The Five Senses Christmas Parcel

This is a sensory swap for the season — a Christmas parcel built around the Five Senses. Your mission is to curate a beautifully wrapped bundle that brings sight, sound, scent, taste, and touch together in one festive experience. Think of it as creating a cosy, multi-sensory moment your partner can unwrap slowly on a winter evening.

This swap is perfect for those who love thoughtful gifting, warm seasonal rituals, and the art of presentation. Everything can be inexpensive — it’s all about curation, charm, and creativity.

Send one item for each of the five senses:

For example:

👀 SIGHT

Christmas ornament

Art print or photograph

Mini fairy lights

Handmade paper decoration

A beautiful postcard or bookmark

👂 SOUND

Something with a gentle festive sound, such as:

A silver jingle bell

A small chime or charm

A playlist card (QR code or link to Spotify etc. welcome)

A mini “sound of Christmas” story or poem Be creative — it doesn’t have to literally make noise if it evokes sound.

👃 Smell

A small candle

Wax melt

Scent sachet

Festive essential oil blend

Mini room spray Think cinnamon, pine, cranberry, clove, gingerbread, snowy woodland, cosy cabin.

👄 TASTE

A chocolate

A wrapped biscuit

A tiny tin or sachet of tea

Hot chocolate

A small sweet

✋ TOUCH

Cosy socks or fingerless gloves

A small textile craft

Ribbon or trims

A tiny plush item

Think soft, warm, textured, or touchably interesting.

Wrap each item individually

Label each one clearly with its sense (“Sight”, “Sound”, etc.)

Include a short note or notecard (or even a Christmas card) to say why you chose the things you included

Rate your partner a 5 if you receive:

One item for each of the five senses

Each item is individually wrapped and labelled

A note or card explaining their choices

Hearts are always optional but encouraged for beautiful presentation, exceptional thoughtfulness, or lovely extras.