A Vegan-Friendly Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas will be here before you know it, and I know that many people are likely already browsing for the perfect presents to gift their loved ones!

Finding the present can often be a time-consuming and difficult task. We all want to experience that moment of seeing a person’s face light up when they unwrap our gift. However, finding this show-stopping present for a vegan loved one in a non-vegan world can be even more of a challenge than usual, especially if you aren’t vegan yourself. But I have got you covered, the following gift ideas are ideal for any passionate plant-powered friend or family member.

There’s something about veganism that makes you fall in love with cooking all over again. Cutting out animal products encourages you to explore the diverse world of delicious edible plants. So whether your friend or family member is a keen cook or wants to learn more about how to cook vegan, you can’t go wrong with a good old cookbook. There are plenty to choose from, and you can either find them online or even in Waterstones and supermarkets. 

Houseplant sales have boomed in recent years, and most millennials can now proudly say that they own at least one plant that they haven’t killed. You could consider plant-giving as the more modern and sustainable version of gifting flowers!

If your loved one does not possess a green thumb, then I would recommend looking into plants such as cacti or succulents as they are unbelievably easy to look after, and will survive even if neglected. 

Dairy-free cheese has come a LONG way let me tell you. Though I admit, shopping for the right stuff can be overwhelming as there’s so much choice. My advice is to go for the luxury, artisan products such as Mouse’s Favourite or Kinda Co if you don’t know their cheese preferences. The luxury brands tend to use cashews for the base of their cheese, which makes them creamy and high-quality. Perhaps you could get them their very own cheese-making kit, too! 

There’s truly nothing like being gifted a candle! They’re great for setting the ambience and are the ultimate symbol of relaxation. Unfortunately, mainstream candles often contain paraffin wax which releases toxins into the air once burned. These toxins are bad for our health and the environment.

Not to worry, though, that’s where the vegan brands come in! If you opt for an eco-friendly soy wax candle, then you won’t have to worry much about any pollutants. I’m sure that the person receiving the gift will appreciate it! 

Along with the rise in people wanting to live more low impact lives, we have witnessed the immeasurable growth of reusable items. Stainless steel water bottles and reusable coffee cups can be found wherever you shop nowadays. 

If your loved one already owns every reusable essential there is, maybe think outside of the box. What about reusable coffee pods, makeup cloths, or tea infusers?

Yet another wonderful thing that has seen an increase in popularity is subscription boxes. You can now purchase a carefully curated gift box that suits almost anyone, from alcoholic-beverages to beauty products. A one-off box purchase makes for such a perfect vegan-friendly gift because some people still are unable to access certain plant-based products; a subscription box is a great way for your loved one to try out new things.

Beauty products can be tricky if you don’t know their makeup preferences or skin type; however, you can’t go wrong with pampering products such as bath bombs or essential oils. If you know their taste, then you can also look for vegan-friendly perfume. And during a pandemic, you can’t have too much hand moisturiser!