Turtle doves? Sure, they’re pretty. But not a great gift these days. Caring for them and cleaning up after them may not be the gift someone was hoping to get.

Chocolate turtles though, well, that’s another story. So we’ll focus there.

Holiday Chocolate Deals & Gifts

Chocolate.com. The name says it all. Lots of chocolate, lots of interesting chocolate gifts. The Holiday Santa Pants with Chocolate is an attention grabbing gift for $33.

M&M’s. Pretty basic, right? M&M’s offers stocking stuffers, gift boxes, personalized messages, sports themes, and lots of great gifts under $40.

See’s Candies. Classic seasonal chocolate gifts. Looking to buy business gifts in bulk? Buy from See’s and you can get 25% off.

Cherry Moon Farms. Unique chocolate gifts, chocolate covered berries, gift baskets, truffles, and more. Enter promo code GET10 at checkout for 10% off.

Godiva. Indulgent chocolate experiences, cupcakes, layer cakes, brownies, and gift baskets. Free $10 gift card with a $50 purchase, enter the promo code MERRY at checkout for free shipping on orders over $50.

Phillips Candy House. “Boston’s Oldest Chocolatier.” Hand made chocolate, turtles, fudge, and holiday gifts. 10% off all online orders.

Lake Champlain Chocolates. Fresh, all-natural chocolates from Vermont. Lots of assorted boxes and gift baskets in unique seasonal packaging.

Fannie May. Fannie May’s been making fine chocolates for over 80 years. Unique gift tins, towers, boxes, and assortments.

Chocolate Heaven. Just about any kind of chocolate you can think to find.

Bissinger’s. Handmade, gourmet chocolate and chocolate covered fruits.

Vosges. Inventors of exotic chocolate bars, such as Mo’s Bacon Bar. What’s it taste like? Salty, bacon-ey, chocolate — pretty much what you’d expect. Vosges has a variety of exotic flavors you won’t find elsewhere.

Why So Good?

Chocolate. Just say the word and you’re bound to turn heads. What makes chocolate so good?

I won’t even try to answer that question. I can only say that I’ve seen grown women weep for want for chocolate.

Here are some reasons why chocolate can be a smart option for a gift.

1. Most people like chocolate. Ask a room full of people if they like chocolate. Just see where the conversation goes. People will immediately start talking about their favorite kinds and compare types. Then, ask people what it is that they like best about chocolate. You’ll be amazed at how passionate some will become.
2. It’s hard to mess up a gift of chocolate. It’s easy to buy the wrong size or color for a gift. If you don’t know much about someone you’re buying a gift for, chocolate is a good go-to option.
3. Chocolate doesn’t offend. Casual acquaintances, family, work peers — chocolate is an easy way to let someone know you’re thinking of them in way that is unlikely to be offensive or misconstrued. Even when people don’t like chocolate themselves, it’s a gift that is usually well received as its easily shared.
4. Fits any budget. You can spend a little or a lot, but hopefully this list will help you find some ways to give more for less.