Christmas Gifts for Family and Friends Abroad in 20245 min read
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Christmas is that time of the year when family and friends always get together. But with the travel restrictions due to the pandemic or simply because you moved abroad for a new job, celebrating Christmas from a distance may be the only option this year. However, even from far away, you can make sure to have the most special Christmas celebration and gifts exchange. Check out our Christmas gift ideas to send to your overseas friends and family and how you can celebrate a long-distance Christmas in 2024.

Celebrate Christmas from a distance: send Christmas gifts to family abroad in 2024

Of course, nothing can compare to your unexpected arrival, but in 2024, international trips can still be challenging. Fortunately, with the help of technology and digital logistics, it is much easier now to celebrate Christmas from a distance and send the most special gifts to your overseas family and friends.

The best Christmas gift ideas for overseas friends and relatives

When celebrating Christmas from a distance, make sure to send your family and friends abroad presents that warm up their hearts and make them feel your presence.

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Here is our list of soul-stirring Christmas gift ideas for overseas friends and family:

Make them taste Christmas with local food and drinks

No matter what country you live in, if you want to share something authentic for Christmas with your foreign friends or your family abroad, one of the best secret Santa gift ideas would be ordering door-to-door delivery of some of their favourite dishes, delicious or unusual food and drinks.

Christmas will feel so chic with vintage and original design objects

When a person is struggling to adjust to a foreign reality, some creative interior design objects, paintings, decorations and accessories can be among the most wished secret Santa gift ideas. Buy a vintage item online and have it delivered directly to your overseas family or foreign friends’ house for Christmas or get it from your favourite store and send it through Eurosender.

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Bring back Christmas memories and send a gift to you overseas family that symbolizes their hometown

It may be a picture, a ceramic vase, a teddy bear, or any other object that will make your family or friends abroad think about something that holds a very special place in their hearts.

Personalize Christmas by sending a handmade gift to your friends abroad

It is always worth spending time on preparing something unique that comes straight from your heart… or order something special on Etsy. Be careful to protect it nicely before you send abroad to avoid unpleased surprises.

Keep it classic and send your friends and family Christmas presents that can never fail

Besides looking for extraordinary Christmas gift ideas for friends and family overseas, it is also possible to stick to the good old classic presents list. Send a book from your friend’s favourite writer, a new piece of clothing or even perfume.

Make sure you send your gifts to your friends and family abroad on time

Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year in the logistics world. Plan shipping ahead and buy all your Christmas presents in advance so you can ship them on time to your family abroad and have them delivered on time.

How to celebrate Christmas from a distance in 2024?

Now that you know what you can send to your family and friends abroad in 2024, you have to plan how to make the best of this long-distance Christmas celebration. Here are some of our ideas:

Plan a virtual long-distance Christmas dinner

Agree with your friends and family abroad on the menu and the hour of the celebration. If you are in different time zones it may be harder but with some effort and planning, you can make sure to have a meal at the same time no matter where you are. Join a video call and celebrate together this Christmas from a distance!

Long-distance Christmas gifts exchange

Tell your friends and family abroad not to open the surprise packages they will get delivered before Christmas. Now, you can all open the Christmas gifts you have sent each other and enjoy seeing everyone’s happiness on the screen.

Play some virtual games during Christmas celebrations

The good thing about internet if that you can not only see your friends and family overseas but play virtual games and fun activities with them. This is a great day to spend some quality Christmas time together even from a distance.

We hope these ideas will make you feel closer to the ones you love but can’t be with this Christmas.

Are you ready to send your Christmas gift to your friends and family from overseas?