Occasions
The number of chocolate gift occasions throughout the year is a reflection of chocolate's widespread popularity. Whilst the tradition behind each chocolate gift occasion may vary, there is rarely an occasion when a chocolate gift is inappropriate. Listed below are details of the main chocolate gift occasions and their UK dates.
Corporate Chocolate Gifts
Corporate gifts are a popular way for an organisation to acknowledge its key stakeholders. Whilst most corporate gifting occurs at Christmas, companies are now running gift campaigns throughout the year to help develop and mature relationships with customers and suppliers. Internal corporate gifting is also becoming popular with many companies using corporate gifting to mark the launch of a new product, acknowledge a project team for a job well done or simply for staff birthdays. Cocoa Black's corporate chocolate gifts are the perfect choice for when you want to create the right impression.
Valentine's Day Chocolate Gifts
14th February. Chocolate has long been given as a gift of love. This association has its origins with the Aztecs who served chocolate drinks at weddings. History also records that Emperor Montezuma consumed large quantities of cocoa, chocolate’s raw ingredient, before entertaining his harem. More recently, Casanova believed chocolate to be an aphrodisiac and often plied his romantic interests with gifts of chocolate. Whilst we cannot testify to their aphrodisiac properties, we can guarantee that Cocoa Black’s Valentine's chocolate gifts will always be well received.
Mother's Day Chocolate Gifts
18th March 2012. The earliest tributes to mothers date back to annual spring festival held by the Greeks. Christians celebrated similar festivals on the fourth Sunday in Lent in honour of Mary, mother of Christ. In the UK this festival was developed to include all mothers and was subsequently called Mothering Sunday. With chocolates a favourite of mother's everywhere, Mother’s Day is a popular chocolate gift occasion. With a selection of beautiful Mother’s Day chocolate gifts to choose from Cocoa Black is sure to delight.
Easter Chocolate Gifts
08 April 2012. Around the world, chocolate is often the gift of choice at Easter. Its date is based upon the lunar calendar (rather than the solar one) and changes from year to year. Easter chocolate gifts typically take the form of chocolate Easter eggs and chocolate Easter bunnies. Cocoa Black’s range of Easter chocolate gifts include chocolate Easter eggs and children’s Easter treats. The Chocolate School near Edinburgh (Scotland) also offers Easter themed chocolate classes where adults and children alike can learn how to make and gift wrap their own chocolate Easter eggs.
Wedding Chocolates
Chocolates are a popular choice for wedding favours. The tradition is believed to have originated with served chocolate drinks at weddings ceremonies. Cocoa Black's Wedding Chocolates by Post service ensures that your wedding guests receive the freshest possible chocolates. If time permits, you may wish to make your own chocolate wedding favours at the Cocoa Black Chocolate School near Edinburgh. Perfect for groups of up to 16, the Chocolate School is a popular choice for hen parties who want a day to remember.
Anniversary Chocolate Gifts
If ever there was a time to gift chocolates, anniversaries are that time. Anniversaries are one of the most popular chocolate gift occasions and a selection box of luxury handmade chocolates says it all. A declaration of love or simply something to share, a chocolate gift from Cocoa Black will ensure a day to remember. Order your anniversary chocolate gifts from Cocoa Black. Anniversary chocolate gifts are delivered by post.
Father's Day Chocolate Gifts
17 June 2012. For many, chocolate is the gift of choice on Father's Day. Whether the preference is for dark, milk or white chocolate, most fathers are delighted to receive a chocolate gift. From handmade chocolate truffles and gourmet chocolate bars to chocolate selection boxes and luxury chocolate hampers, Cocoa Black’s range of Father’s Day chocolate gifts are sure to delight. Personalise your Father’s Day chocolate gift with a message and send direct by post. Make it special this Father’s Day. Send a Cocoa Black chocolate gift by post. Making them is a labour of love. Something a father can relate to.
Christmas Chocolate Gifts
Christmas is the one time of the year when chocolate seems to be on everyone's shopping list. Whatever New Year resolutions are planned, Christmas is by far the most popular chocolate gift occasion. From advent calendars to stocking fillers, demand for chocolate in all of its tempting forms is highest at this time of year. With Cocoa Black’s range of Christmas chocolate gifts you will find something for everyone. Create your own Christmas chocolate hamper or select from our range of corporate chocolate gifts. Send your Christmas chocolate gifts by post with a personal message. Make it special this Christmas with Cocoa Black Christmas chocolate gifts.