Best Gift Ideas for Holidays & New Year Birthdays

You finally cleaned up from the holidays, put the decorations away and are back to work after the New Year's celebrations. And now you have a birthday gift to think about?! There's no rest for the weary when it comes to holiday birthday planning! But, luckily we have your back to and are about to make finding just the right curated birthday gift set for that holiday time birthday easy and stress free. Plus, we're going to show you how to make that birthday feel special and not overshadowed by the holidays.

Do you have a family member or friend or even a co-worker that has a birthday around the holidays or the New Year? I asked around the team M&G studio and we have lots of birthdays around the holiday season including children with birthdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, cousins born on Christmas Day, and lots of siblings born in early January. We also have a few December birthdays on our team as well as a New Year birthday to celebrate in the office!

Do this sound confusion and mix of holiday and birthday sound familiar?

Holiday Birthday Gifting Made Easy

Anyone born during the holiday season and around the start of the new year is likely used to their birthday being a bit overshadowed by the holiday and all the new year celebrations. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays and New Year's Eve celebrations, a birthday present might be forgotten about or hard to shop for when you have already purchased holiday gifts for that special someone.

If you find yourself struggling to find a thoughtful and meaningful gift for a loved one, friend, neighbor, customer, employee, teacher and more who has a holiday birthday or a birthday during the holiday season, or even just after the New Year, you are in the right place!

Let’s dive into a few of our favorite birthday gift ideas to make them feel special and remembered during the holidays.

Shop Birthday Gift Sets: 'Birthday Girl'

The holidays will be a distant memory! Full of decadent surprises to pamper, our signature ‘Birthday Girl’ gift set is a party in a box! This celebration themed gift set is full of party treats like birthday cake bites and popcorn along with self care items like luxe bath bombs, a small batch candle with fancy matches, and a reusable terrazzo mug. Whether shopping for family or friends or even neighbors or clients, this celebration gift box is sure to make her day special.

Shop Birthday Gift Sets: 'You’re The Man'

Looking for a gift to spoil a special man in your life who has a holiday-time birthday? Our signature ‘You’re The Man’ gift set for men is an ideal birthday gift to make him feel thought of and appreciated. Gourmet treats and masculine spa items fill an understated but masculine pine box. Even men need a little self care, especially around their birthdays, and this curated gift box makes it easy to do so with a soy candle, cleansing bar, and elevated sweet treats.

Shop Birthday Gift Sets: 'Mindful Meditation'

If their birthday falls during the busy holiday season, a New Year reset might be just what the doctor ordered for their big birthday! Our signature ‘Mindful Meditation’ gift set will help melt the stress away and encourage mindfulness and reflection. Meditation cards will guide them on their mindfulness journey while they relax with an essential oil diffuser, meditation oil, and a lavender eye pillow. The relaxation can continue with a fresh cup of tea, allowing for a restful night’s sleep. The perfect calming and relaxing gift box to celebrate their birthday after the stressful holiday season.

Shop Birthday Gift Sets: 'Make A Wish'

Whether you are celebrating a birthday together or from afar, our signature ‘Make A Wish’ birthday themed gift set is a thoughtfully themed birthday celebration in a box gift set. A 'best day ever' themed candle and fancy matches will help them make a special birthday wish, while they celebrate with birthday cake bites and artisanal ‘party time’ flavored popcorn. They will be in birthday mode in no time with this gift set! 

Shop Birthday Gift Sets: 'Tech Savvy'

A great gender neutral birthday gift option is our ‘Tech Savvy’ curated gift box. Whether they are a newbie or up to date on all the latest tech gear, this modern gift box will be a treat to make them feel special during their birthday. Let their birthday gift stand alone during the holiday season with this high quality gift basket full of some of our favorite tech items including an Apple AirTag, earbud cleaning kit, bluetooth speaker, wireless phone charger and more.

Shop Birthday Gift Sets: 'Thinking Of You'

What better way to let them know their birthday has not been forgotten or overshadowed by the holidays than by sending a special gift? Our signature ‘Thinking Of You’ thoughtful themed gift set is full of lush spa items, intentional home decor pieces, and even sweet treats so they can feel spoiled on their birthday. Help them relax and have a stress-free birthday with bath soak, handmade soap and an artisanal candle.

Shop Birthday Gift Sets: 'Day Brightener' 

A colorful gift set that is not in seasonal holiday colors and full of cheer, our signature ‘Day Brightener’ gift set is sure to do just that! Birthdays are a perfect time to take a reset, especially if the birthday falls around the busy holiday season, so help them unwind with a box full of mindfulness goodies. Elevate their mood with a wellness workbook, a deck of mindfulness cards, a stress ball and help them relax with luxe bath soak, a small batch candle and cozy cloud socks. This bright and cheery gift basket is sure to delight that special birthday person and make them forget all about the holidays! 

If you are searching for even more birthday gift ideas to celebrate someone with a birthday that falls on a holiday, be sure to explore our entire collection of curated birthday gift boxes. From food-centric gifts, self-care themed gifts, and even hobby specific gifts, we are sure you will find a stand out gift to surprise and delight, especially if they are used to their birthday going under the radar during the holiday season.

You don't need one more stressor this time of year! Go ahead and take the win by sending one of our curated birthday gift sets for their holiday time birthday!

Happy birthday gifting!

Images: Lissa Ryan Photography