Penna Christmas party table with Pimento Stuffed Spanish Olives, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Vermouth Onion Stuffed Olives and Olive Red Bell Pepper Spread
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5 Reasons the Christmas Holiday Party Box Is the Easiest Gift to Give

By Penna Olives4 min read

Every December, the same list shows up. The neighbor. The in-laws. Your boss. The two people from the office who always bring you something. You do not want twelve separate decisions, and you do not want to hand anyone a gift card.

This is why we pack the Christmas Holiday Party Box. It is twelve jars of our olives, pickles and spreads, chosen to go together, from our family farm in Orland, California. Here are five reasons it works as a gift.

Penna Christmas party table with Pimento Stuffed Spanish Olives, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Vermouth Onion Stuffed Olives and Olive Red Bell Pepper Spread

1. The decisions are already made

You do not have to figure out who likes what. We did that. The box holds Pimento Stuffed Spanish Olives, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Oregano Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives, Parmesan Romano Cheese Stuffed Olives, Garlic Stuffed Olives, Vermouth Onion Stuffed Olives, Vodkatini Olives, Olive Red Bell Pepper Spread, Tapenade, Muffaletta Spread, Cocktail Onions and Sweet Hots.

Penna Pimento Stuffed Spanish Olives jarPenna Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives jarPenna Oregano Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives jarPenna Parmesan Romano Cheese Stuffed Olives jarPenna Garlic Stuffed Olives jarPenna Vermouth Onion Stuffed Olives jarPenna Vodkatini Olives jarPenna Olive Red Bell Pepper Spread jarPenna Tapenade jarPenna Muffaletta Spread jarPenna Cocktail Onions jarPenna Sweet Hots jar

2. There is something in it for every kind of eater

Some people want the classic. Some want cheese. Some want a drink garnish, and some want a spread for crackers. The box covers all of them. Four kinds of cheese stuffed olives, two for the cocktail hour, three spreads for the board, and a sweet and spicy jar for the person who adds hot sauce to everything. Nobody gets a box full of something they do not eat.

3. The math is already done

Bought one at a time, the twelve jars come to $117.80. Our 10% off for 12 jars is applied for you, which takes off $11.78 and brings the box to $106.02. That works out to about $8.84 a jar. It also clears our $90 line for free shipping, so there is nothing to add at checkout.

4. It comes from one family, not a warehouse

The Penna family has been growing and packing olives in Orland, California since 1951. The jars in the box are packed by hand from our own recipes. That is a better story to put on a gift tag than the name of a big box store, and the person opening it can taste the difference.

Penna Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives jar beside a dirty martini on a bar

5. It gets used, and it gets shared

A candle burns down. A box of olives turns into a cheese board on Friday, a martini on Saturday and a sandwich on Sunday. Olives keep, so nobody has to eat everything in one weekend. And because there are twelve jars, the person you give it to can hold a few back for the next party or hand one to a friend.

Who to give it to

  • A host or hostess you want to thank properly
  • In-laws and extended family
  • A neighbor who watches your house
  • A coworker or a team (you can order up to six boxes at once)
  • Anyone who says they do not need anything

Buying for a team or a client list? Look at our Corporate Box, which is a milder mix with no heat.

See the Christmas Holiday Party Box

Quick answers

What comes in the Christmas Holiday Party Box?

Twelve jars: Pimento Stuffed Spanish Olives, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Oregano Feta Cheese Stuffed Olives, Parmesan Romano Cheese Stuffed Olives, Garlic Stuffed Olives, Vermouth Onion Stuffed Olives, Vodkatini Olives, Olive Red Bell Pepper Spread, Tapenade, Muffaletta Spread, Cocktail Onions and Sweet Hots.

Can I change what is in the box?

The box is a set mix. If you want your own mix, build an order from the shop with 12 or more jars and the 10% off applies to that too.

Is there free shipping?

Yes. Retail orders over $90 ship free, and the box is over $90.

Does the box contain allergens?

The cheese stuffed olives contain dairy and the tapenade contains anchovies. Check the label on each jar if you are buying for someone with an allergy.

Should I refrigerate the jars?

Refrigerate after opening and keep the olives under the brine. Check the label on your jar for details.