Ho ho ho, it’s that time of year again! We love Christmas parties—and we love them even more when there are fun little party favors involved. If you’re hosting a festive holiday celebration this year, don’t leave your friends, family, or colleagues hanging. Treat them to these creative and unique Christmas party favor ideas that add a personal touch to your holiday festivities!
I have to say, party favors are one of those things that can be easy to overlook as a host, but are SO appreciated as a guest. It’s one thing I think is totally worth putting just a bit of thought into to make your guests feel extra special. And the ideas we’ve pulled for this post also happen to be perfect to spread the holiday cheer! They’re sure to be a hit at your special event.
Christmas Party Favor Bag Ideas
There are so many festive ways to put together party supplies and small gifts, but a classic favor bag is always a great party favor choice. These clever ideas will help you create DIY Christmas party favors that go perfectly with any Christmas theme. Some can even be made a bit larger if you’re looking to knock out some DIY gift bags while you’re at it!
DIY Christmas Party Favors: Grinch-Themed!
We love the idea of choosing a theme for your party favors, and what could be better than the Grinch?! Over at The Zest, you’ll find a simple tutorial for colorful, whimsical Grinch-themed bags your guests will adore. Add in candy canes, lip balm, or other perfect stocking stuffers for an extra festive way to celebrate.
Elegant DIY Christmas Party Favors
These reusable bags from Hearth and Vine are absolutely gorgeous. Their tutorial walks you through how to decorate each bag and even includes inspiration for what types of small gifts to tuck inside. Think hot cocoa packets, hand sanitizer, or even a tiny Christmas ornament for a unique favor with a personal touch.
Christmas Party Favor Bags With Upcycled Sweaters
A Homemade Living came up with this sustainable idea using old sweaters, because who doesn’t have one lying around?! Turn them into cozy little pouches that make wonderfully unique Christmas party favors.
Personalized DIY Christmas Party Favor Buckets
These adorable personalized buckets from Oh Happy Day may not technically be bags, but they’re way too cute to skip. Fill them with whatever treats fit your holiday decor – marshmallows, cookie cutters, chocolates, or tiny Christmas trees – and guests can reuse the bucket however they like. Such a great party favor for a special event!
DIY Christmas Party Favors: Spoons!
Chocolate and candy spoons are such a festive way to create unique favors, especially when paired with a variety of other goodies. They make great additions to favor bags and pair perfectly with hot cocoa or holiday treats.
DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons
Princess Pinky Girl shows you how to make these peppermint candy spoons that are every bit as delicious as they look. The peppermint flavor is perfect for the holiday season, and we love adding them to a bag vallows.
Chocolate Dipped Spoon Ideas for Christmas Party Favors
The Wicked Noodle has us swooning over these chocolate-dipped spoons made with real spoons for an elegant touch. These look beautiful tucked into favor bags next to a packet of gourmet cocoa mix for a truly festive favor idea.
Hot Chocolate Christmas Party Favor Spoons
I mean, who wouldn’t want a hot chocolate on a spoon?! This Healthy Table’s tutorial makes peppermint hot chocolate spoons that are ready to gift and ready to dip. They’re easy to make, delicious, and a charming addition to your holiday festivities.
Other Unique Ideas for Christmas Party Favors
While hunting down festive party favor inspiration, we came across even more ways to surprise your guests. These ideas add a little extra sparkle to your holiday celebration and work beautifully with any Christmas theme.
DIY Stovetop Potpourri
One of the best parts of Christmas is the cozy scents—cinnamon, peppermint, pine, and everything in between! This stovetop potpourri from A Hundred Affections is a great way to capture all those aromas, and it makes the perfect Christmas party favor when packed up in a mason jar with a beautiful gift tag.
Homemade Candle for DIY Christmas Party Favors
Candles are a forever-favorite gift, but making your own takes things up a level. Live Simply has an excellent tutorial using beeswax pellets or soy wax flakes. These candles look beautiful packaged alongside a tiny sprig of pine or even a DIY ornament. If you want more ornament inspiration, check out our DIY Christmas ornament ideas.
Pinecone Firestarter Christmas Party Favors
This tutorial from Something Turquoise is technically written for wedding favors, but they’re perfect for Christmas too! These pinecone firestarters add a rustic, outdoorsy vibe to your favors. Pair them with a packet of cocoa or a homemade ornament for a festive way to say thank you. And if you have lots of pinecones lying around, maybe check out our DIY pinecone crafts for more ideas on how to put them to use!
DIY Christmas Party Favor Ornaments
Ornaments are classic small gifts that guests can hang on their trees year after year. This simple guide from QFC shows you how to customize them with your own fillings—confetti, faux snow, ribbon, and more. For more ornament inspiration, you may also love our DIY mid-century paper ornaments.
NEW: Mini Christmas Stockings Filled With Treats
Mini stockings like these from Etsy make adorable and easy Christmas party favor ideas, especially if you’re looking for something budget-friendly and easy. Fill them with lip balm, hand sanitizer, candy or even a cute little Christmas ornament. They double as holiday decor, are easy to personalize, and are absolutely perfect stocking stuffers for guests of all ages.
And if you’d rather sew your own mini stockings, check out our post on DIY Christmas stocking patterns.
Send Guests Home Happy With Our DIY Christmas Party Favor Ideas!
We hope you found something here that inspires your next holiday get-together. Don’t forget to share photos if you try any of these ideas—we’d love to see your creations! For more DIY gift inspiration, take a peek at our post on DIY handmade holiday gifts, wrapping paper alternatives, and DIY Christmas gifts. Then, check out our DIY stocking hanger ideas to make sure you have a great way to display your stockings filled with all those wonderful stocking stuffers! Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and happy crafting to you!
