Gift Baskets to Belgium

• Public Holidays in Belgium

  • New Year’s Day — January 1
  • Labor Day — May 1
  • Mother’s Day
  • Father’s Day
  • Independence Day — July 21
  • French Community Holiday — September 27
  • German Community Day — November 15
  • Christmas Day — December 25

• Christian Holidays in Belgium

  • Easter
  • Assumption Day
  • All Saints Day
  • All Souls Day
  • Feast of St. Nicholas

• Jewish Holidays in Belgium

  • Purim
  • Passover
  • Yom HaShoah
  • Yom Ha’atzmaut
  • Shavuot
  • Yom Yerushalayim
  • Hanukkah
  • Rosh Hashanah

• Muslim Holidays in Belgium

  • Shab a Miraj
  • Shab e Barat
  • Ramadan
  • Eid al-Fitr
  • Hajj
  • Ashura
  • Eid al-Adha
  • Eid Milad un Nabi
     

The holiday traditions in Belgium are as varied and bright as the people. You’ll find a rich display of heritage and tradition during nearly every holiday season. Taking the time to ask your friends, family, and colleagues in Belgium about their favorite holiday traditions is a great way to get to know them better and figure out when they’d most appreciate holiday gifts! Below is just a peek into some of the holiday traditions in Belgium.
 

• Christmas — Being a kid in Belgium comes with a few extra perks around Christmas. Not only do they have regular ol’ Santa Claus, but St. Nicholas too! Santa Claus is considered to be for the Dutch-speaking community, while St. Nicholas, also known as ‘Sinterklaas,’ is for the French-speaking community. On the night of December 5th, children leave a gift for St. Nicholas, his helper, and his horse; they also leave out their shoes. Once they go to sleep, St. Nicholas visits all of the children and leaves gifts such as chocolates, gingerbread, and tangerines if they’ve been good but leaves sticks if they haven’t been. Imagine waking up to a gift on December 6th and December 25. That sounds like a dream even as an adult, let alone to children!
   

• Carnaval De Binche — This carnival is a long-lived tradition in Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. Hosted in the town of Binche during the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, you’ll find the streets filled with celebrations. Street performances, including musical acts, dancing, and marching, provide nearly endless entertainment during these three days.
   

In Belgium, birthday cakes aren’t the most popular. Instead, there are birthday tarts made with fruits, topped with marzipan, and a birthday wish on top. Only one candle is used in a tart, regardless of the birthday person’s age. And speaking of the guest of honor, they’re not called the “birthday girl/boy” either! They are called “Feestvarken” which translates to “Party Pig.”Now, when it’s your birthday, and you work in an office, your coworkers are not the ones spoiling you. It is the birthday person’s job to bring tarts, pastries, or something else sweet and definitely not chocolates: those are seen as a cop-out. Birthday gifts are a welcome surprise no matter what age the recipient is turning.
 

When it comes to gift-giving in the business world of Belgium, it’s not as common as where you may be from. In Belgium, gifts aren’t expected when it comes to business, but they’re not unwelcome either. It’s best to surprise your VIPs in Belgium with corporate gifts after you’ve already established a working relationship. Avoid including your business card in your gift, and make sure the contents aren’t overly elaborate or expensive as this can give the wrong impression. Gifts given or received are opened on the spot to show appreciation as soon as possible. We’re sure you’ve heard that Belgium has the best chocolate in the world, and they’re not wrong! So when giving a gift, avoid giving chocolates from other countries as it can be insulting. If you’re adamant about giving them chocolate, we recommend the highest quality Belgium chocolate you can find. Gifts like wine, flowers, and practical office items are always welcome.
 

When it comes to sending a romantic gift to someone special in Belgium, it’s all about the thought behind it. Consider a luxurious spa gift for your loved one during a stressful week. Bath bombs, lotions, and other calming goods are included for a variety of stress-relieving effects. It’s the ideal present to receive and appreciate at the end of a long day. Alternatively, surprising them with a gourmet gift to snack on can help lift their spirits! Send them a box of chocolates and a flower bouquet to liven up their personal space. If you want to go the extra mile, build a custom gift basket for your partner that features everything they love.
 

Addressing a gift for delivery to Belgium is fairly straightforward. Below are the parts you’ll need for your recipient’s address:

• Recipient’s name
• Business name (if applicable)
• Street, house number, and apartment number (if applicable)
• Postcode and town
• Country
   

So a complete apartment address will look something like this:

Susan Smith
Rose Road 24 Apartment 4
1000 Brussels
BELGIUM

• When possible, gifts are opened in front of the giver.
• Original and quality gifts are highly recommended.
• When sending business gifts to Belgium, it is best to avoid including your logo.
• Flowers should be given in odd numbers but never in 13.
• Chrysanthemums and lilies should be avoided in bouquets.
• You should only send beer if you know the recipient’s preferences.
• Quality chocolates are a popular gift.