8 Christmas Items Retirees Should Consider Buying from Costco
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Heather Taylor
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We might be able to persuade retirees, even the ones through with their holiday shopping, to give some of Costco’s Christmas offerings a second look. The eight items we dug up not only help you save money (via your membership), but most can be reused for future Christmases to come.
From bulk wrapping paper to Santa-themed platters, here’s what’s worth adding to a retiree’s Costco Christmas budget. And don’t forget to explore the best ways to spend $25 at Costco this Christmas.
Lighted Fresh Cut Greens Sugarberry Centerpiece
- Price: $54.99
Decorate dining room tables, entryway tables, and other surfaces with a lush, lighted fresh cut greens sugarberry centerpiece.
The “greens” in this online-only centerpiece are a mixture of cedar and white pine evergreen accents and Noble Fir, coupled with sugarberries and gold juniper sprigs. An LED candle resides in the center and comes with a timer to enjoy a warm, lasting glow. (Batteries are not included.)
Fresh Cranberry Splash Lighted LED Wreath
- Price: $54.99
Everyone will want to know where you bought the fresh cranberry splash lighted LED wreath this year — and will likely be shocked it didn’t cost more money.
This expensive-looking wreath arrives fully decked out in a red velveteen bow and three decorative pinecone accents. This wreath is available online only, so add it to your cart ASAP.
Home Essentials Santa Serving Bowl and Platter Set
- Price: $39.99
Grandkids will get a kick out of this Santa Claus serving bowl and platter set.
This online-only item from Home Essentials comes with a serving bowl and platter perfectly sized for mixing up cookies and leaving them out for Santa on Christmas Eve (or to enjoy while baking together on the weekends).
222 Fifth Christmas Lane Dinnerware Set
- Price: $69.99
We did a little Googling to find out how much a 222 Fifth Christmas Lane dinnerware set costs outside of Costco and were surprised by the results. Similar sets sold at retailers like Home Depot are priced upwards of $94.99. Each collection comes with four dinner plates, four salad plates and four cereal bowls.
Hallmark Classic Holiday Cards
- Price: $9.97
Send glad tidings to everyone on your mailing list with Hallmark’s classic holiday cards.
These evergreen cards come in a set of 40 with coordinating, self-sealing envelopes. For the price, that means Costco members pay 25 cents per card and envelope — an excellent bargain.
USPS First-Class Holiday Forever Stamps
- Price: $77.75
Mail off holiday cards and packages in style with a 100-count set of USPS holiday-themed forever stamps.
Forever stamps can be used forever, no matter how much postage prices may increase. It never hurts to keep a few sheets at home and use them throughout the year to beat inflation.
Kirkland Signature Double Sided Gift Wrap
- Price: $39.99
You can’t beat the quality and quantity that comes with bulk Kirkland Signature gift wrap.
Costco members receive six rolls of double sided gift wrap amounting to 540 square feet. Pick from red and white or black and gold patterns while supplies last. Buyer’s pro tip: store any leftover paper in a secure bin with a lid to use it again next Christmas.
Mrs. Meyer’s Holiday Hand Soap
- Price: $20.42
Love the Mrs. Meyer’s brand? Stock up on their holiday hand soap to keep hands clean and smelling delightful all throughout the season.
Inside each box are four fragrant scents — peppermint, gingerbread, Iowa pine and snowdrop — to outfit kitchens and bathrooms.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of December 8, 2025, and are subject to change.
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