10 Things You Can Gift During Christmas in Korea

Koreans are gift lovers (who isn’t? lol), and they express this whenever they get the chance, especially during celebrations or holidays. Christmas is one such celebration. Christmas is loved by all, but it is usually associated with the younger generation. It is common to see lovers making haste to be with their partners on Christmas Eve so that they can be together the next day. Just as they look forward to being together, there is also a desire to buy gifts. You can also buy gifts for family members, friends, or colleagues. Getting a suitable gift may seem quite difficult, but we will help you with a list of options. These gifts will be loved by anyone who gets them and will endear you to them. 

Before you give gifts in Korea, there are important things to note:

• When presenting your gift, do so with both hands.
• Wrap the gift or gifts in bright-colored wrapping sheets. Avoid dark colors or red because it means death to Koreans.
• Avoid giving sharp objects as gifts. They imply that you want to put an end to a relationship.

Things You Can Gift During Christmas in Korea

 1. Cosmetics or perfumes

Now, who doesn’t love a collection of beauty products? It’s no longer news that Korea has some of the best cosmetic brands in the world, and this explains why they are so pretty. These products are highly sought-after around the world, and we can assure you that giving them as a Christmas gift is a beautiful move. This applies to both ladies and guys. There is something for everyone. 

For skin care, you can gift products from these brands: Ester Lauder, Dior, Lancôme, Clinique, La Mer, Shiseido, Clarins, DERMAdoctor, etc. They have proven to be tested and trusted. You can walk into any beauty store and get them. You can also ask for them to be wrapped. 

If you want to get makeup then check out these makeup brands: Innisfree, PeriPera, Missha, TONYMOLY, Erborian, Clio, Dr. Gio Cosmetics, JOAH, Rom&Nd, AmorePacific, KAJA, Etude House, Holika Holika, Amuse, Hera, etc. 

You can buy them from beauty stores or malls or you can place your orders online.

Gifting perfume is a great idea too. Everyone wants to smell nice at all times. These brands will be loved because of their incredible fragrances: Elorea, Tamburins, Soohyang, NonFiction, GRANHAND, RboW, Dior, Chanel, etc. 

Any of these items can be gotten from various department stores or beauty stores. You can also purchase them from their websites.  

2. Jewelry 

Now, this is a catchy option for a Christmas gift. Putting on beautiful jewelry will complement a casual outfit. Korean jewelry is famous for being simple. They come in sleek designs and are very durable. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, clips, brooches, and rings are a part of this group. 

If you want to choose from a variety of options then it would be great to walk into any of these jewelry stores and have a look at the items displayed: South Korea Diamond Jewelry Shop, Vendana Korea,  PIAGET, Tiffany & Co., Lotte, Chopard Boutique, GTM Jewelry, etc. 

There are also online jewelry stores where you can purchase these items as well. They include 1064Studio, Space Oddity, Portrait Report, Souhait, Numbering, Momentel, Cold Frame, SCHO Studio, etc. They deliver to anywhere in the country. 

You can also get a customized name bracelet or necklace for your prospect. 

3. Tea or ginseng

Tea culture is quite popular in Korea, and it will also make a worthy Christmas gift. Tea is a big deal for Koreans. This is because of how beneficial its it is for the body. Here are some incredible options open to you: 

*Osulloc Tea Bag Gift Set: If you need tea from the best tea producers in Korea, then Osulloc is your best bet. Located on Jeju Island, they produce the best tea in the country. Their unique Jeju refined tea is loved by many for its flavor and will be appreciated by the recipient. 

Kwangdong Tea

SEEIN

Ssanggye

Ottogi

Teas Unique

Nokchawon

Hankook Tea

Dong Suh

ZEDA Tea

Damtuh

Prince of Peace

Any of these tea brands will serve the same purpose. The receiver will appreciate your thoughtfulness and concern for their well-being. You can purchase any of these teas in any supermarket or place your order online. 

Ginseng is an important Korean identity. It comes with a truckload of health benefits, so it can serve as a Christmas gift.  

4. Clothes and accessories

For clothes, you can gift sweaters, coats, shirts, pants, etc. This applies to both ladies and guys. Given that Christmas is usually in winter, you can go for thicker clothes, long jackets, mufflers, hair warmers, etc. 

For footwear, you can gift boots or shoes. 

You can buy cute socks as gifts too. There are a lot of options with different inscriptions on them. These will keep the feet warm on very cold days. Wallets are also a good option. 

5. Flowers

Who doesn’t love a bunch of beautiful flowers? Gifting flowers shows that you care. You can buy a beautiful floral bouquet and have it sent to the recipient. To make it unique, attach a short Christmas note to it. 

Here are some popular flower shops in Korea where you can make a purchase: 

1. 99Flower: They deliver flowers to any region in the country in about 2 hours. Isn’t that incredible? To learn more about their incredible options, go to http://flower-korea.com/.
2. Forever Florist Korea: This particular flower shop is unique because you can add other gifts to the flowers such as chocolates, cakes, bears, etc. They have different floral arrangements which Boone in bright colors and patterns. To learn more about their incredible options, go to www.forever-florist-korea.com/
3. Flowers to Korea: They deliver flowers on the same day anywhere in the country. Visit their website to learn more www.fllowerstokorea.com.
4. Korea Flower Gift – www.koreaflowergift.com
5. Korea Flower Mall – www.koreaflowermall.com
6. Flower Seoul: They also have other gifts on display. You can add these to your flower hamper. Check them out at www.flowerseoul.kr.

6. Self-made and traditional patterned gifts, snack box set

If you have paid a visit to most traditional Korean houses, you might have noticed the colorful patterns used on the ceilings. These patterns are recreated on blankets, bags, hand-knitted scarves, gloves, socks, etc. 

These gifts will be loved because of the efforts that went into creating them. It is common for teenage girls to knit scarves for their boyfriends.

Korea is well-known for having delicious native snacks that are unique to the country, and you can give a snack box set to a loved one. The box contains about 17 different tasty snacks. We highly recommend this. 

7. Cake, chocolates, wine, cookies 

These are useful at any time and on any day. For Christmas, many couples eat cream cake. You can buy a nice cake from any supermarket, bake it in any flavor of your choice, and have it nicely packaged before gifting it. You can add chocolate bars, bottles of wine, or cookies to accompany it. 

8. Tickets to a traditional event or performance

A lot of events take place during Christmas in Korea, and gifting a ticket to any of these events will be appreciated. Such events include Busan Christmas Tree Festival, Ice Fishing Festival, Seongsan Sunrise Festival, etc. 

9. Gift cards to Korean stores or restaurants 

Yes! Everyone loves a gift card. This is the ideal gift for a loved one who is unable to visit their favorite restaurant or store and enjoy themselves. It can be a gift card to their favorite coffee, tea, snack, or meal store. 

10. Money 

When you run out of gift options, giving money becomes the most preferred option. You simply put some amount of money in an envelope (preferably a white one) and present it.

Remember that you do not have to break the bank when doing this. Go for an amount that isn’t too little or too much. Whatever the amount may be, it should not begin with the number 4. This is because 4 in Korean is associated with death and is unlucky.