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Trending Product Personalization Must-Haves this Holiday Season 

December 2, 2024  Michel Lacaille

As the holiday season approaches, we’ve curated a list of some of the most sought-after personalized gifts available on the Mediaclip Network. 

With product personalization now simpler, more intuitive, and more accessible than ever, custom gifts offer a wonderful way to celebrate cherished memories and individuality. Whether it’s printing names, images, meaningful dates, or unique designs that reflect personal taste, thoughtful customized gifts bring a smile to anyone lucky enough to receive them.

Below is a selection of the most popular personalized products for the holidays. Here are some top items that are in high demand:

Custom Photo Books
Create a narrative of cherished memories with personalized photo books, allowing for custom layouts, captions, and cover designs… Photobooks and photo albums are one of our best revenue driver in 2024. 

Personalized drinkware is ever more popular, especially during the holiday season, as consumers seek unique and meaningful gifts. For instance, the mug market has seen significant growth, with a valuation of USD 23.54 billion in 2023 and an expected CAGR of 9.5% from 2024 to 2029. TechSci R


Customizing items such as mugs, tumblers, and water bottles allows friends and family to infuse them with personal memories and sentiments, such as photos or special messages. They combine functionality with emotional value, turning simple drinkware into cherished keepsakes. 

Apparel 

Incorporating personalized apparel into your holiday celebrations adds a special touch, creating lasting memories and enhancing the festive atmosphere.


Personal clothing items such as t-shirts, hoodies, socks and hats incorporating photos, graphics, and arts are popular. For example, the custom t-shirt printing market segment, an important Holiday Custom Gift, was valued at USD 4.31 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2023 to 2030

Here are some popular options offered on our network:

  1. Christmas t-shirts and sweatshirts family match coordinated outfits
  2. Personalized stockings for each family member
  3. Ugly Christmas hoodies and sweaters

Personalized Puzzles, Games & Ornaments

Custom Puzzles. Transforming a favorite photo, family picture, or meaningful image into a custom puzzle has become a surprisingly popular personalized product. Puzzles are a fantastic activity for kids and often serve as a centerpiece during the holidays, with larger puzzles being assembled as a family tradition. 

Custom Ornaments
Personalized ornaments are a most engaging holiday keepsakes. Year after year, they bring joy and nostalgia as they adorn mantles or Christmas trees. Whether printed with family pictures or pets, ornaments are a yearly recurring favorite for customers. Many enjoy adding a new one annually to commemorate special moments and milestones.

Personalized Printed Home Décor
Personalized printed home décor items, such as custom-printed pillows, blankets, framed prints, poster prints, and wall art featuring personal photos, continue to be popular choices for thoughtful gifts. 

In 2023, our platform saw significant sales in printed posters and canva’s, acrylic prints, framed photos highlighting their long term customer appeal. 

As the holiday season approaches, these customized items remain among the most sought-after gifts, offering a unique and personal touch to any home.

Personalized Calendars
Custom calendars featuring personal photos for each month combine functionality with sentimental value, making them cherished keepsakes. Grandparents, in particular, appreciate customized family calendars as a way to stay connected with loved ones throughout the year. These practical yet heartfelt gifts are perfect for creating lasting memories and are always a hit during the holiday season.

Customized Holiday Cards

Many people like to create custom photo cards, where family pictures or personal messages are included. This has become a tradition for many families around the holidays. 

Other Important Personalized Products
These personalized items also add a unique and heartfelt touch, making the holiday season even more memorable:

  1. Personalized Stuffed Animals: Cuddly toys that can be customized with a name or special message, perfect for kids or sentimental gifts.
  2. Custom Throw Blankets: Soft, cozy blankets adorned with family names, photos, or meaningful designs, ideal for adding warmth to the holidays.
  3. Monogrammed Pillows & Cushions: A stylish way to personalize any living room or bedroom, featuring initials, names, or custom patterns.
  4. Personalized Socks: Fun and comfortable, customizable with initials, family names, or even the faces of loved ones for a quirky gift idea.
  5. Custom Phone Cases: Unique phone cases personalized with photos, names, or graphic designs to reflect individual style and sentiment.

Whether it’s for family, friends, teachers, colleagues, or someone special, personalized gifts demonstrate thoughtfulness and care—qualities that make them especially meaningful during the holiday season.