40 handy Christmas wishlist ideas

We get it. You get asked every year what you want for Christmas, and every year the answer is the same – you just don’t know!

If you’re waiting for inspiration to strike, check out these Christmas wishlist ideas. We can guarantee there’ll be something on here for everyone!

Putting together your wishlist for Christmas: what to consider

First things first, there are some general guidelines you should follow when creating a Christmas wishlist.

• Cover a range of price points. Be sure to include items that span a range of price points, so that nobody feels pressured into spending more than they want to.

• Don’t include too many items. Narrow your Christmas wishlist down so that you don’t overwhelm people with choice. Plus, this way you can make sure you actually want every gift on there.

• Include enough ideas for everybody. Equally, make sure you include enough items so that everybody buying for you has some choice. We generally recommend aiming for 10 to 20 items, although this will depend on how many people are likely to buy you a gift!

• Be specific. Vague requests leave room for error whereas being specific about which item you want will get everyone on the same page. With Moonsift, you can link your loved ones to the exact products you have your eye on, from any store in the world!

• Add items that you wouldn’t buy yourself. Instead of just adding ideas for Christmas that you need, be sure to add some ideas that you want. After all, Christmas is a great opportunity to be treated!

• Keep your audience in mind. Remember who you’re going to be sending your wishlist to, and make sure you don’t include anything that could make them feel uncomfortable. For instance, you might need to create a separate work Secret Santa wishlist from the wishlist you create for your family. Don’t worry, it’s quick, easy and free on Moonsift!

Ideas for a Christmas wishlist

Everyone is different, so the items you’ll want to include on your wishlist will be different too! When you’re generating wishlist ideas for Christmas, here are some questions to ask yourself that could help inspiration strike.

• Are there items around the home that need replacing?

• Are any of your clothes or belongings becoming outdated?

• Do you have hobbies you need gear for?

• Are there any experiences you’ve always wanted to do?

• Do you have a favourite restaurant or cafe that does vouchers?

• Is there a charity you’d like people to donate to?

• What do you never have enough of?

• What are the items you always use that tend to run out?

• Do you have a favourite food or drink?

• What do you like to read?

Using the 5-gift rule to generate wishlist ideas for Christmas

It can also be a good idea to consider the ‘five-gift rule’ when you’re thinking of Christmas wishlist ideas. This is a system for buying gifts that’s meant to curb overspending, reduce stress and boost contentment. But it can be a handy trick when you’re pulling together your Christmas gift wishlist too!

As far as the five-gift rule goes, you should receive:

1. Something you want

2. Something you need

3. Something to wear

4. Something to read

5. A special gift (often interpreted as something to do, like an experience)

Of course, you won’t be able to control exactly what people buy you for Christmas – after all, you’re creating a wishlist, not buying yourself presents! But it can be useful to consider these categories and add a couple of items from each of them to your wishlist. 

By setting your Christmas wishlist to ‘registry’ mode on Moonsift, your friends and family will be able to see what gifts you’ve already been bought (although you can choose to keep it a surprise for yourself until the big day rolls around!). So, if you let them know about the five-gift rule, they can choose their gifts carefully to make sure you receive items that span all of the categories.

Things to put on your Christmas wishlist

If you’re still umming and ahhing about what exactly to include on your wishlist for Christmas, don’t worry. We’ve put together 40 ideas to cover a range of price points and suit every Christmas wishlist aesthetic.

Under £10

1. Notepad

2. Stationary

3. Mug

4. Cocktail glass

5. Coasters

6. Candle

7. Socks

8. Phone case

9. Book

10. Bookmark

Under £50

11. Plant pot

12. Slippers

13. Blanket

14. Bath salts

15. T-shirt

16. Photo and photo frame

17. Alcohol

18. Poster

19. Makeup

20. Chocolates

Under £100

21. Framed print

22. Jewellery

23. Book subscription

24. Flower subscription

25. Nice jumper

26. Tickets to a show

27. Subscription to a film streaming service

28. Cinema voucher

29. Meal out

30. Food processor

Under £500

31. Artwork

32. Handheld gaming device

33. New instrument

34. Weekend away

35. Hot air balloon ride

36. Spa day

37. Sound system

38. Wireless headphones

39. Coffee machine

Create your Christmas gift wishlist for 2023

Hopefully, you now have all the ideas you need to create your Christmas wishlist for 2023. It’s quick and easy to make one for free on Moonsift! 

With our universal ‘save’ button, Moonsift gives you one simple place to collate all the items that catch your eye when you’re browsing online. Then, just set it to ‘gift registry’ mode, share it with your friends and family and voila! Your Christmas wishlist is sorted.

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up to get started.