The Best Christmas Gifts to Give This Year, According to Gifting Pros (2024)

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“The Skylight 27-inch is a home digital calendar that makes life easier. you can load your family’s Outlooks, Gcal, iCal, and more into the system so that everyone knows each other’s schedule. You can import them one by one as well. We use it so that the kids know when we’re going to be out, and we know when they have after-school activities.” — CB

“Give your exercise-obsessed giftee this versatile gym bag from lululemon for Christmas this year. It has designated space for sweaty workout clothes, their water bottle, and all other essentials they need at the gym. But it’s also great for travel, too, thanks to its water-repellent fabric and padded handles for comfy carrying. It also has an interior padded pocket for a 16-inch laptop and a quick-access pocket for their phone. It will become an instant mainstay in their accessories collection.” — Best Products Staff

“From bird lovers to new homeowners, this smart bird feeder is a surprising gift idea that’s sure to win Christmas. It features a high-resolution AI-powered camera that captures photos, recognizes over 1,000 bird species, and works with a convenient companion app that notifies your recipient of any feathered visitors — so your loved one won’t miss any of the action when they’re not at home. It’s also lightweight, weather-resistant, and made of recyclable plastic housing.” — Best Products Staff

“This game is fast-paced and competitive but still accessible. Because the premise is based on the pictures on the cards, basically anyone of any age can play. I’ve played this before over drinks with some friends and at a birthday party with my young family members; both times were equally fun. It’s also easy to play with larger groups because you rotate between turns so quickly that nobody is ever left waiting for long. The game is nearly impossible to play without getting a little too competitive.” — Tom Price, Associate Editor, Reviews

“Keeping tea, coffee, and hot cocoa warm has never been easier than with Ember’s genius smart mug. It can be controlled with a smartphone and has a long-lasting battery. It maintains their preferred sipping temperature (up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit), so they don’t have to run to the microwave occasionally to heat up lukewarm java. It’s convenient, clever, and something your recipients probably wouldn’t buy themselves — all the ingredients for one of the best Christmas gifts.” — Best Products Staff

“As a perfume school graduate, I’m always looking for scents that have integrity and rise above annoying gimmicks but are still trendy enough to capture what people crave right now. That said, I’ve been a crazy fan of DedCool’s fragrances since Day 1, and to me, its super-clean formulas and street cred make them rise above all the other ‘skin scents’ out there. I think the appeal is that even if they’re light, they all have a sexy kick that keeps you wanting more. I love that holiday travel sets are now available, so you can mix and match two substantial yet TSA-friendly tubes for only $50. The best part? They’re gender-neutral.” — Eunice Lucero-Lee, Senior Editor, Reviews

“A quick stroll in Bushwick will be enough to convince you that this is, indeed, the Gen Z shoe of the moment. It was originally released in 2013 with provenance as a technical running and hiking shoe (gorpcore FTW), but it has seen a renaissance with the hypebeast set due to its durability, chunky Y2K detailing, and yes, celeb seal of approval — everyone from Emrata to Brooklyn Beckham has been papped in a pair. If you want to earn instant brownie points with the TikToker in your life, this is the sneaker gift to purchase.” — ELL

“If you’re a skincare person, your life is probably marked as BE or AE (Before Elemis and After Elemis); that distinction started during the pandemic for me when I picked up its famous cleansing balm and was consequently floored. 2024 is decidedly the year for marine collagen, and once again, this British brand has dominated headlines. Its Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is a godsend for anyone who needs a hydration and tightening boost in as little as two weeks. Yup, you read that right: Only 14 days for visible results on fine lines and wrinkles.” — ELL

“I’ve been a Hotel Lobby Candle stan since the brand launched a few years ago, so I was thrilled when they launched a home line earlier this fall. This beautiful hand wash is included in their Signature scent, New York, Miami, and Hamptons. I’m partial to the Signature scent because it’s pretty universal and truly smells like luxury. It’s the gift that all my girlfriends are getting this year.” — Erica Murphy, Senior Director, Growth & Strategy

“I just spent a week in Napa with my family, and when I tell you that every winery used Riedel glassware, I mean it. It’s clear it’s the brand of choice for the largest wine region in the US, and there’s a reason why. The glassware is beautiful, durable, sturdy, and comes in so many different styles based on the wine you’re drinking. But not everyone has the space for Pinot glasses and Cab glasses... so I’m gifting this set of four stemless wine glasses. They have a subtle color at the base to add a little extra punch, and feel slightly more elevated than your basic set.” — EM

“Lunch boxes may seem too practical, but this option from Carhartt is definitely gift-worthy — especially for the teachers on your list. It features two insulated compartments for extra storage, a zippered pocket ideal for utensils, and two carrying options — a top handle and shoulder strap. It’s also made of durable water-repellent fabric, so your recipient can take it on rainy days and know their food will be safe. Choose from five colors to make the gift feel more personalized for your recipient.” — Best Products Staff

“Give your recipient’s eyes a break with this heated eye massager. It features internal heating pads, built-in speakers to listen to Bluetooth music, adjustable compression, and five different massage modes to help your recipient’s eyes relax. Thanks to its foldable and portable design, they can take it wherever they go. It’s so relaxing, they might even use it to get some much needed shut-eye. Bonus: It helps ease dark circles, too!” — Best Products Staff

“I am someone who relies on a lot of assistance to get a good night’s rest. A weighted blanket is critical for me, and my favorite blanket is by Bearaby. It’s a woven style with a soft cover and a deeply weighted feel. It’s also machine washable, which, as a hot sleeper, makes things feel cleaner overall.” — Cat Bowen, Senior Editor for Commerce, Reviews

“I got my closest friends a custom-made poster of their favorite albums from this Etsy store last Christmas, and it was a hit. Each poster features the cover of your selected album, a row of colors matching the album’s artwork, and a list of each track. The final result makes for a nice piece of wall art that can easily be framed.” — XP

“Anker’s MagGo Power Bank (10K) has been my go-to iPhone battery pack since its launch in early 2024. Featuring support for the latest Qi2 wireless charging standard and ample battery capacity, the accessory treated my iPhone 15 Pro Max to quick and easy power-ups on the move. Its built-in viewing stand, fast USB-C port, and color display were also handy for monitoring the charging process.” — SV

“This drinking glass set will help your recipient ditch plastic one drink at a time. They’ll have everything they need for worry-free sips and a move toward a more sustainable lifestyle. This includes four can-shaped glass cups with a 16-ounce capacity, four lids made from 100% bamboo, and four reusable glass straws. It also comes with a pair of brushes so they can make sure the straws stay squeaky clean between uses.” — Best Products Staff

“For whoever loves to spend time in the bathtub, this pillow makes it easy to find comfortable positions and up the experience.” — Pavlína Černá, Senior Features Editor

“This Christmas gift can help break a kid’s screen addiction by giving them a huge collection of Clixo’s beloved multisensory toys to fiddle around with. The magnetic, flexible shapes can be turned into any 2D and 3D shape a child can imagine, whether they want to build a dog, a hat, or a plane. The kit also fosters open-ended play and helps kids develop creative confidence and innovation skills, so it’s a Christmas gift parents can appreciate, too!” — Best Products Staff