With bells jingling and people tingling with excitement for the upcoming Christmas holiday season, it’s time to shop and wrap some unique and special gifts.
This is the perfect opportunity to start or expand your online store with seasonal bestsellers for a local and global audience. From wooden Christmas crafts to mason jar designs and holiday home decor, help people fill their gift baskets with the top 25 things to sell for Christmas.
Why sell custom Christmas products?
The Christmas shopping season is the perfect time to add fun items to your virtual stock that will definitely sell. It’s your chance to cash in on seasonal income and explore new business ideas.
People are on the lookout for discounts, sales, and great Christmas gift deals. They turn to you specifically for unique product ideas for their Christmas gifts and home decor.
And Christmas crafts and goods sell like hotcakes during the holiday season.
Holiday shoppers spent more than $957 billion over last year’s holiday season. That’s an impressive number of shoppers looking for Christmas-themed merchandise. Gift-giving is a part of the tradition that people aren’t ready to let go of, and something personalized definitely qualifies as the perfect present.
What sells the most during Christmas?
In short, everything. But that’s not the answer to expanding your sales or helping you pick things to sell during the Christmas shopping frenzy. That’s where festive season facts come in handy.
The top six retail categories booming during the Christmas season are:
- Clothing (56%)
- Gift Cards (44%)
- Toys (37%)
- Books and Videogames (31%)
- Food and Candy (29%)
Clothing, custom shoes, and books are among the top-selling Christmas items.
When putting together your holiday collection, include products from these best-selling categories to make sure your Wix, eBay, or Etsy shop succeeds during the Christmas period.
Top 25 things to sell for Christmas in 2024
Sell Christmas wreaths, homemade ornaments, and other handmade crafts, but remember that creating these items requires time and resources you don’t want to waste. The beauty of Print on Demand (POD) is the freedom to customize anything, making the holiday season all the more profitable.
Here are the top things to sell for Christmas from the Printify Catalog.
1. Christmas stockings
Hanging Christmas stockings is a sure way to create a festive atmosphere. Whether filled with candy and small Christmas gifts like bath bombs, gift cards, and toys, or serving as holiday home decor, these soft, cute, and appealing accessories are a great idea to sell online.
Add holiday patterns, images, symbols, or text to design top-selling stockings online.
2. Christmas ornaments
Personalized Christmas ornaments are among the best-selling Christmas crafts. People love to dazzle their Christmas trees and houses with customized decorations, and these are fun ideas for stockings, secret Santas, or holiday gifts.
Sell ornaments with names, Christmas patterns, characters, symbols, or heartwarming text designs for every taste and occasion.
Check out our blog for more ideas on Christmas ornaments to make and sell.
3. Christmas cards
A personalized card is a great craft idea to make the holidays extra special. They’re top-selling Christmas items – always in demand, so make your own holiday cards to spread joy and profit.
From Christmas miracles and beloved symbols to important announcements within the design. Get creative with unique Christmas cards and make cherished keepsakes your shoppers will love.
4. Ugly Christmas sweaters
Increase your income throughout the holiday season by selling ugly but adorable Christmas sweaters.
These seasonal staples are must-haves in every home for big and small enthusiasts. Make and sell ugly Christmas sweaters with quirky puns, funny imagery, or holiday patterns that make them hideously cute – they’ll sell like hotcakes.
5. Christmas pajamas
Create the ultimate cozy Christmas feeling by snuggling on the couch in comfy custom pajamas, a hot cup of cocoa, and your favorite Christmas movie.
Pair your customized pajama pants with a comfortable short or long-sleeve tee for the perfect holiday combo. Add Christmas characters, patterns, or imagery and delight your target audience by selling comfort and style in the shape of a pajama.
6. Christmas wrapping paper
No Christmas is complete without the joy of giving and receiving gifts, but it’s not just what’s inside that counts. The best Christmas gifts are often the ones wrapped with love and thoughtfulness. Custom Christmas wrapping paper offers a unique and personal touch that elevates any present, turning a simple gift into something truly special.
Why settle for generic store-bought designs when you can create and sell personalized wrapping paper that resonates with different audiences, themes, and styles?
Whether it’s for kids, adults, or special occasions, custom wrapping paper can set you apart, making your store a go-to destination for holiday shoppers looking for something extraordinary.
7. Christmas gift bags
Reusable, customizable gift bags are among the top things to sell for Christmas. They offer a sustainable and stylish way to present gifts, appealing to eco-conscious consumers while adding a personal touch to holiday celebrations.
By designing holiday-themed gift bags, you can create unique, eye-catching products that stand out under any Christmas tree.
8. Christmas tree skirt
A Christmas tree without a skirt feels unfinished, much like a gift without wrapping. These tree skirts are essential holiday decor items, making them perfect for Christmas sales.
