Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list
Santa's sack is open. Pick who you're shopping for.
Santa's list, checked twice
Every guide, if you'd rather read than rummage.
- GrandparentsGifts for grandparents: keepsakes, cozy gifts and time with the grandkids
- CoworkersGifts for coworkers: small, useful gifts under $25 and Secret Santa ideas
- TeensGifts for teens: gadgets, cozy things, hobbies and days out
- MomGifts for mom: cozy, personal and pampering ideas
- The dogGifts for dogs: treats, toys and cozy things, plus a few for cats
- DadGifts for dad: practical, cozy and personal ideas
- TeachersGifts for teachers: thank-you gifts, class gifts and notes from students
- In-lawsGifts for in-laws: safe, thoughtful ideas for any budget
Drawing names at work or school? Get Secret Santa ideas.
How Santa picks a good gift
Think about their everyday
The gifts that get used fit a normal day: the mug they reach for, the walk they take.
Set a budget first
Decide what to spend before you shop. A small gift chosen with care is enough.
Add a few warm words
A handwritten card makes any gift personal. Find the right words.
From Santa's mailbag
The gift questions he hears most.
How do you choose a Christmas gift for someone?
Start with their everyday: what they use, what they love doing, and what they've mentioned lately. Pick something that fits, set a budget, and add a card with a few honest words.
How much should I spend on Christmas gifts?
There's no right number. Decide on a total you're comfortable with first, then share it out across your list. Close family might get a little more, and coworkers or teachers something small.
What's a good gift for someone who has everything?
Try something they can use up, like good coffee or a treat basket, time together, like a day out or tickets to a show, or something personal, like a photo book or a letter.
What are good gifts for a Secret Santa exchange?
Useful things that are easy to like: a cozy mug with cocoa, a nice notebook, a small plant or a gift card. Stay within the agreed limit and keep it kind.
What's a good last-minute Christmas gift?
A gift card to a place they love, a framed photo, homemade cookies, or a planned day together written on a card. Thoughtful works at any hour.
Still stuck? Ask Santa
Tell him who it's for, what they love and what you'd like to spend. He'll suggest a few.