Gift Ideas for Your Boss on Christmas

Getting Christmas gifts for a great boss, whether from you or the entire team, is a meaningful way to show your appreciation. A thoughtful, personalized gift can make the gesture even more special and memorable for them.

But what’s an appropriate Christmas gift for your male boss? What about Christmas presents for your female boss?

Here are some ideas for a boss's Christmas gift that are suitable for any number of workplace environments.

Christmas Gift Ideas for Any Boss

Charitable Donation

If your boss seems to have everything — or if you’re simply at a loss when it comes to selecting an appropriate gift — then you really can’t go wrong with making a charitable donation in his or her name. Choose a trusted organization like United Way, the Red Cross or one of their partner agencies.

Message of Appreciation

Sometimes, what your supervisor appreciates most is a simple word of thanks. Sending your boss a digital Christmas card is a thoughtful and professional way to express gratitude. American Greetings offers a wide variety of customizable cards that allow you to add a personal message, a photo and festive details to make it truly stand out.

Gift Card

In a rush? No time to visit stores in search of the perfect Christmas gift for your boss? Pair a digital gift card with a personalized Christmas ecard, for fast delivery to the recipient. With a wide range of retailers to choose from, including Starbucks, Target and Fandango, simply select the retailer you’d like to purchase a gift card from then you’ll enter the name and email of the recipient and send.

Christmas Gift Ideas for Female Boss

Guided Tour

If you have a boss who frequently travels for work, then chances are she doesn’t usually get a break to enjoy the destination. Gift a tour of a beautiful or interesting city on your boss’s upcoming itinerary. A perfect Christmas gift for the boss who has everything, a city tour allows a respite from work for a few hours. American Greetings offers Virgin Experience Gifts that can be added to any ecard, allowing you to send an unforgettable memory. From a serene vineyard walk to a thrilling helicopter ride or the adrenaline rush of racecar driving, these gifts of experience go above and beyond.

Wine-Of-The-Month Subscription

If your boss is a wine lover, then consider asking coworkers to chip in for a wine-of-the-month subscription. This type of service lets your boss try different types of wines each month and gives her something to look forward to long after the holidays. Pair the subscription with a wine bottle stopper and a wine bag, so they can tote a bottle to their next holiday gathering.

The Gift Of Relaxation

She likely has a lot on her plate, especially during the holiday season. Give her the gift of relaxation by putting together some items for quiet evenings at home. Start with a plush, fuzzy robe and a pair of slippers. Add a scented candle made especially for unwinding. Finally, include a daily gratitude journal that she can use for self-reflection and mindfulness.

Gifts For Entertaining

If she likes to entertain, consider gifts that will make it easier for her to host friends. For example, a serving board is great for appetizers or serving a cheese plate. You could also include some coasters, a must-have for holiday parties.

Christmas Gift Ideas for Male Boss

Game Tickets

He’s got the baseball hat, gym bag, and license plate frame, so it’s clear he’s enthusiastic about the local sports team. Gather your coworkers together and pitch in for tickets to a big game. He’ll appreciate this meaningful gift, and the group cooperation makes gift-giving easy for everyone.

Luggage Locator

Another great Christmas gift idea for a boss who travels — a luggage locator is a small tag that attaches to a suitcase and tracks it everywhere. Your boss can see the location of the suitcase right from a smartphone, eliminating the stress that comes when luggage gets lost or goes missing.

Leather Journal

Does your boss constantly scribble on a floppy spiral notebook, overloaded clipboard, or battered calendar? If so, he may appreciate a nice leather journal to jot down thoughts, notes or to-do lists. Give the journal an extra-special touch by writing a nice message of thanks for your boss’s hard work on the inside cover.

Drinkware

If he’s a beer drinker, gather some drinkware and a six-pack of his favorite brew. Many grocery stores offer the option of combining single bottles of beer to create your own six-pack. Consider adding a drink sleeve or a glass-and-bottle-opener set to complete the gift.

We hope this list inspires you with thoughtful and creative Christmas gift for boss ideas and makes it easier to show your appreciation this holiday season.