Custom tree skirts not only add a stylish touch to the ultimate holiday centerpiece but also offer versatility in design. Create and sell personalized tree skirts featuring various colors, patterns, and festive imagery.
9. Christmas t-shirts
Custom Christmas t-shirts are among the best Christmas items to make and sell. They’re versatile, evergreen, and a beloved wardrobe staple all year round.
Decorate your custom t-shirts with Christmassy patterns, scenery, well wishes, quotes, religious scriptures, photos – you name it – and end up with the best-selling Christmas items on Etsy and beyond.
10. Christmas mugs
Custom mugs rank high among things to sell for Christmas. They’re the perfect gifts for loved ones, friends, employees, or colleagues who enjoy a warm beverage here and there.
Mugs provide the perfect canvas for your art, names, titles, patterns, imagery, and any other design element. Customize your Christmas mugs and earn extra cash this holiday season with these ultimate bestsellers.
11. Christmas candles
Bring the delicious smell of the holidays into every home, office, and setting with personalized candles.
Our eco-friendly soy wax blends, combined with sweet and fresh aromas, will make the best Christmas gifts and home aesthetics for everyone who enjoys daydreaming in a cloud of yummy scents. Mix those with holiday-themed designs, and you’ve got some of the best Christmas products to sell.
12. Stuffed toys
Stuffed toys aren’t just for kids. They bring joy and loving memories to children and adults. This Christmas, create personalized plush toys that will bring holiday spirit to the entire family.
Our Catalog stores a variety of animals to choose from – with the possibility of customizing their little shirts. Decorate them with season’s greetings, snowmen, or Christmas trees here and there to put some extra love and holiday spirit onto something small, cute, and meaningful.
13. Christmas oven mitts
While Christmas crafts and ornaments are beloved gift ideas, this holiday season, try something unique – Print on Demand oven mitts.
These will be a great gift for a friend or family member who enjoys baking and filling homes with delicious holiday aromas. And they make unique accessories for a Christmassy kitchen aesthetic. This Christmas Eve, every proud homeowner will gladly display them for others to see.
14. Christmas tablecloth
While Christmas wreaths decorate every entrance, we need something that will spruce up the dinner table – are you ready for one of those unexpected Christmas gift ideas? Our Catalog has just what you need: custom tablecloths to decorate for the holidays. Sounds like your next Christmas craft (albeit virtual)?
Perfect for the centerpiece roast, this accessory adds a holiday spirit to every setting and home, making it one of the best things to make and sell at Christmas.
15. Christmas aprons
Moving on to yet another kitchen staple – yes, with POD, you can customize things beyond imagination. Custom aprons are excellent Christmas items to sell during the holiday shopping season. They’re must-haves in every home and make the ideal gifts for chefs, cooking enthusiasts, and homeowners who proudly spend time in their kitchens.
Decorated with Christmas-themed designs, these will come in handy – and look great – while preparing delicious goods for the holidays.
16. Christmas pet costumes
Of all the Christmas things to make and sell, pet costumes might be the cutest ones, covered in traditional designs with gingerbread men, reindeer, or elves. Pet lovers, rejoice!
However, even though the costumes people spend money on in physical stores can amuse us, they’re not necessarily pleasant to wear for the animals themselves. So, this holiday shopping season, consider offering something more eco-friendly and comfortable for our little companions, such as custom pet hoodies that will keep them cozy and at ease.
17. Christmas puzzles
What is a truly meaningful gift? The one that keeps the family together and entertained. Christmas puzzles are excellent things to make and sell for Christmas. They’re stimulating, beautiful, and fun for the whole family. Once done, they can make wonderful wall art to cherish for years to come.
Design unique jigsaws with holiday-inspired imagery, text, or patterns, add family photos for extra customization, or make fun announcements to surprise families this festive season.
18. Christmas mason jars
Mason jars make excellent Christmas gifts. These evergreen products can be customized with festive designs, making them perfect for any occasion.
Whether used for sipping cozy drinks, storing holiday treats, or adding charm to seasonal decor, personalized mason jars are practical and stylish.
Their multifunctionality and appeal make them a must-have for every home, office, or holiday event gift basket. With unique holiday-themed designs, these jars are bound to attract attention and practically sell themselves.
19. Christmas slippers
If this holiday season you want to make and sell something extra cozy, soft, and fluffy, you can’t go wrong with custom slippers. This Christmas craft will warm recipients’ hearts and feet. And we all know that home is where your feet are warm.
Combining comfort and style, these long-lasting home accessories can become your seasonal bestsellers with the right design. Think winter scenes, animals, holiday elements, and fun prints. Maybe even a line or two that will make the wearer feel extra special.
20. Christmas journals
From writing down your favorite Christmas recipes to loving memories, adventures, or daily scriptures, custom journals come in handy in more than one way.
Make and sell Christmas journals to those who cherish writing, scribbling, or simply putting thoughts on paper. Earn extra money by offering shoppers something practical and meaningful this Christmas season.
