A ‘Burr Basket’ or ‘Brr Basket’ is the latest trend sweeping TikTok and Instagram. It’s similar to Boo Baskets, but if you’re not sure what those are either, let us explain.
A Burr Basket is a Christmas basket you fill with goodies for someone special at Christmas time. There’s lots of ways to fill your basket too. It could be filled with the recipient's favourite things, like chocolates, crafts, or cheese!
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You can give one of these baskets to anyone you like, but they’re very popular with couples and can make very thoughtful gifts (especially if you get the contents right!).
If you love the idea of a Christmas basket but aren’t sure what you’d like to go inside then our guide will help you. There’s lots of ideas including baskets you can create yourself, and a few pre-made ones if you’re short on time.
Jump to:
- Pre made Christmas basket ideas
- Foodie Christmas baskets
- Boozy Christmas baskets
- Family-friendly Christmas baskets
- Christmas baskets for kids
- DIY Christmas basket ideas
Christmas basket ideas for 2024
Pre made Christmas baskets
1. Christmas cracker basket
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If you’re looking for an all-in-one impressive basket for grown-ups, this is the one for you! It’s packed with luxury items like fruit cake, red wine and chocolates all nestled in a stunning willow basket.
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2. Luxury Christmas basket for her
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Impress your other mother, wife, girlfriend, sisters or anyone else with this incredible Christmas basket. Plus, it’s an absolute steal!
It contains a hand-knitted scarf, a pair of cosy socks, a lovely crystal candle, a bracelet and essential oils.
All of this is beautifully presented in a premium gift box with tissue paper, and for an extra magical touch, fairy lights!
3. Bakery Christmas basket idea
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This Christmas hamper is packed with baked goods, all arriving from a family-run bakery! This would be a lovely gift for a family since it contains lots of mince pies, fruit cake, biscuits, shortbread and other goodies.
It arrived in a recyclable box, complete with ribbon so great for sending in the post.
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4. Cheese and Port Christmas basket
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This brr basket is a cheese and port lover’s delight! This charming hamper is packed full of the most high-quality cheese, from the classic English Farmhouse cheddar to a Truffle Gloucester, and a bottle of luxury Port.
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Find your perfect Christmas basket and create your own
Before you find all the items to go inside your DIY Christmas basket, you’ll need to pick a suitable basket. We love wicker, as it can be reused. Here are a few options you might like:
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Foodie Christmas basket ideas
Gift baskets filled with food are a welcome gift for anyone! The types of food can vary widely, from baked goods and sweet treats to savoury delights like cheese, crisps, nuts and cured meats.
When building your basket, think about what your recipient likes, what they eat when they are out and whether they have a sweet tooth or not.
Here are a few ideas of what to put inside your foodie Christmas basket:
5. Mini jars of chutney
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Mini chutneys or spreads are the ideal addition to your gift basket. They last a long time and they’re delicious!
This set from Otter Vale is made in Devon and is full of high-quality ingredients. The trio contains a classic Devon chutney, an Apple with West Country Cider chutney and a Devon Fire chutney.
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6. Cartwright & Butler's traditional Christmas pudding
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Give them the best of the best with this perfectly round Cartwright & Butler Christmas pudding created by the family-owned business based in Yorkshire. The pudding is rich in fruits, nuts and warming spices, making it a stunning centrepiece on any Christmas table.
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7. Snowdonia Cheese Company Black Bomber cheese
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This award-winning cheese is the flagship product of the legendary Snowdonia Cheese Company. It’s rich in flavour with a smooth creamy texture, plus the company also prides itself on high-quality and carefully sourced ingredients. A Happy Christmas indeed!
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‘I know for a fact that any cheese lover will adore the Snowdonia Black Bomber cheese. It’s crumbly and melts in the mouth.’
Katie Dolan
There’s so much more you can add to your foodie basket, here’s a few more items we think you’ll love.
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Boozy Christmas basket ideas
This one is for the grown-ups! A boozy basket will always go down a treat at Christmas time. When you’re making this basket think about your recipient's favourite tipple, or what you see them sipping on the most.
You can create balance in your basket by adding a few foodie items to complement it.
8. Folc English rosé wine
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With vineyards in the South East of England, Folc rosé is crafted using seven grape varieties all sourced from local producers. This salmon-pink coloured wine is crisp, dry and delicious, perfect for any occasion and very versatile.
