11020 Christmas Hampers

In the shops here in Italy at the moment are lots of large, colourful woven baskets. They are I think (but could be proved wrong) for making up Christmas hampers as gifts.

In our local supermarket, in the lead up to Christmas, there is a lady who will wrap the hampers in cellophane and tie them with pretty, festive ribbons.

I wonder what people would put in the hamper as a gift for an Italian family or even what people would like to receive in a Christmas hamper?

I think I’d start with a bottle of my home made limoncello, some candied fruits, some top quality coffee, a stinco (ham), some nice salami, a pineapple, some chocolate nougat ……………….

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Panetone, soft nougat, Prosecco, dried fruits and nuts, chocolates, liqueurs, wines, marrons glacés, marzipan.... just to add to your list.
In Spain these baskets are very popular, it was traditional for firms to give one of these to each employee at Christmas. They used to spend about 60 euro per basket.... well, this was before the recession. There are recent reports that they are now asking for little boxes with a maximum value of 6.50 euro.... Those companies specialising in Christmas presents are desperate..... I guess that this would apply everywhere.

Our small local supermarket also provides them, but my mind has gone a total blank as to what I would like put in it so not playing the game I am afraid .Perhaps because we eat so much nice food out here all year it is difficult to think of anything extra special for Christmas. I can think of what I would like for Christmas so may start another thread!.
A

I'd have to go for the 1euro bars of cooking chocolate they sell in ECU- It's better than eating chocolate and I always bring bars home to eat.
Sad or what? :yes::no::yes:
Lorraine

I forgot the big chunk of Parmesan!

Incidentally some of those baskets make lovely cat’s/small dog’s beds if you add a cushion.