21. Christmas socks
While somewhat of a humorous gift-giving staple, socks are rocking their way back into fashion, homes, and people’s hearts. And with fun and quirky designs, these will be wardrobe staples and your seasonal bestsellers as well.
Craft designs that will help celebrate – Christmas patterns, text, and photo elements are highly recommended. Add holiday-themed symbols and other details to make your custom socks the best in the market.
22. Christmas stickers
Small, handy, and unique, custom stickers are excellent to make and sell during the holidays. They’re perfect, cute little presents or additions to a well-wrapped holiday gift, taking Christmas crafts to a whole new level.
These best-selling Christmas crafts will be a hot pick on your eCommerce store, with people looking for something extra special to add to a loving surprise.
23. Christmas table runners
Just like tablecloths, table runners add a festive touch to your Christmas dinner or holiday decor. They allow hosts to express themselves and improve the overall dining experience for them and their guests.
Add wintery scenes, mistletoes, holiday patterns, and various Christmas-related design elements to make and sell unique table runners that will turn heads and wow every guest.
24. Christmas coasters
What better way to keep your tables and tablecloths safe than with print-on-demand coasters designed for the holidays?
These practical and cute home accessories, with Christmas-themed designs, can add charm to family gatherings and events. They’re cost-effective to make and sell, tapping into the holiday joy and vast consumer base around the world.
25. Christmas cutting boards
Let’s conclude our list of the top-selling Christmas items with another kitchen staple. From festive charcuterie boards to kitchen essentials, personalized cutting boards serve as practical tools all year round and decorative centerpieces during the holidays.
Create Christmas cutting boards with custom designs to earn extra cash selling thoughtful presents or home aesthetics, combining creativity with practicality for every kitchen and home.
Make and sell Christmas dropshipping products in a few clicks
Have your Christmas ornaments, wall art, personalized jewelry, Christmas crafts, or other custom products picked, designed, and listed online in a few simple steps.
Sign up
Register for Printify with an email address or sign up with your Google Account. Fill in the necessary information to finalize your account and gain access to our free platform and all its epic benefits and features.
Choose a product
Head over to our Catalog and choose something from our above-listed items to sell for Christmas, or explore other product options – over 900 amazing items for you to design and sell. Filter products by criteria important to you and your business.
Apply your design
Once you pick a product, click Start designing to unleash your festive creativity. Create patterns, add text in different colors, fonts, and languages, upload photos and remove backgrounds, use the AI image generator, add emojis, and scale the design to your liking.
Order samples
We always recommend ordering product samples – no matter what you choose to sell. Sampling allows you to test your design, product, print quality, and the entire fulfillment process before offering it to your customers. Also – take gorgeous pictures to share on your social media and online storefront.
Publish and start selling
Pick one of the many eCommerce integrations – platforms like Shopify or marketplaces like eBay or Etsy, create your online store, and connect with Printify in a few clicks. This will make product listing, pricing, and order handling super easy.
Why sell custom Christmas products with Printify?
Partnering with Printify offers numerous advantages for anyone looking to tap into the lucrative holiday market with custom Christmas products. With the ease of Print on Demand (POD), you can create and sell seasonal items without the hassles of traditional retail.
Risk-free
Printify’s POD model eliminates the need for physical stores, inventory management, or large upfront investments. Each product is printed, packaged, and shipped directly to your customers by our reliable Print Providers, allowing you to focus solely on growing your business.
Extensive Catalog
With over 900 customizable products, Printify offers something for every customer. Whether it’s festive clothing, unique home decor, pet accessories, or holiday games, access a diverse product line that caters to a wide audience.
eCommerce integrations
Printify easily integrates with major eCommerce platforms like Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce, eBay, and Etsy. This allows you to quickly list your custom Christmas products across multiple channels, maximizing your reach and sales potential.
Endless customization
Design your products with Printify’s free and intuitive Product Creator (previously known as Mockup Generator). Upload your own designs or select from millions of high-quality images from Shutterstock ensuring that your products are as unique as your brand.
Dedicated support
Printify’s Merchant Support Team is here to assist you every step of the way. Whether you need help setting up your store or have questions about orders, our agents are available via chat on weekdays and email 24/7 to provide timely and effective support.
Have the best Christmas, selling items that warm hearts
So, we’ve done our part, introducing you to the best Christmas items to sell; we hope you got inspired for your holiday season sales. Now it’s your turn to become an elf and start creating magic.
Make and sell ornaments, wall art, mugs, journals, stockings, greeting cards, and so much more – the possibilities are endless.
Partner with Printify, create your POD store, and choose top-selling Christmas items from our extensive Catalog. We’ll have your back and help you get that extra cash during the holidays, taking care of the orders for you.
We wish you luck in your eCommerce journey and a successful holiday season.
