From the Order Crabs family · Updated November 2026
5 Holiday Gifts Your Family Will Actually Remember
And why #1 is the only one that gets everyone to the same table.
Every December the same thing happens. You run out of time, panic-buy something safe, and watch it disappear into a cupboard by January.
We've been packing boxes for families since 1990. The orders that mean the most come from people sending a taste of home to someone they miss: the dad who moved away from Baltimore, the sister who can't make it back this year.
The best gifts aren't things. They're the moments they create. Here are five popular holiday gifts, ranked by how long people remember them.
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It's the only gift on this list that turns into a get-together. The box arrives, someone heats the oven, and the whole family ends up in the kitchen. Nobody eats crab cakes alone.
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#2 Gourmet Steak Box
Why people love it: A crowd-pleaser that feels generous.
Where it falls short: Steak is an everyday dinner most people can buy on a Tuesday. A crab cake feast is an occasion.
#3 A Bottle of Wine
Why people love it: Quick, classy, works for almost anyone.
Where it falls short: It's often opened at the party it was brought to or quietly re-gifted. Shipping is restricted in some states, and it's no good for anyone who doesn't drink.
#4 A Box of Chocolates
Why people love it: Sweet, safe and easy to find.
Where it falls short: It's rarely the only box they get in December.
#5 Flowers
Why people love it: Beautiful, and a lovely gesture.
Where it falls short: Within a week or two they're gone, and there's nothing to share.
How they stack up
| Order Crabs Crab Cakes | Steak box | Wine | Chocolates | Flowers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brings people to one table | Yes | Yes | Partly | No | No |
| Feels like a special occasion | Yes | Partly | Partly | No | Partly |
| A taste of home for Maryland family | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Still enjoyed after the holidays | Yes, ships flash frozen | Yes | Partly | Partly | No |
| You choose the delivery day | Yes | Usually | Usually | Usually | Yes |
| Works for non-drinkers and kids | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ships to all 50 states | Yes | Yes | Restricted in some states | Yes | Yes |
| Send a crab feast | |||||
This year, give them a night, not a thing.
Gifts get forgotten. A table full of family, crab cakes in the middle, stories everyone's heard ten times, doesn't. Pick the date, add a message, and we'll pack it like it's going to our own family.
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