These Aldi November 2021 Finds Make The Perfect Holiday Hostess Gifts

The holiday season is approaching, and for many people, that means an abundance of different parties and gatherings to be had with family, friends, colleagues, and everyone in between. Even if you're simply attending a casual get-together, it's always a nice gesture to bring a little something for the hostess — however, it can be tough to figure out exactly what you should bring. Many err in the direction of a food or beverage of some sort, as those can always be put to use by the party thrower. Who doesn't want an extra box of chocolates or a bottle of wine tucked away for any unexpected guests, or perhaps, just a little treat for themselves during the holiday season?

While you may have your eye out for hostess gifts throughout your holiday shopping, if you happen to be in Aldi doing your weekly grocery run, you might want to check out the seasonal goods here for some ideas. Aldi has a few different treats that make for perfect holiday hostess gifts — and they don't break the bank, so you can easily stock up on a few different options to have something on hand for anything you attend, no matter how little notice you might receive.

Whether you want to bring something sweet, something salty, or something sippable, here are some of the great seasonal finds coming to Aldi in November 2021.

Decadent Belgian chocolates make a great hostess gift — it's something that perhaps they wouldn't buy for themselves, but would appreciate kicking back and enjoying after the party is over. Moser has an assorted mix of chocolates in this gorgeous box, available starting November 5 for just $7.99. It comes already packaged in gorgeous minimalist blue wrapping paper and is tied with a glittering silver bow, so you can save time on making it look pretty.

If there are some dedicated dark chocolate lovers in your life, you'll want to grab a few of these bags to have on hand for gifts. Available at Aldi starting November 5 for just $6.99, Specially Selected's mix of different truffles is sure to please, and the packaging comes with gold handles that adds a beautiful festive flair.

Mint and chocolate is a classic combination year-round, but there's something really special about the bright and frosty peppermint flavor when the holiday season comes along. Enjoy the best of both worlds with these decadent treats, available November 5 for $7.99. Each box is full of peppermint creme-filled sandwich cookies enrobed in fudge and sprinkled with a festive peppermint topping. While your hostess recipient may find them stunning enough to put out on a plate, they're equally enjoyable while curled up in front of a Christmas movie.

Help your hostess celebrate the season with a rich bottle of this Oregon pinot noir, available at Aldi starting November 10 for a budget-friendly $12.99 a bottle. It has a minimalist yet chic label with abstract watercolor art and gold lettering that makes for elegant packaging. And, pinot noir is a crowd-pleasing wine that many would happily sip away during the festive season.

We've said it before and we'll say it again — chocolate is always a good idea for a gift. This Choceur tin is available at Aldi for just $9.99 starting November 17, and it's the perfect choice for those who don't have the time or skill to wrap gifts, as it already comes in a decorative container with festive imagery on the front. Plus, the assortment of goodies inside is always a good thing — there's a little something for everyone, no matter what their preferences may be.

Hot beverages like cocoa and tea are staples during the holiday season, and it's even better when you can try a few festive variations. For those peppermint purists, there's a Candy Cane-flavored herbal tea inside this assorted box, as well as Cinnamon Spice and Chai variations (for those who prefer their festive flavors with warming spices). This budget-friendly gift is just $2.19 a box, so you can easily get a couple to make a cozy tea basket. Find it starting November 17 in most Aldi locations.

Whether in person at a holiday market or at a Christmas dinner, you've likely been around people toasting the season with some steaming hot mulled wine. While there's nothing wrong with the classics, this Christkindl product offers a twist on the standard with a rich blueberry flavor. Available at Aldi starting November 17 for $5.99 a bottle, this is a gift your hostess will certainly want to share — or save for themselves.

You can never have enough treats to munch on during the holiday season, and these mixes from Clancy's are the perfect sweet and salty snack. Keep things simple with milk chocolate and caramel-covered pretzels, or channel your inner Buddy the Elf with the Mistletoe Mix, which features the pretzels as well as other chocolate-covered bites. You can pick up either option from Aldi beginning November 24 for just $3.49 a box.

If your host or hostess prefers beer to other seasonal sips, there's an option for them in Aldi's November offerings as well. For $6.99 per six-pack, this Winter Lager from State of Brewing comes in festive packaging featuring evergreen trees and a starry night sky. The brews are infused with "winter spices," meaning that even beer drinkers can enjoy the festive flavors of the season. Find a pack at Aldi starting November 24.

For casual gatherings where you don't want to show up empty-handed, these Lofthouse signature holiday cookies are guaranteed to please. Available starting November 24 for $3.29 a package, each box comes with six rich chocolate cookies sprinkled with peppermint pieces that add a festive twist. The chocolate and peppermint combination pops up again and again around the holidays for a reason — it's a classic.

Whether you're an ice wine connoisseur or someone completely unfamiliar with this particular beverage, you may want to give this Bergeron Estates bottle a try. It's available at Aldi for $14.99 starting November 24, with the Canadian-made product crafted in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region, a favorite of oenophiles. When all the other guests are bringing the hostess basic bottles of Chardonnay, ice wine will stand apart from the crowd.