Christmas gifting in India has grown a lot in the last few years. Many of us now buy for family, friends, the office Secret Santa and a few clients all in the same week, and a food gift is often the easiest choice for that kind of mixed list. Nobody has to guess a size, and a good box usually gets opened at the table and shared.
Searches for Christmas gifts in India start climbing in the last week of November and peak the week before Christmas. If you plan a little earlier than that, you get better choice and you are not paying for rushed delivery.
Christmas is a day built around eating together, so a gift that ends up on the lunch table fits the mood. Dates and dry fruits have a practical advantage too. They keep for weeks without a fridge, they travel well across cities, and they suit guests who avoid eggs or alcohol, which rules out a lot of traditional Christmas bakes. Stuffed dates and chocolate dates also feel festive without needing any wrapping skills, since the boxes are already made for gifting.
For family, a tray works better than a small box because it gets passed around after lunch. The Assorted Stuffed Dates Tray comes with a mix of fillings, so there is something for the uncle who likes things plain and the cousin who wants something richer. For parents or in-laws, the Ajwa Collection Basket is the kind of gift that looks considered without being showy.
For friends, go for something they probably have not tried. Kunafa chocolate has been everywhere on social media, and our Ajwa Kunafa Pistachio Cream bar is a fun one to hand over at a Christmas party. If you want to know what the fuss is about first, we have explained it in our post on what kunafa chocolate is.
For the office, think in two groups. Secret Santa usually has a budget of a few hundred rupees, and the Signature Range Pastel Edit or a 100g pack of milk chocolate dates with almond fits that neatly. Clients and senior colleagues are different. A leather box from our Gifting Range says thank you for the year properly, and if you are ordering for a whole team, our corporate gifting guide covers bulk orders in more detail.
Here is what is available right now, sorted from the most affordable to the most premium.
| Gift | Size | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Range Pastel Edit | Gift box | ₹299 | Secret Santa, colleagues |
| Dates with Milk Chocolate and Almond | 100g | ₹299 | Stocking fillers, kids |
| Siafa Signature White Luxe Box | 10 pieces | ₹399 | Neighbours, office teams |
| Floral Window Box | 130g | ₹699 | Party hosts, thank-you gifts |
| Ajwa Kunafa Pistachio Cream | 144g | ₹999 | Friends who love trending desserts |
| Salted Caramel Kunafa Chocolate | One bar | ₹999 | Anyone who likes sweet and salty |
| Assorted Stuffed Dates Tray 18 Pcs | 290g | ₹1,499 | Family get-togethers |
| Hexa Dryfruit Collection | 750g | ₹1,799 | Health-conscious relatives |
| Assorted Stuffed Dates Tray 36 Pcs | 580g | ₹2,499 | The Christmas lunch table |
| Ajwa Collection Basket | 1100g | ₹4,999 | Parents and in-laws |
| Siafa Exclusive Leather Box Emerald Green | 1200g | ₹7,999 | Key clients, the one big gift |
If you are buying for more than ten people, the ₹299 to ₹699 boxes keep the total sensible while still looking like a proper gift. Save the trays and leather boxes for the people you see on Christmas Day.
We ship anywhere in India by ground courier, and delivery usually takes 7 to 10 working days depending on your state. Courier networks also get busy in the last two weeks of December. To be safe, place personal orders by around December 10, and bulk office orders a week before that.
You can see every box mentioned here in our Gifting Range. If you are still deciding between festive hampers, our gift hamper buying guide explains what separates a good box from a forgettable one.
There is no official list, but one popular rule keeps gifting simple with five gifts: something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read and something to share. A box of stuffed dates or kunafa chocolate fits the "something to share" spot nicely.
It depends on who you are buying for. Popular choices usually include food hampers, chocolates, festive cakes, books, home decor, personalised gifts, plants, skincare, gadgets and gift vouchers. For a mixed list of family and colleagues, food gifts are the safest pick because everyone can enjoy them.
Chocolates and food hampers are some of the most common Christmas gifts in India, along with cakes and gift cards. They are easy to buy in bulk and suit almost anyone, which is why they show up on so many office and family lists.
Stuffed dates trays for family lunches, kunafa chocolate for friends who like trying new things, small dates boxes for Secret Santa and leather gift boxes for clients. Our gift boxes start at ₹299, so there is something for most budgets.
It is a gifting idea where you give seven gifts that each have a purpose: something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, something to do, something to share and something to eat. Versions vary, but the point is fewer, more thoughtful gifts. Dates and kunafa chocolate cover the last two in one go.
Wish lists change every year, but gadgets, fashion, beauty products, books and good food come up again and again. If you do not know someone's wish list, a food gift is the safest bet because it does not depend on size or personal taste in tech.
Good food comes close. Very few people say no to a box of chocolates or sweets they can share at home, which is why dates and chocolate gift boxes work for colleagues, neighbours and family alike.
The best gift suits the person and your budget. For family, a stuffed dates tray to share after Christmas lunch works well. For someone special, a Siafa leather gift box feels personal, and the box stays useful long after the dates are finished.
Our Signature Range Pastel Edit and Dates with Milk Chocolate and Almond (100g) are ₹299 each, the Siafa Signature White Luxe Box is ₹399 and the Floral Window Box is ₹699. All four come ready to gift, so they work well for Secret Santa and office teams.
Kunafa chocolate has been a big food trend, along with healthier gift boxes that swap mithai for dates and dry fruits. Our Ajwa Kunafa Pistachio Cream and Salted Caramel Kunafa Chocolate bars are ₹999 each.
Gifts people do not usually get at Christmas stand out, like a tray of stuffed Saudi dates, Ajwa dates in a leather box or a kunafa chocolate bar. They feel festive and make a nice change from the usual cake and cookies.
Food gifts that feel a little special are a good bet this year: kunafa chocolate for friends, stuffed dates trays for family and leather gift boxes for clients. Order by early December so delivery reaches before the 25th.
