Ready to be Santa’s little helper?
The Christmas holiday season is a chance to bring extra joy into the lives of those around you with a thoughtfully chosen gift – but it can also be a time of dilemmas as you try to work out your budget, and just what to get for each person.
But don’t stress, because the gifting gurus at Bob Shop are here to help you with our 2024 Christmas gift guide. All you need to do is check the names on your list, and get ready to be inspired.
Local is always lekker
There are so many ways to celebrate Mzansi that it seems almost a shame to buy international brands. Plus, by shopping for local gifts, you can ensure that your items arrive in good time before the holidays.
Look for items from local brands, or shop delicious local delicacies – the perfect treat for people who are planning a proudly South African festive season. Plus, you’ll be helping us to deliver on our promise to support local businesses.
Make the outdoors great again
Here in the Rainbow Nation, Christmas just happens to fall in the middle of summer – so we get to enjoy all the traditional festivities and hot, sunny weather. That means that gifts that let people make the most of their gardens, the beach or the bush will always be appreciated.
Think braai accessories, sunglasses, outdoor games or pool floaters… anything that makes it easier to enjoy the best of the South African summer lifestyle. Other options might be hats, beach games for kids, towels or a cooler box or picnic set.
On handy tip if you’re buying for friends or family is to Christmas gifts that you would also like – after all, they’re likely to have similar interests to you, whether you enjoy a sporty summer or a more chilled Christmas.
They’ll never know how much it cost!
Another advantage of doing your Christmas shopping on Bob Shop is the fact that you can easily snap up a bargain. Buying something that would cost a fortune anywhere else, for less, means you get to look even more generous than you actually are. We promise not to tell them how much you saved if you don’t.
Finding bargains on Bob Shop means you can really stretch your Christmas gift budget and make more memorable moments for more people.
On-trend and on time
Thanks to our awesome delivery partners and Bob Go fulfilment tools, you don’t have to stress about running out of time for your Christmas shopping – or at least not yet. With more ways to pay and ship, you’re bound to find the ideal way to get the gifts you want to give without breaking your budget or breaking a sweat.
Our category managers keep a close eye on must-have items throughout the year, as these often become the most in-demand Christmas gifts come December. If you want to delight the trendsetter (or trend follower) in your life, then this year you might want to consider gifting them a Stanley cup, an Apple AirTag or padel or pickleball equipment or balls. Plush cartoon characters, Lego, Adidas Samba sneakers and friendship bracelets are also having a moment.
Let them choose
If you really can’t choose the perfect gift for someone, we have the answer to your dilemma. Gift them some Bob Bucks and let them choose from one of over three million items on our website. Knowing that it’s actually from you will make it even more special.
