Christmas shopping can sometimes be very easy, particularly when you know what someone really wants. The challenge arises when trying to determine what to purchase for other members on your Christmas list.

Perhaps you're planning to shop for someone who is currently a licorice lover and you're looking for a few stocking stuffers, or simply need a small gift for a friend, neighbor, teacher, or coworker.

Sometimes a favorite candy is all it takes to give someone something they’ll genuinely enjoy.

As long as they appreciate licorice, even better! At Sherry’s Licorice, we see firsthand how often people pick up licorice for someone else.

Here are a few licorice gift ideas for Christmas, from stocking stuffers to simple candy gifts you can put together yourself.

Why Licorice Makes a Fun Christmas Gift

Candy has always had a place during Christmas. It’s tucked into stockings, placed in gift baskets, served to visiting guests and provided as a token of appreciation to those around us.

Licorice fills that space nicely.

If you're aware of someone’s preferred candy flavor, purchasing that item is likely no trouble. However, Christmas provides the perfect opportunity to give them something they've never tried previously.

With numerous fruit options paired with traditional black licorice, you'll have many flavors to choose from.

Strawberry and cherry are familiar choices. Green apple and watermelon offer an unique twist. For someone who appreciates a bold, bright candy flavor, blue raspberry might be their best bet. If they prefer a slightly spicier variety, cinnamon may appeal to them.

You can decide whether to stick with what they already enjoy or try something entirely new.

Licorice for Someone Who Already Loves It

This one is easy.

If someone on your holiday gift list is constantly seeking out licorice, provide them with more of what they already enjoy.
 
You don't have to go overboard. Tie together three or four of their favorite types of licorice, tie with ribbon, and you’ve got a nice little gift for the holidays.

We’ve noticed this especially with black licorice. Of all the licorice people buy from us as a gift or pick up for someone else, black licorice seems to be the most common. Quite a few customers know someone who loves that traditional licorice flavor and buy it specifically for them.

However, if you know they consistently choose strawberry or another fruit flavor, choose accordingly.

A Mix of Licorice Flavors for Someone Who Likes to Try New Things

Some candy lovers have a particular sweet tooth. Others want to sample all the sweets available.

For these individuals, combine several licorice flavors to create a sampling pack.

You could start with more familiar selections (strawberry and cherry) and then move on to more unorthodox versions (green apple, blue raspberry, watermelon, red raspberry, etc.).

And there’s another fun way to try them. You could tell them to try eating two flavors of licorice twists together to create something unique. Using multiple options allows them to test various combinations and discover something new that they might like.

They can certainly enjoy each licorice flavor individually, however having multiple options affords them the ability to compare the various flavors and possibly develop a new favorite.

The above idea also applies when you believe someone enjoys candy but cannot pinpoint which flavor they would personally select. Looking at our best licorice flavors article can help you narrow down which ones might be a good fit.

Licorice Stocking Stuffers

Combining licorice & Christmas Stockings is a natural match.

Rather than giving everyone the same stocking stuffer, why not consider selecting a type of licorice for each person? Perhaps dad receives black licorice while one of the children receives blue raspberry and another person receives strawberry. 

This small amount of thought adds an element of personalization to that many people appreciate.

Also, unlike some stocking stuffers, you can reasonably assume that a bag or two of licorice will eventually be enjoyed.

A Small Christmas Gift for Teachers, Coworkers, and Neighbors

Not every Christmas gift has to be a large gift.

At times you merely wish to express your gratitude for someone's efforts throughout the past year or simply say "Merry Christmas" through a smaller gesture.

A couple bags of assorted licorice candies can serve as a suitable gift for teachers, co-workers, neighbors or whoever you wish to send a small treat.

Adding a festive ribbon or a brief handwritten message completes the gift.

Add Licorice to a Christmas Gift Basket

If you're building a gift basket anyway, why not candy?

Licorice works well with other types of treats including chocolate, cookies, popcorn, nuts, and hot cocoa. It's up to you how elaborate you want the basket to be.

You can create baskets for the individual too. Create a "movie night" gift by combining licorice with popcorn & a streaming gift card or favorite DVD. If you are creating a gift for someone who has a sweet tooth, then load the basket full of multiple varieties of candies & incorporate the licorice into the mix.

Gift baskets are also popular around Christmas to show appreciation. If you’re putting one together for a boss, a company, or another business you work with, adding a few different licorice flavors gives everyone something to share and try.

This does not necessarily mean it has to be called a "Licorice Basket." Include Licorice Anyway!

A Licorice Gift for the Hard to Shop For Person

All of us have at least one. 

The individual who tells you they don't need anything. Or the individual you simply cannot get to know well enough to purchase something personal for.
Food gifts such as a gift of licorice make these situations much easier. 

In both cases, you are providing them with something they can enjoy without cluttering their home with additional items. And if you know they enjoy candy then you have found where to begin.

Pick one or two varieties you think they'll enjoy or provide them with a sampling of a couple of different varieties for them to taste. No guessing at shirt size necessary.

Don’t Forget Black Licorice Fans

When it comes to gifts, black licorice is unique. We see individuals purchase it for someone else even though they would never personally eat black licorice themselves. This could be due to their dislike of the traditional licorice flavor. However, they understand that a spouse, parent, friend, etc., enjoys it.

That is precisely why it is such a good gift idea. You do not need to enjoy your loved ones favorite candy yourself; you merely need to be aware of their preferences.

If there is a black licorice enthusiast on your Christmas list, purchasing a bag of their preferred licorice can be an easy decision. Just do not expect them to share it.

Make Your Licorice Gift a Little More Personal

Your gift of licorice does not require high priced packaging to convey it as a Christmas gift.

A decorative ribbon, gift tag, basket, Christmas bag or handwritten note will accomplish almost everything.

You can select flavors based upon the recipient rather than providing every person with the same assorted package. One of the advantages of having numerous varieties available for selection.

Although the actual gift remains simplistic, it still conveys the fact that you selected it specifically for them.

A Sweet and Simple Christmas Gift

Not all Christmas presents must be large in size or expensive.

It’s the simple things that can sometimes bring just as much joy such as a favorite type of candy.

You may be searching for a long-time licorice fan, trying to fill up stockings, putting together a gift basket or simply want to find an inexpensive gift for a teacher, co-worker or neighbor, it has many different options allowing you to add your own personal touch to the gift.

Pick a favorite flavor. Pick two. Tie a ribbon around it and you are done.