Winter gift ideas
The Murabba'aniya cold spell of the folk calendar begins around 7 December and astronomical winter on 21 December. Good winter gifts warm a gathering or leave a scent behind, such as flowers with chocolate, a warm perfume with oud or vanilla, or sweets and cake for a family evening. Not sure of their taste? Let them choose from 2 to 8 gifts within one budget, and they set the place and time in Riyadh and Jeddah.
A winter gift box
Many people looking for a winter box want hot chocolate or marshmallows, and we do not sell those. The closest we have is flowers with chocolate in one gift that arrives ready and is opened on a cold evening. See flowers and chocolate and pick the size that covers the gathering.
Winter gifts for women
Cold weather suits warm perfumes with vanilla or amber such as Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent and Hypnotic Poison by Dior. For a sister, a daughter or a friend, flowers with perfume brings the look and the scent together. See also gift ideas for women.
Winter gifts for men
In winter men lean towards oud and amber, such as Oud Wood and Ombre Leather by Tom Ford, worn in the majlis and on evenings out. Not sure of his perfume? Shortlist two or three and let him choose. For more ideas, see gift ideas for men.
Chocolate and sweets for winter gatherings
Winter is the season of long sittings and coffee after dinner, and the gift for them is a box of chocolate, baklava or petit fours opened for everyone. It works for the office too, to cheer the whole department on a cold morning. See chocolate and sweets and gifts for colleagues.
Cake for the family gathering
Winter nights bring the family together at the grandparents' house or a rest house, and a cake is a gift cut for everyone with coffee and tea. Send it to the host's home before the gathering and the host sets the slot that suits them. See cakes.
A vase for the majlis on cold nights
In winter the majlis is open most nights, and a vase arrives arranged and greets the guests for days. Top up the water every two days and keep it away from the heater so the flowers last longer. See flower vases.
Before you send
- Order a gathering gift the day before, and the recipient sets the slot that suits them from the link.
- Warm and oud perfumes suit winter and evenings out, and fresh ones suit summer and work. For more, see how to choose a perfume as a gift.
- For a gathering or an invitation, choose the larger size because sweets are shared around.
- Not sure of their taste? Pick several gifts from one level and they choose one without seeing the prices.
Frequently asked questions
When does winter start in Saudi Arabia?
Astronomical winter starts on 21 December. The Murabba'aniya of the folk calendar starts around 7 December and lasts about 40 days, and the Shabt follows around mid-January.
What should I give in winter?
Flowers with chocolate, sweets for a cold-evening gathering, or a warm perfume with oud or vanilla. For a family gathering a cake, and for the majlis a vase of flowers that lasts for days.
Do you have a hot chocolate box?
No, we do not sell hot chocolate or marshmallow boxes. What we have instead is flowers and chocolate in one gift, or a box of chocolate and sweets.
Do you deliver winter gifts in Riyadh?
Yes, in Riyadh and Jeddah, and the recipient sets the place and the slot from a link sent on WhatsApp. A single gift goes out in the evening slot of the same day when the location is set before 4 pm. Some gifts need longer to prepare. The time is on each gift page.
Can I send a winter gift without knowing the address?
Yes. You enter their mobile number and city only, and they get a WhatsApp link to set the place and time in Riyadh and Jeddah.
Ready to gift?
Ordering takes two minutes, and the recipient sets the place and the delivery time.
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