Christmas Packaging

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Custom Christmas packaging
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Christmas Present Boxes

Christmas Present Boxes

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Thanksgiving Boxes

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Holiday Gift Boxes

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Christmas Ornament Gift Boxes

Christmas Ornament Gift Boxes

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Christmas EVE Boxes

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Christmas Cookies Boxes

Christmas Cookie Boxes

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Christmas Gift Boxes

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What Types of Christmas Packaging Does Packaging Ship Produce?

Christmas packaging at Packaging Ship covers five product formats. Each is available with full-color CMYK printing, custom sizes, and holiday-specific finishing options:
Format Best For Construction Available At PS
Christmas gift boxes Retail gifts, corporate gifting, DTC brands Rigid 2mm or cardboard Yes, rigid and folding formats
Christmas chocolate boxes Confectionery brands, bakeries, gifting Cardboard 14pt–24pt + window Yes, with cavity tray inserts
Christmas card packs Stationery brands, gifting retailers, Etsy sellers 14pt–18pt folding carton Yes, single card and multi-pack
Holiday mailer boxes E-commerce brands, subscription boxes, DTC E-Flute corrugated Yes, with inside printing
Christmas wrapping paper Food brands, gifting companies, retail Printed sheet or roll Yes, custom logo on full sheet

Custom Christmas Gift Boxes, Rigid, Folding, and Window Styles

Christmas gift boxes are the most-ordered format in this category. The right construction depends on what is going inside and what the opening experience needs to feel like.
  • Rigid magnetic closure gift boxes: 2mm greyboard, magnetic snap closure, available with ribbon pull and custom tissue paper lining. The format used by corporate gifting companies, luxury brand holiday sets, and high-end retail. Soft-touch lamination with gold or rose gold hot foil on the exterior is available in the same order.
  • Folding carton christmas boxes: 14pt to 24pt SBS cardboard in Christmas red, green, white, or kraft with CMYK printed exterior. Flat-packed for storage, assembled at the warehouse. The format used by retail brands and food businesses packaging holiday product sets.
  • Window christmas boxes: die-cut clear window on the lid or front face. Used for Christmas cookie boxes, macaron boxes, and ornament packaging where the product needs to be visible before the buyer opens the box. PVC-free film window available.
Brands ordering Christmas gift boxes from Packaging Ship also order custom gift boxes for non-seasonal use, the same construction, same production timeline, and same pricing model applies year-round.

Custom Christmas Chocolate Boxes, Tray Inserts and Window Options

Christmas chocolate boxes account for a significant portion of holiday packaging orders in the confectionery industry. US chocolate brands, bakeries, and specialty food retailers use custom Christmas chocolate boxes for product presentation at retail, for gifting sets, and for direct-to-consumer holiday orders. Packaging Ship produces Christmas chocolate boxes with cavity tray inserts, custom-sized to the specific chocolate dimensions to prevent shifting during transit. Available in 4-count, 9-count, 12-count, and 24-count configurations. Clear PVC-free window options let the buyer see the chocolates before opening. CMYK full-color printing on all exterior faces with holiday artwork, your brand logo, and product information. The full range of custom chocolate boxes, including seasonal and non-seasonal formats, is available from 50 units with the same no-die-charge, free-shipping model as all Christmas packaging at Packaging Ship.

Christmas Card Packs: Single Cards and Multi-Pack Boxes for Stationery Brands

Custom Christmas card packs are ordered by stationery brands, Etsy sellers, independent card designers, and corporate gifting companies that need packaging for holiday card sets. Packaging Ship produces Christmas card pack boxes in two formats:
  • Single Christmas card boxes: tuck-end folding carton in 14pt SBS board, sized to the card and envelope precisely. Full-color CMYK printing on the exterior with the card design artwork, occasion text, and brand.
  • Multi-pack Christmas card boxes: flat sleeve or two-piece box format for 6-count, 8-count, and 12-count card sets. Top face printed with the card collection artwork. Clear window option to show card designs inside without opening. Used by stationery brands selling Christmas card packs at wholesale to retailers.
Christmas card pack boxes from Packaging Ship are available from 50 units. No setup fees. No die charges. Free digital proof within 24 to 48 hours.

Who Orders Christmas Packaging From Packaging Ship?

Christmas packaging at Packaging Ship is ordered by four types of US businesses:
  • Retail and gifting brands: Christmas gift boxes, window boxes, and holiday mailer boxes for seasonal product launches, gift sets, and retail restocking. These brands order in August and September to receive stock in October for a November shelf date.
  • Food and confectionery brands: Christmas chocolate boxes, cookie boxes, cake boxes, and food gift sets. Packaging for Christmas food products needs to be food-contact safe (FDA 21 CFR 176 compliant board) and arrive before Thanksgiving week when holiday food orders peak.
  • E-commerce and DTC brands: holiday mailer boxes with Christmas exterior printing and inside printing for the unboxing moment. Shopify brands shipping holiday orders need boxes that arrive intact, assemble without tape, and make the delivery feel like opening a gift.
  • Corporate gifting companies: rigid magnetic closure Christmas gift boxes for employee gifts, client appreciation sets, and end-of-year thank-you packages. These orders typically run 200 to 2,000 units with custom logo and holiday message on the exterior.

How Early Should You Order Christmas Packaging?

Most US packaging suppliers quote 10 to 12 working days for standard Christmas packaging. Packaging Ship’s standard production is 7 to 10 working days from proof approval, with rush production in 4 to 5 working days available on most Christmas box formats. The production slots that fill first are October and November. Brands ordering Christmas packaging in September and early October consistently receive stock with time for retail placement or warehouse sorting. Brands ordering in November are working against shrinking availability and higher rush surcharges across the industry.
Order Month Stock Arrival (Standard) Risk Level
August Late September — early October Low, full time for retail setup
September Mid to late October Low, still comfortable
October Early to mid November Medium, seasonal demand increases
November Late November — early December High, rush production required
December Christmas delivery not guaranteed Very high, not recommended

Eco-Friendly Christmas Packaging Options

Packaging Ship produces Christmas packaging in verified eco-friendly materials for brands with sustainability requirements:
  • FSC-certified kraft: natural unbleached kraft board for Christmas boxes, card packs, and wrapping paper. FSC certification confirms the pulp traces back to responsibly managed forests. Documentation available with every order.
  • Recyclable corrugated and cardboard: 100% of the SBS cardboard and corrugated used in Christmas packaging at Packaging Ship is recyclable through standard US curbside programs. No specialist facility required.
  • Soy-based inks: available as a specified alternative to petroleum-based inks for Christmas packaging with sustainability certification requirements.
  • PVC-free windows: clear windows on Christmas boxes use PVC-free film. Fully recyclable with the box.

How to Order Custom Christmas Packaging

Custom Christmas packaging from Packaging Ship is available from 50 units. No minimum order. No die charges. No plate fees. No setup charges. The price in the quote is the total before free shipping. To start: specify the packaging format, box dimensions, quantity, and whether you have artwork or need free design support. Packaging Ship delivers a full-color digital proof within 24 to 48 hours of order confirmation. Standard production is 7 to 10 business days from proof approval. Free FedEx or UPS delivery to any address in the continental United States. Christmas packaging at Packaging Ship uses the same ordering model as the full range of custom packaging boxes, no seasonal surcharge, no higher minimum for holiday orders, and free shipping year-round.