Dollar Tree Is Selling Mini Santa Baskets That Are So Cute (They’re Great for Gift Giving!)

Custom-made gift baskets can be a great way to show you care this holiday season, and just because they’re custom doesn’t mean they can’t be easy to put together. Choosing a smaller vessel for your basket, like these charming Santa-themed buckets from the Dollar Tree, can simplify the process while still impressing at the gift exchange.

The Christmas House Mini Metal Santa Buckets with Handles from Dollar Tree are more or less self-explanatory. They’re small buckets made of metal that cost $1.50 each and are designed to look like Santa’s iconic red and white uniform. A black “belt” with a gold buckle and a holly plant accent goes across the midpoint of the bucket, and you’ll find two thin red metal handles at the top. They measure about 3.5 inches wide by 5 inches tall, so they really are quite “mini.”

As for what to use these seasonal buckets for, the possibilities are practically endless. Create your own little gift basket by filling them with treats and trinkets like assorted chocolates, mini candy canes, handwritten notes, or small versions of beauty products like hand cream or nail polish. You could even add a gift card to a local coffee shop. Due to the bucket’s size, it should be fairly easy to make it look full and inviting. Add some colored tissue paper, strips of wrapping paper, or ribbon and bows if you want some extra pizzazz. 

You also don’t have to use them for gifting at all! Go the practical route and use them to store ornaments or gift-wrapping tools. Or, turn them into holiday household decor by wrapping them in lights or garlands and using them to contain small faux plants or festive figurines. You could even hang one on your tree.

Not everyone lives near a Dollar Tree, and even if you do, there’s a chance you may not be able to find these Santa baskets at your local store. No worries — there are other places that sell holiday buckets. You can find what looks like almost the same exact Santa-themed buckets at Walmart. It’s only available online, not in-store, and you get two buckets for $11.95. So, it’s not as cheap but still festive.