The 3 Best Pre-Made Christmas Gift Baskets

There are many gift baskets that would help you celebrate this Christmas season. Each has a different purpose and selection. There are gift baskets for every budget and occasion. In this article I review three excellent and versatile gift baskets from three different retailers. Each of these gift baskets would be as at home in the office as at home, as fitting as a gift as for a treat for yourself and your family. Although they tend toward the high end of the gift basket price range, each delivers in full in their own unique style.

Chocolate

If you're looking for a gift of chocolate, there's no reason not to go straight for the best. At hersheygifts.com, look for the Personalized Pinecone Basket under the Christmas Baskets section. Normally $74.95, this extensive basket is on sale for $59.95. It includes pecan caramel clusters, milk and dark chocolate truffles, assorted Hershey's and Reese's miniatures, chocolates filled with hot cocoa crème, Hershey's Kisses special dark chocolates, candy cane candies, and milk chocolates filled with cherry cordial crème. A 12oz solid milk chocolate "card" with your personalized greeting written in red candy lettering completes this delicious Christmas basket.

Wine, Cheese, & Crackers

For a more sophisticated basket, go to winecountrygiftbaskets.com. For $79.95 plus shipping, their Redwood Vineyards Holiday Collection Gift Basket combines a delightful spread of wine and other treats. This gift basket includes a bottle each of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, and pinot grigio. Dijon crisps, peppermint bark, mozzarella cheese swirls, assorted chocolate covered nuts, roasted garlic crackers, brie cheese spread, butter cookies, dark chocolate, and cinnamon roasted cashews accompany the wine in this holiday gift basket.

Fruit

If you're looking to send fresh fruit, Cherry Moon Farms is the way to go. Besides outstanding selection and produce, Cherry Moon Farms delivers impeccable customer service, as well. Find Cherry Moon Farms at proflowers.com. For $69.99, their Good Tidings Gift Basket includes 5 pears, 3 apples, pistachios, malt balls, Ghirardelli milk chocolate squares with caramel filling and dark chocolate squares with mint filling, candy canes and a holiday teddy bear. This is an excellent, well-rounded gift basket for your Christmas season.