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The best Christmas gifts in 2024 for everyone on your holiday shopping list
I'm Yahoo's gifting expert, so take it from me: These are the ultimate Christmas gift ideas for all the men, women, kids and teens in your life.
Christmas is coming! And now that we're well into December, there's no time like the present to decide exactly what you're going to stick underneath the tree. Working with very little input from the people on your list? Not a problem because it's literally my job to identify the best gift ideas across the internet — and the Christmas gifts below are, dare I say, the best of the best.
Here, you'll find unique gifts that range in price (starting at just $10), sentiment level and niche interest. Eyeing something unexpected for your mom or dad who seemingly has it all? Forget the Jelly of the Month Club nonsense and go with a smart bird feeder or Storyworth subscription that will inspire more shared moments in the year to come. What about a Christmas gift for your, um, very particular tween or teen? Tap into the trends and get them something from Laneige or Owala (or give 'em one of each to show that you know what's up).
Grouped by the recipient for easier shopping, scroll through this curated Christmas gift guide to find the perfect present for everyone on your list — from men and women of all ages to the kids that they're raising and all the loved ones in between.
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The next time your globe-trotter hits the skies, they can plug this Bluetooth adapter into the airplane seat's audio jack to pair their AirPods (or any wireless headphones) with ease — and they can sync up their seatmate's earbuds. Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida called it a "genius gadget" in his review, writing that it "worked flawlessly, pairing easily with my AirPods Pro and remembering that connection from one session to the next."
A bunch of Lego's holiday releases are long gone (yep, including that Christmas tree), but this zero-maintenance stunner is still in stock. Their creativity will blossom as they turn 608 pieces into this realistic-looking poinsettia, complete with posable foliage and a woven basket base. It's best suited for ages 18 and up, but younger builders can give it a whirl (with some backup, of course).
At what point do we all become novice birdwatchers? I don't know (yet), but what I do know is that smart bird feeders are one of the most sought-after Christmas gifts this year. This Amazon bestseller captures photos and videos of all the action, plus it sends notifications when a new feathered friend makes a pit stop.
Our Place
Selena Gomez is a big fan of Our Place, so it's no wonder that the brand's small-but-mighty oven made this year's Google Holiday 100 (and not to mention, a spot on our list of the best air fryers!). This space-saving beauty can air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat and broil , plus it comes with four accessories — a nonstick sheet pan, air fryer basket, wire rack and crumb tray — to help you get the job done.
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Break up into teams (anywhere from 2 to twelve people) and see if you're on the same — wait for it — wavelength. One by one, teammates will give a clue (like gelato) and the rest of the team will put their heads together to decide where it falls on the spectrum (hot or cold). The closer you are, the more points you get!
Let me speak from experience: I never knew just how much a self-heating mug could revolutionize my morning coffee routine until the Ember came into my life. Just brew your drink, then set your ideal temperature (somewhere between 120-145°F) and sip for hours without catching a chill. Don't want to take my word for it? Broida said it's the best heated coffee mug and the household appliance he'd be most likely to save in a fire, which is quite the endorsement.
Make 2025 the year that they actually do the dang thing — and by that I mean check some destinations off their bucket list. With this pass, they'll get free entry for themselves and everyone else in their car at all of our national parks for a whole year from the month of purchase.
Because quality time is the best Christmas gift you can give. Instead of picking something on their behalf, let them choose from over 13,000 activities across 100+ countries in Tinggly's catalog. The world is their oyster: They can go with any experience worth the full price of the voucher, from skip-the-line tickets for the whole family at international hot spots to food tours much closer to home.
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The days are getting shorter, but his to-do list certainly isn't. This beanie will keep his head nice and toasty, all while lighting his way when he walks the dog, takes out the trash or tackles a few chores once the sun has set. Get eight hours of light on a single charge, then power it back up with a standard USB charger before heading out on another after-hours adventure.
Sometimes, a problem solver is the best gift you can give. Enter this set of gooseneck lights, which can magnetically attach to any grill — Traeger, Weber, you name it — so he can actually see what's on the grates. He can set them up instantly since they come with AAA batteries — a rare feat in the gifting world! Get a two-pack for half off — that's two for the price of one!
How's his nightstand looking these days? If it's overrun with gadgets and gizmos, then follow Broida's lead and get this "one charger to rule them all." This sleek stand made Broida's list of the best tech gadgets because it "provides bedside homes for your AirPods, iPhone and Apple Watch, all charged wirelessly and magnetically via a single, unobtrusive power cord." Nab it for just $70 — that's 30% off!