Merryvent supplies Christmas gifts for employees with your logo: stock advent calendars with a printed sleeve from 50 pcs (ship by about 20 November 2026), Christmas hampers from 25 pcs (order by about 1 December for EU delivery by 15–18 December) and teddies with embroidered logo from 50 pcs. Delivery in bulk to the office or to home addresses from a CSV list, worldwide.
What makes an employee gift work
An employee gift is judged on three things: it is useful or edible, it feels chosen rather than ordered off a list, and it does not create packaging waste. A short personal note from management usually matters more than the size of the gift. Generic office supplies and stationery rarely meet that bar.
For most teams this points to a branded advent calendar in December, a hamper before the holiday break, or a teddy with embroidered logo for employees with children. If you run gifting as a recurring programme, see our Team package.
Employee holiday gift options
Budget bands for staff gifts by country
| Country | Common staff gift rule | What it means for your gift |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Trivial benefits: up to £50 per gift (directors of close companies: £300 per tax year) | Plan gifts under £50 per person |
| Germany | Christmas gift is not an 'Aufmerksamkeit'; options include Sachbezug up to €50/month or flat-rate tax under §37b | Check with payroll before ordering |
| France | URSSAF: gifts free of contributions up to 5% of PMSS (€196 for 2025) | Check the 2026 figure with your accountant |
| Poland | ZFŚS: PIT exemption up to 1,000 zł per employee per year | Gifts funded outside ZFŚS are taxable income |
| USA | De minimis items (e.g. a turkey or a logo mug) are not taxable; cash and gift cards are taxable wages | A physical gift is simpler than a gift card |
General information from secondary sources, not tax advice. Please check with your accountant. Details and sources on the gift limits pages; other countries on the country pages.
Bulk to the office or to every home
For office-based teams we deliver in bulk to one address, packed per person if required, ready for distribution or the Christmas event. For hybrid and remote teams, send a CSV or Excel list and we ship to individual home addresses worldwide, with a tracking report per recipient. Multi-address delivery needs additional handling time, so plan earlier. See gifts for remote teams and multi-address delivery for the list template and data handling.
Sustainable Christmas gifts for employees
FSC-certified cardboard, Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance certified chocolate and recycled polyester (rPET) plush with EN 71 toy-safety testing are available worldwide, with documents supplied on request. Plastic-free inserts are available on request. Alcohol-free contents and neutral "Season's Greetings" designs are available for multicultural teams; see compliance and gift policies and the workshop page.
Process for HR and procurement
Share headcount, budget and date
Include the countries if your team is spread across locations.
Receive options and a free mock-up
Within 1–2 working days, with an indicative quote.
Approve artwork and send addresses
One office address or a CSV/Excel list.
Packing and dispatch from Poland
To the office or to each home address, with tracking.
Deadlines for Christmas 2026
- Advent calendars (stock calendar with your sleeve): must ship by about 20 November to arrive before 1 December.
- Hampers and gift boxes: order by about 1 December for EU delivery by 15–18 December.
- Custom plush mascots: not possible for Christmas 2026; plan for January 2027.
All dates: order deadlines.
Request a proposal
Send us the product, quantity, delivery countries and the date the gifts must arrive. We reply within 1–2 working days with options, realistic dates, an indicative quote and a free digital mock-up.
Request a proposal or email hello@merryvent.com, phone +48 577 723 719.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Christmas gift for employees in bulk?
For December, a branded advent calendar is opened every day and suits most teams. If the calendar deadline has passed, a hamper with your logo can be ordered until about 1 December.
Can we order for a small team?
Yes. Hampers start from 25 pcs; stock advent calendars with a sleeve and teddies with embroidered logo from 50 pcs.
Can you ship to each employee's home?
Yes, from a CSV or Excel list, worldwide. Outside the EU we deliver DDP, with duties and import VAT prepaid and quoted in advance, wherever shipping is possible.
Are employee gifts tax-free?
That depends on the country and how the gift is funded. We help you choose gifts within common budget bands, but this is not tax advice; please check with your accountant.
Do you offer sustainable options?
Yes: FSC-certified cardboard, plastic-free inserts, Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance certified chocolate and rPET plush; certificates are supplied on request.