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What do you give your girlfriend or partner, your mum, your mother-in-law or a close friend? Here are our Christmas gift ideas for women of all ages, from their 20s to 70+, with a focus on the home, wellbeing and experiences, and on gifts that actually get used.
In short
- Listen for hints: many people mention during the year what they need or dream of.
- Wellbeing and cosiness at home are always a safe bet.
- An experience together is often worth more than a thing.
- See also our guide: What should I give for Christmas?
Christmas gifts for women in their 20s
A first home, studies or a new job. Gifts that make the home cosy, or that give her a good experience, go down well.
- Plants and pots: a large green plant makes a small flat feel cosy.
- Scented candles or LED candles: for the dark evenings. LED candles are the safe choice in student housing.
- An experience: tickets for a concert, a stand-up show or a spa trip with her friends.
- A cookbook: with quick everyday dishes.
- Jewellery: a simple necklace or earrings.
- Photo prints or a photo album: with pictures from the year with her friends.
Christmas gifts for women in their 30s and 40s
Busy years with work, children and a house. Gifts that bring calm, give her time or make everyday life easier are often the most appreciated.
- A spa experience or massage: a whole day with nothing she has to do.
- A lovely blanket or throw: in wool or cotton for the sofa.
- Good kitchen things: a cast-iron pot, a quality knife or a beautiful serving dish.
- Garden gear: good gardening gloves, secateurs or a nice pot with spring bulbs.
- Time alone: a gift voucher saying you will take the children for a weekend.
- A book or audiobook: by her favourite author.
- A dressing gown and slippers: for Sunday mornings.
Christmas gifts for women in their 50s and 60s
Many have more time for themselves, for the garden and for hobbies. Quality, experiences and personal gifts hit the mark.
- A weekend away or culture: a trip to a city she has long wanted to see, or tickets for the theatre and ballet.
- Garden gear and plants: a rose bush, a bird box or a greenhouse potting table.
- Ceramics or glass: from a local workshop, for example bought at a Christmas market.
- A course: in painting, pottery, yoga or cooking.
- Warm accessories: a wool or cashmere scarf and a pair of good gloves.
- A smartwatch or step counter: for the active woman who goes on lots of walks.
- Wellbeing: luxurious hand cream and bath salts, ideally from a smaller Danish brand.
Christmas gifts for women over 70
Many older women mostly wish for time with the family and gifts that make everyday life a little nicer.
- A photo book or calendar: with pictures of children and grandchildren.
- A day out together: a trip to the theatre, a museum or out for a meal.
- Help at home: a gift voucher for window cleaning, gardening or putting up the Christmas decorations.
- A warm throw and lovely socks: for the cold winter evenings.
- An audiobook or a magazine subscription: about her interests.
- A string of lights with a timer: so there is light in the window without her having to remember to switch it on and off.
Christmas gifts for women by budget
| Budget | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Under DKK 100 | Hand cream, LED candles, wool socks, seed packets and a small pot |
| DKK 100–300 | Book, throw, gardening gloves, scented candle, beautiful mug |
| DKK 300–700 | Cast-iron pot, scarf, ceramics, course, massage |
| Over DKK 700 | Weekend away, spa day, jewellery, smartwatch |
For the woman who has everything
- Give an experience together: a concert, the theatre, dinner or a walk with a picnic basket.
- Give something that gets used up: good tea, chocolate, olive oil or flowers every month.
- Give help: home-made vouchers for jobs she never gets round to herself.
- Give something personal: a framed picture or a letter about what she means to you.
Find more ideas in our guides to Christmas gifts for men and Christmas gifts for kids, and read our advice on exchanges, gift vouchers and shipping in What should I give for Christmas?
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Christmas gift for a woman?
A gift that suits her everyday life and interests, for example a lovely blanket, good kitchen things, a plant or an experience. Think about what she has mentioned that she needs or dreams of.
What should I give my mum for Christmas?
Many mothers value time together and personal gifts the most, for example a photo book, a day out together or help around the house and garden.
What should I give my girlfriend for Christmas?
Try combining something personal with an experience, for example a piece of jewellery and a weekend away, or a book and a dinner out. The most important thing is that the gift shows you have been listening.
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