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Christmas gift food is a topic we all enjoy. Special food treats are fun to give and receive. Here are some ideas for themed Christmas gift food baskets you can make for family and friends. You may want to keep one for yourself!

Personalizing your Christmas gift food basket makes a thoughtful message of care and love that is sure to be appreciated. A Christmas gift food basket for your grandmother is likely to be different than one for a child or your boss.

Elderly people may have restrictions in their diets. Don’t give Grandma a basket full of truffles if chocolate doesn’t agree with her. She may lean towards fresh fruit, fine cheeses, and breads. So consider the appetites of your recipient when you plan your Christmas gift food basket.

Visit a crafts store for the ultimate basket choice. Kids like handled baskets they can swing as they carry a booty of candy to their room! Large shallow rectangular or oval baskets are perfect containers for homemade muffins, breads, cookies and jams.

Crafts stores also have ribbons and laces, dried flowers and cute faux bird ornaments to embellish your basket.

Party stores carry a huge selection of tissue wrapping. Just go take a look at the myriad possibilities. You’ll find a suitable paper for everyone on your list. Cellophane wraps and confetti products are other choices for a festive lining for your basket.

Now you’re ready to start with the contents. One theme could be favorite foods. Does your sister love everything Cajun? Line her basket in red-hot cellophane, and fill it with assorted hot sauces, Cajun seasonings and maybe some boxed jambalaya or