Best Jellycat Christmas gifts for 2023

The festive season will soon be upon us. With November on the doorstep, it’s a good time to start thinking about Christmas gifts – and what better way to bring a smile to a loved one’s face than to share the joy of Jellycat soft toys?

As world-leading creators of quirky plush characters, everybody has their eyes on British brand Jellycat when the holidays roll around, because their special designs never disappoint.

The coveted Jellycat Christmas collection has already dropped ahead of the 2023 holidays, and there’s truly something for everyone amongst these limited editions.

Whether you’re looking for a unique tree-topper, a lifelong cuddly toy for a child, or a plush that perfectly represents an eccentric friend, you’re sure to find the ideal present when you shop the Christmas Jellycat collection online.

Father Christmas and friends

Every carefully crafted Christmas Jellycat has twinkling black bead eyes and a jolly smile, with a festive palette of white, red, green, and gold across the board.

Step into a winter wonderland of whimsy with snowmen and reindeers galore, joining the classic Jellycat Santa and his sidekick Gingerbread Fred in the North Pole as they prepare to deliver presents and spread joy around the world.

New for this year, Little Reindeer and Little Snowman offer a sweet and fuzzy design that’s perfect for a baby’s first Christmas, while Sammie Snowman in his corduroy hat-and-scarf set and Sofia Reindeer in her glamorous furry coat make great gifts for more grown-up kids.

You can’t forget the penguins and polar bears, either – the brand new Maurice Macaroni Penguin character presents the endearing grumpy roundness of Ricky Rain Frog in penguin form, while lingering favourites like Wistful Polar Bear and Wee Penguin are still on sale.

There’s also the possibility of creating a full Christmas display – or giving similar gifts in different styles to multiple children to prevent fights – with the Merry Mouse collection.

The 2023 release is Merry Mouse Sleighing, making a great friend for Merry Mouse Skiing, but there are many other versions still available, too – from a mouse dressed as Santa or wearing a Christmas jumper to mice holding presents, candy canes, or wreaths. There’s even a Merry Mouse Christmas Eve storybook to go along with them!

Amuseable food and décor

Amuseables are undoubtedly one of the most popular ranges from Jellycat, known all over for their silly style of adding little legs and a smiley face to everything from food items to everyday objects.

The seasonal version involves putting the familiar Amuseables twist on Christmas crackers, stars, snowflakes, and more. Festive food Amuseables include classics like a candy cane, a gingerbread house, a slice of cake, a clementine, a Yule log, a mince pie, and a Brussels sprout!

This year, Jellycat has added the Amuseable Hot Chocolate – a delectable-looking red mug of hot chocolate, patterned with stars and finished with a big swirl of whipped cream and sprinkles on top. Other new faces include a bauble, a wrapped present, and a snowball.

Several staple Christmas Jellycat styles have also been revamped with fresh fun designs for 2023, including holly berries, a decorative wreath, a sprig of mistletoe, a potted poinsettia, and not one but two new types of Christmas tree.

Or, if you find nothing funnier or more lovable than an anthropomorphised fruit or vegetable, then the Toastie Amuseable Avocado or Toastie Vivacious Aubergine could be just the gift you’re looking for – featuring an avocado wearing fluffy pink earmuffs or an aubergine wearing yellow ones.

Christmas tree decorations

Ever looked at a Christmas Jellycat and wished it was available in a smaller size, so you could use it to adorn your Christmas tree? Never fear, because Jellycat has helpfully released a Festive Folly collection of mini Jellycat decorations.

These include small versions of characters like Gingerbread Fred and Gingerbread Ruby, plus an orange-billed penguin and a snowman with a tartan bowtie.

We can’t forget the tiny versions of Yuletide treats – a Christmas pudding, a clementine, and a candy cane – or scene-setting elements like a present tied with glittery ribbon or a layered Christmas tree. Imagine hanging a little tree on your actual tree!

The Jellycat Festive Follies all have a loop on top in a colour that matches with their palette, so it’s easy to hang them on a branch, a door, or anywhere you see fit.

The 2023 versions of the Amuseable Holly and Amuseable Mistletoe also come with a velour ribbon loop in Christmas colours, so they can be used the same way.

You can even get the Beige Bashful Bunny – often considered THE original Jellycat – as a hanging decoration, wearing a tiny Christmas hat with a loop attached at the back.

Special edition Christmas Jellycats

One of the most exciting aspects of Jellycat’s Christmas launches is the opportunity to get a special version of your favourite character dressed up for the holidays, whether that’s the Bashful Christmas Bunny in a Santa hat or Bartholomew Bear Bedtime in tartan Christmas Eve PJs.

Most people love dogs, so it’s not surprising that several popular Jellycat dogs are back in Christmas gear, too. The Jellycat Winter Warmers include Otto Sausage Dog in a cape and Santa hat, Pippa Black Labrador with a Santa hat and big bow, and Munro Scottie Dog in a tartan cap and scarf.

Two relatively recent additions to the ever-growing family of beloved Jellycats are Grizzo Gremlin and Ricky Rain Frog, each adored for their uniquely cute features. Collectors of these newer characters can now add Christmas Grizzo or Santa Ricky Rain Frog in Father Christmas costumes to their haul.

Of course, there are many older designs that have been re-released or are still in stock – for example, if you want to get a bit silly, the Celebration Crustaceans add a Christmas hat to a shrimp, a lobster, or a crab. There are also multiple Jellycat Christmas storybooks if you want to create your own gift bundle for a child at that reading age.

Whatever you need for your Christmas list, Jellycat products guarantee high-quality construction with the softest and most huggable materials – ensuring happy holidays for any recipient!