be decorated to your heart's content. As far as Christmas decor goes, this one's our favourite discovery for this year.
Here are many more Christmas decor/ornament options.
Scented candles are always a must-have during the holiday season but what if they also had a decorative twist to them? This set of 4 scented candles has beautiful, white macrame covers dressed around it. Lay them out on your Christmas dinner table set up and your guests will only pay you compliments.
We've also put together of holiday-scented candles here.
One of the more quirky and unexpected products to cut the list, we absolutely love how OTT this Santa cap velvet chair covers are. A great choice of gift too, especially for that person who always hosts the annual Christmas meal. It's cute, festive and the best way to greet your guests at the dining table.
Chances that you will snuggling into a pillow when watching a Christmas classic is super high and we want you do this without breaking character. And so, we've picked this glorious red cushion cover with Merry Christmas embroidered in style all over it for you to use as decor and as an important movie partner.
The whole reason we wait on Christmas season is to snuggle up with a cup of hot cocoa. Tiggle's thick, creamy and super chocolatey hot chocolate mixes have been the talk of the town lately and safe to say we're hooked too! Which is why we recommend this jaggery hot chocolate mix as the perfect gift. It makes 10 cups of, believe us, better-than-cafe hot chocolate and has organic jaggery instead of sugar together with some cinnamon and sea salt, mmh!
Here are more hot chocolates to sip on!If it's Christmas, then you've got to have tea that is flavoured with all things winter like star anise, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla. From Vadham tea, we pick the Sweet Cinnamon Masala Chai Tea or the Cookies & Cream. Better still, check out their Advent Calendar which has 24 blends in one, lovely advent-style gifting box. Over at San-Cha, which we love for their packaging has a Christmas Collection with all kinds of spices and fruits. The Christmas Chai tin is loaded with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom so it's all the warmth of the festival in a cup of chai. But the Saffron Kahawah is a close second - sweet cinnamon, cardamon and bitter almonds, this one's a proper hit.
Mulled wine = Christmas. And making it SO much easier is &Stirred's mulled wine pre-mix. All you need is a bottle of red wine, heat it up to just below boiling point, and then add the &Stirred mix into it. Then, load Netflix, and sit back, sip and unwine!
If you're looking for winter cocktail recipes, these are our favourites.
This metal planter from Nicobar is as festive as it can get with its ruby-red shade and golden accents. But what we also love is that it's timeless. It can instantly perk up any core or space that you putting it in and plus for INR 2,550, you are shelling out money for something worthwhile.
Christmas gifts aren't complete without having at least one Rudolf-themed gift. These cute Rudolf Jars from Varnam is crafted by artisans from Channapatna and use traditional non-toxic vegetable colours. The jars are perfect for storing little knick-knacks and of course, make for a great Christmas stocking gift. A jar is yours for INR 900.
If it's a centerpiece you're looking to gift for Christmas, pick this stunning hand made and painted ceramic Christmas tree decorative. It's Christmas-y but not at the same time so it can stay put while all the other decorations are packed away after the season is over. Vareesha has a bunch of other designs in the same, look them up on LBB.
Now that Bath & Bodyworks has made it's way to India, you should also know that they're the OG when it comes to Christmas and Winter scents and flavours. They have a host of themed body care options, of which moisturisers are the hottest selling. And everyone will appreciate a good moisturiser come winter. A no brainer is their Winter Candy Apple. For safer bets, there's always warm Vanilla Sugar or A Thousand Wishes.
Warm beverages and Christmas are a great love story, and this adorable teapot by Decorkart is a perfect gift for someone who loves brewing tea. Plus this one is clear so you can see the magic happen (we're seeing snowglobe vibes). With a little heating section below, pick up a tea light (and tea) from a brand mentioned in this list and give the lucky recipient the whole experience!
Now if the recipient has a sweet tooth and you don't want to give them desserts/sweets like everyone else, give them bowls to enjoy them in. Made of porcelain and microwave safe, this can be used just as well for ice cream as it can for mug cakes. And Ta.da's endearing designs add to the Christmas vibe that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Now that gifting is out of the way, here are outfits you need to rock for Christmas (colour themed too!).