The company behind the wine, Folc, makes only this wine, which is probably what makes it such a luxurious and special drink.
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9. Cotswolds Cream Liqueur
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Cream liquor is a must-have at Christmas time, and why not make it extra special? This silky smooth and award-winning Irish cream liqueur is created at the Cotswolds Distillery, using only the finest ingredients.
They also run distillery tours & tastings, so if you or your recipient loves it, then keep this one in the bag for next year (or their birthday).
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10. Chocolate orange gin liqueurs
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The Handmade Gin Company which is part of Wirral Distillery make a variety of unique and delicious gin liqueurs.
This chocolate orange gin combines the sweetness of chocolate with a bitter tang of orange. It’s also handmade in small batches of no more than 50 bottles at a time to ensure only the highest quality.
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Of course, there are lots more exciting drinks to add to your Christmas basket but we always recommend opting for independent makers, and small-batch drinks. Here’s a few more you might like.
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Family Christmas basket ideas
If you’re putting together a Christmas basket for a family, then you’re going to want a good mixture of items as it’s usually quite difficult to know what everyone likes.
It’s easy to keep it food and drink-based, take a look above for those ideas. However, you could also incorporate party games, Christmas candles or even party hats, to make it more interesting.
11. Stuff That! Turkey Edition Party Game
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Bored of playing charades every year? A fun festive-themed party game is a great way to bring all the family together.
Stuff That! Is a quick-fire card suitable for kids aged 10+ and adults.
12. Bauble Christmas candle
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All the family will love this enchanting candle. Made from red glass, this lovely candle will bring festive joy to any home. The scent is delightful too, a mixture of Christmas spices including cinnamon, cloves and orange.
13. Knoops Dark Luxury Hot Chocolate Flakes
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Who doesn’t love a hot chocolate at Christmastime? Give the gift of high-quality 100% dark chocolate flakes that everyone will enjoy a mug of! You could even pop a bag of marshmallows in the basket to finish it off.
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14. Christmas party hats
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Forget the flimsy tissue paper hats, these are the real deal! Each pack includes four festive designs in modern colours, lots of fun for all the family to wear.
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Christmas basket ideas for kids
If you’re creating a gift basket for children, then you’ll need to think of toys, games and of course, sweets and chocolate. You could also add in some practical extras like socks!
15. Snowman and Santa building blocks
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One for the kids, and big kids. This mini block challenge features 150 pieces to build either a Santa or a snowman. We wouldn’t blame you for buying one of each since they are so cute!
16. LEGO Christmas Tree
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LEGO is always a winner with kids, and this Christmas kit is even better. This magical Christmas tree is suitable for ages 9+ but could be done with grown-ups if the child is younger.
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17. Baker Ross Christmas mini colouring books
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Keep the kids busy in the lead-up to this big day with this set of 12 colouring books. This one is a great low-cost option if the basket is for multiple children.
With plenty of simple designs, the books are suited to ages 3+.
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There’s plenty more exciting gifts to add to a kid's Christmas basket, here’s a few more fun ideas.
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DIY Christmas basket ideas to finish the look
If you want to try your hand at adding a few homemade touches here and there to your basket, try one of these tutorials. They are a wonderful addition to any Christmas basket on the list!
18. Trio of crochet friends
Perfect for beginners, hook up one of our three lovely designs. Choose from a Christmas pudding, a hot chocolate or a cute sprout!
Download the Christmas crochet pattern
19. DIY Christmas jars
Grab a few cheap jars, or reuse ones from your home and transform them into a festive gift. With our simple tutorial, you’ll be able to whip these up in no time, and they can be filled with whatever treats you like.
Get the DIY Christmas jars tutorial
20. Easy-sew Christmas bunting
Give the gift of a handmade decoration with our easy-sew bunting tutorial. This beginner-friendly project is bound to impress your friends and family.
Choosing a Christmas basket for your loved ones
A Christmas basket is a wonderful gift choice for anyone as it can be tailored to suit even the most tricky recipient’s taste. Our best advice would be to choose quality over quantity and pick high-quality items you know they’ll love.
Stocking stuffer ideas you need!
Stocking stuffers are small fun gifts to give to loved ones, but it can be tricky coming up with ideas. Get inspired with our stocking stuffers for adults gift guide.
