Christmas Gifts 2026: Shop by Person, Budget and Delivery Date

Christmas shopping is an allocation problem before it is a matter of taste: one budget, a list of people, and a deadline that keeps moving. This page is organised around those three things — who the gift is for, what you intend to spend, and the last date the parcel will realistically arrive.

Our order-by dates are set per delivery zone rather than as a single national deadline, because a parcel to Finland and a parcel to Portugal do not travel the same distance. If you read only one section of this page, read that one.

• Flat-rate shipping per zone, from €5.95 — no handling fees, no weight surcharges
• 14 calendar days to change your mind, EU-wide
• 2-year legal guarantee of conformity on every product
• Secure encrypted checkout; available payment methods are shown before you confirm
• Operated by M&V EURO COMMERCE B.V., Rotterdam

Shop by who it is for

Thirteen doors instead of one endless catalogue. Each one is a live collection, so what you see is what is in stock.

Children and teenagers

Building sets, puzzles, board games and plush. Check the age marking on the box before you commit — a set marked 8+ usually contains small parts. Toys & Games · Baby & Kids

Gamers

Consoles, controllers, games and the components that go with them. Gaming & Consoles · Computing & Gaming

Film and music people

Televisions, soundbars, projectors and headphones. If the gift crosses a border, check the plug type. TV, Audio & Video

Coffee drinkers

Espresso machines, filter brewers and the accessories that keep them working. Coffee Machines

Home cooks

Kitchen tools and small appliances. This is the category where a gift gets used every week or not at all. Kitchen & Dining · Appliances

The home itself

Lighting, decor, storage and connected security. Home & Garden · Smart Home & Security

Collectors

Figures from the brands that people actually collect, not generic merchandise. Collectible Figures

Beauty and wellbeing

Hair care, shaving, skincare and fragrance. Beauty & Personal Care

Pet owners

Food, treats and the practical things that get reordered anyway. Pet Supplies

Desk and study

Stationery, organisation, drawing and craft supplies. The safest Secret Santa territory there is. Office & Stationery

Active people

Camping and outdoor equipment. Sports & Fitness

Game nights

Board games and puzzles, the two categories with no size and no compatibility risk. Board Games · Puzzles

Still undecided

Start from the Christmas collection and work backwards. Christmas

Shop by budget

Decide the number first and the gift second. It is faster, and it stops the drift that turns a €30 present into a €70 one at the checkout.

Under €30

Puzzles, board games, stationery, pet treats, small kitchen tools and beauty stocking fillers. At this level, buy for the category rather than the object: a good puzzle beats a mediocre gadget. Puzzles · Stationery

€30 to €70

Where a gift starts to feel chosen: LEGO sets, board games with depth, collectible figures, coffee accessories, kitchen appliances. Toys · Coffee Machines

Over €70

One considered present rather than three forgettable ones: a console, a television, a proper appliance, a large building set. Check the dimensions and the plug before ordering. Gaming & Consoles · Appliances

Order-by dates for Christmas delivery

These are calculated from the transit times in our shipping policy plus 1 to 3 business days of warehouse preparation, counting back from 23 December. They are deliberately earlier than the theoretical maximum: December slows carriers down.

Destination	Transit time	Order by
Spain and Portugal	1–3 business days	15 December
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden	3–5 business days	11 December
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia	4–7 business days	9 December
United Kingdom	4–7 business days	9 December
Norway and Switzerland	5–8 business days	8 December

Some items are sourced directly from the manufacturer and need up to 5 business days before dispatch. If your order is affected, we email you the expected date. Everything ships from our logistics partner in Barcelona.

Four things to check before you pay

1. The plug. The EU runs on 230 V with type C and F sockets; the UK uses type G. A cross-border gift needs the right plug or an adapter.
2. The age marking. Toys carry age ranges for safety reasons. If you are unsure of a child's exact age, choose the lower band.
3. The size. Clothing, footwear and furniture are the most returned categories. Read the size chart or the dimensions table, not the photograph.
4. The battery. Many toys and small devices ship without batteries, and a gift that does not switch on is a poor first impression.

Frequently asked questions

Which countries do you deliver to?

Twenty-eight: Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland. We do not ship to Malta or Cyprus.

When do I have to order for Christmas?

It depends on the delivery zone: 15 December for Spain and Portugal, 11 December for most of Western and Northern Europe, 9 December for the UK and Eastern Europe, 8 December for Norway and Switzerland. The table above has the full breakdown.

Can I return a Christmas gift?

Yes. You have 14 calendar days from delivery to withdraw without giving a reason, for every product we sell. Email [email protected] with your order number and we reply within 2 business days with the return address. Return shipping is at your cost unless the item arrived damaged, faulty or was not what you ordered.

Do prices include VAT?

Yes for customers in the European Union. Deliveries to the UK, Norway and Switzerland may be subject to import duty and VAT charged by the destination customs authority, payable by the recipient.

What warranty comes with the products?

Every product carries the EU legal guarantee of conformity, for a minimum of 2 years from delivery.

How much is shipping?

It is a flat rate by destination zone: Spain €5.95, Portugal €7.95, Zone 1 €12.95, Zone 2 €17.95, United Kingdom €19.95, Norway and Switzerland €24.95. It does not depend on weight or order value, and we add no handling fees.

Start with a person and a number

Pick who it is for, fix the budget, check the plug, respect the order-by date. That is the whole method. Shop the Christmas collection.