25+ Christmas and New Year gift ideas from Belarusian artisans and brands
In the pre-New Year hustle and bustle, it's not always easy to get your bearings and choose that perfect gift under the tree for relatives and friends – something special and not astronomically expensive. If you're not one of those who bought everything a month ago, but rather postpone everything until the last minute, here's a selection of unconventional presents (no socks or underwear).
For those with a sweet tooth
It seems you can't surprise anyone with ordinary chocolates or candies anymore, but these giant 'nuts' with condensed milk from the Minsk cafe Let it be (Kastrychnitskaya, 23A) could be a real gastronomic discovery.
Those who have already tried these 'nuts' say they are so big they can replace a whole meal. And the condensed milk is just right.
Price of one 'nut': 9 rubles
For those outside Belarus, we draw attention to 82-gram curd snacks (syrki) created by Belarusian artist Ela.
Price of one curd snack: from 3 to 4 euros
If the person prefers savory, then a good gift idea might be a set of various cheeses, for example, from Belarusian cheesemakers in Poland, Krapacheese. Moreover, every order brings Yulia and Alyaksei's family closer to their dream — buying out the farm.
Price for example: Adyghe cheese — 1.6 euros per 100 gr.
For bookworms
During the winter, pre-New Year season, one craves special books — fairytale ones. If you've already reread "The Lord of the Rings" or "Harry Potter" (including in Belarusian) several times and want something new, then we recommend paying attention to Gutenberg's new edition of "Christmas 1992" (price — 18 euros).
For family reading, "Snow Fairy" by Yulia Veramej will come in handy — a journey book into a winter world where friendship, kindness, and miracles reside (price — 12 euros).
For more adult readers, a great gift will be a book about the work of Yazep Drazdovich from "Akademkniga". The artist himself is charming and extraordinary, just like his works.
For coffee lovers
Every year, Daloni coffee delights coffee lovers with their well-thought-out advent calendars featuring drip coffee. This year, knowing that the first ones would be snapped up even during the presentation stage, they released an additional product — a New Year's box with specialty coffee and gingerbread (limited quantity).
Price: 125 rubles
For planning champions…
…and also for lovers of Belarusian culture, as this is what Volia Etyka combined in her author's calendar — a calendar that can be embroidered.
"It was created, firstly, to touch Belarusian tradition with one's own hands: all patterns are based on authentic ornaments. And secondly, so that 12 times in 2026 one could slow down and spend a few hours alone with oneself and with cross-stitching," explained the artisan about the new idea.
She promises that even beginners can handle such embroidery, especially since the calendar comes with instructions and all necessary materials. And a stand too! So the calendar can stand beautifully in the owner's chosen spot in their apartment or office.
Price: 50 euros
For aesthetes
Of course, there's always someone in a group who's outside the system — someone who doesn't even like to put up a Christmas tree at home. But if your acquaintances consider decorating the tree a main tradition, then an ornament will always be appropriate.
In honor of the upcoming Year of the Horse, artisans have created many cool options. Our favorite — hand-painted horses from ceramist Daria Lizunkova.
Price for one ornament: 70 rubles
If you're not into horses, pay attention to the charming characters from Maria Karneyenka. Bats, cats, bunnies, and carolers are made of cotton — you wouldn't even guess!
Price: from 23 euros and up, depending on the size and complexity of the ornament
More daring and original ornaments with messages can be ordered from Nadzeya @yakhont. The designer also creates unusual vases and plates by hand.
Price of one ornament: 10 euros
For retro-classic glass ornaments and more, we recommend looking on Oz.by — they have a large selection.
For coziness lovers
Almost anyone who has arranged many points of mood lighting in their home will tell you it's the best idea — it doesn't flood the entire space, doesn't hurt the eyes, but rather illuminates a specific corner where you can nestle with a blanket and a cup of cocoa.
Handmade lamps-symbols of urban space from "Hutka Smachna" can delight with such a mood-setting effect.
A train, a metro car, a panel building, or a house from Asmalouka — what will illuminate a loved one's apartment? The choice is yours.
Price: from 70 euros and up
You can also replace a lamp with a cheaper but no less effective option — candles. Especially if they are from the brand "Kropli Zor" (Drops of Stars). Just look at these colorful constructor-towers!
The brand creator also has a special winter collection with candles in the shape of a Nutcracker or a carousel.
Price: from 11 euros and up, depending on the size of the product
For fashionistas
In frosty weather, a great alternative to hats for girls are scarves. We recommend paying attention to scarves with ornamental embroidery from Katsiaryna Piatrovich. For men, you can buy an embroidered shirt from Katsia — why not meet the New Year in such an image?
A relevant wardrobe item (for both girls and guys) remains the knitted hood, especially if it comes as a duo with a large scarf. For such items, look to artisans you know. Or to Volha.
And, eternal classics to help: olympic jackets and hoodies from LSTR.
If warming up isn't the goal, then Tvaja_paniova will simply provide stylish layering — the artisan will make you an apron in any color, with an ornament characteristic of your region.
Price: from 35 euros
For travel lovers
Since COVID times, travel around Belarus has only been gaining popularity — many continue to discover fascinating corners of our homeland for the first time. For such friends, a great gift will be a Traveler's Passport — a book containing 65 Belarusian attractions worth visiting.
Price: 54 rubles.
The list of presents for travelers is generally bottomless — they could use tents, water bottles, flashlights, power banks… And also — a good backpack. By the way, the "Vokladki" (Covers) brand currently has Christmas discounts — perhaps something worthwhile will catch your eye.
For those who love to shine
The universal face palette Paradiso Relouis Contouring Palette is perfect for both weekdays and holidays — everything you need to shine every day.
Price: 19.96 rubles.
Additionally, liquid cult eyeshadows from the same brand will help you shine — it will be hard to choose the perfect one from all the variety of colors.
Price: 10.89 rubles.
If your group includes spa procedure enthusiasts, we recommend paying attention to the New Year set "Frozen Marzipan" from "Belita" — you can put together a gift bag with hand mousse, bath foam, and shower gel.
For accessory collectors
Earrings, a ring, or other jewelry — the best option for those who love to be the Christmas tree themselves.
Earrings from Masha Maroz — something every passerby will ask you about. No two pairs are identical, and their creation is always inspired by traditional Belarusian bedspreads and their colorfulness.
A more restrained vision of beauty — from the brand Label D. With such jewelry, you can go to the office, on a date, or to a party.
A win-win option will be the currently fashionable bag charms, which can also be used as keychains.
Option from atmasfiera.com
For those who feel nostalgic
A friend or loved one in emigration? You won't go wrong if you send them something from their native places or something with familiar landscapes.
Yes, the "Zhnivien" (August) brand has long been offering to order T-shirts with the coordinates of one's hometown.
Price: 22 euros
And the brand Jestem tu will print any place dear to your heart on T-shirts for you — be it grandma's house, a river in a small town, or the capital's towers at the central station.
Price: 30 euros
Designers from ZABRODSKI have prepared a whole series of long-sleeved shirts for every taste — featuring iconic Belarusian food, grandma's TV covered with a doily, or that very village sideboard with a dinner set.
Price: 66 euros
A good, intelligent greeting from the homeland can also be a Belarusian map — for example, in Arkadz Smolic's 1919 version.
Price: 55 euros.
And what about wearing scarves with landscapes dear to your heart on your shoulders or head? The brand AV Collection offers a large selection of these.
Price: 67 rubles
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