What Hungarians give each other for Christmas + gift tips

Personalised gifts are the best; however, sometimes we would like to gift someone whom we do not know really well, or who is just impossible to buy for. These four universal gift ideas are here to help you with your last-minute Christmas shopping.

Gift vouchers

Many people believe it is better to gift experiences instead of material objects. Gift vouchers are incredibly popular every year.

Most people opt for different wellness services. Last year, a representative survey revealed that 43% of Hungarians said to feel most grateful for the wellness vouchers they found under the tree, hellovidek writes.

There are so many wellness hotels in Hungary that it is almost impossible to visit them all in a lifetime. Click here to see CNN’s recommendations for the best wellness places in Hungary, or click here to see the top 10 Hungarian wellness hotels according to Gult&Millau.

Pálinka

You can never go wrong with Pálinka, as it is the ultimate gift for any season. However, it is especially handy for occasions that revolve around eating, just like Christmas. Traditionally, especially in the countryside, each meal starts with an aperitif, which is most often pálinka. It is said to help with your appetite and digestion.

Home-made is always the best option.

Official statistics revealed that there was more pálinka produced last year in Hungarian homes than in official factories and producers. If you have no idea what to buy, try the 2017 plum pálinka from Tuzséri Pálinka Manufaktúra [Pálinka Manufactory from Tuzsér], which was chosen palinka of the year in 2019.