31 Gifts For People Who Make Christmas Their Entire Personality
Ain’t no shame in our Christmas game.
We all have that one friend who loves Christmas so much that their Christmas playlist is queued up on Nov. 1 with Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas blasting over the speakers. Next thing we know, they’re counting down to Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” schedule and guessing what the new Starbucks Holiday Cups will look like. So what on Earth do we get our Christmas-obsessed friends? The good news is there are lots of really cool, cozy, and downright merry gifts for everyone who makes Christmas their whole personality for the entire month of December (or longer)
Are they a National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation fan? Do they delight in all of the festive sweets and treats of the season? Shopping for gifts for people who love Christmas doesn’t have to be that difficult. If you get them anything with snowflakes, a tree, or Santa on it, they’re definitely going to love it. But to make things a bit easier for you, we rounded up some of the best gifts for Christmas lovers this year.
The Best Rolling Pin for Holiday Goodies
This Christmas tree rolling pin is perfect for anyone who loves baking cookies for Santa (or yourself ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) every year. And you don’t have to bury it in the back of your kitchen cabinets after Dec. 25 because the winter theme works for months to come.
A Sweater Kevin McCallister Would Approve Of
The line from the iconic holiday movie Home Alone will forever be a classic for any Christmas lover. Give the gift of their favorite movie and the perfect party sweater at the same time!
Super Tasty Maple Syrups
Everyone in the family will lay claim to their favorite from this gift box of Runamok’s best-selling Vermont maple syrups: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup, Sparkle Syrup, Cinnamon + Vanilla Infused Maple Syrup, and Salted Caramel Maple Syrup. Trust, though — everyone will ooh and ah over the Sparkle Syrup.
A Mini Waffle Maker Your Kids Will Go Gaga Over
Is it possible to make a holiday-themed breakfast, too? The answer is 100% yes. With this Dash holiday waffle maker, the entire family can enjoy a winter wonderland on their plates on Christmas morning. Pair it with Runamok’s sparkling maple syrup, and you might just edge Santa out for the title of Christmas hero.
A Sentimental Heirloom Ornament
For true Christmas lovers, reminiscing over every special ornament on the tree is all part of the fun. Each Joy to the World Collectible piece is handcrafted by European Artisans, and you’ll have no problem picking a piece from one of their many collections. This one was chosen to honor one of our editors’ beloved senior dog, Jaws.
And a Fun Interactive Ornament, Too
If your Christmas lover is a Star Wars fan, this will be the ornament they want to keep and pass onto their kids one day. Just wait ‘til you see their face once they realize it lights up and makes R2-D2 noises!
An Organizer for All of Their Ornaments
If you know someone who’s Christmas-obsessed, odds are that person has a ~ton~ of ornaments. Help them get a little more organized with this ornament storage bag from West Elm.
Festive Dinnerware for Their Holiday Meals
No dining room table is complete for a delicious holiday dinner without the right dinnerware. This Christmas Day-themed set comes with varying sizes of bowls and plates — enough for eight people.
A Mug Set That’ll Make Their Heart Grow Three Sizes
Hot cocoa in a holiday mug just tastes so much better. This four-piece Grinchmas set is sweet enough to make anyone feel like Cindy-Lou Who, so grab some chocolate syrup and marshmallows and have a hot cup with your giftee.
Plucky Pink & Red Pillow Covers
Need an excuse to buy more throw pillows for your couch? These Christmas throw pillows feature a super cute pink and red aesthetic that is just to die for. Each pillow cover is 18 x 18 inches and machine washable.
The Only Mug That National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Fans Want
There’s no better mug to sip egg nog from than the iconic moose mug seen in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Any fan of the classic film would be stoked to get it as a stocking stuffer!
The “Fancy” Chocolates
You know it’s the holidays when someone breaks out the good chocolates, and by good chocolates, we clearly mean classic Ferrero Rochers.
A Cheeky Santa Sign
When shopping for someone who lives for the season, you can never go wrong with fun holiday decorations. This “Santa Parking Only” sign can be placed by the front door, back door, or entryway to add some holiday cheer to a house that 100% believes Santa will be visiting on Dec. 24.
The Cutest Christmas Earrings
Your giftee should prepare to get tons of compliments when wearing these beauties around. These earrings look exactly like the premade bows you pop on top of a present, perfect for the holiday season.
A T-Shirt That’s Both Nice & A Little Naughty
Holiday drinks are something that can always help make the holidays a little more fun (and are another thing that we can flavor with peppermint). This graphic tee sends the message loud and clear and can be worn at the Christmas Eve party or with the family on Christmas morning.
Very Merry PJs
Just because your kiddos refused to wear matching pajamas with you for family photos doesn’t mean you can’t go all out on your own! This gingerbread-men-and-candy-cane pajama set will make you feel jollier just by putting them on.
A Cardigan to Complement Her Themed T-Shirts
Not all Christmas sweaters have to be ugly. This stylish design brings to mind candy canes for holiday flair that’s not too on the nose.
Cozy Leggings
Everyone loves leggings, and the Christmas-loving mom is no different. So surprising her with these comfy Christmas pants (yes, leggings are pants!) will bring her joy and comfort as she dances to “Jingle Bells” in her kitchen while decorating cookies.
A Festive Ensemb for Her Pup
Let the fur babies get in on the Christmas cheer with their own ugly Christmas sweaters. Sizes for this silly reindeer sweater range from XS to XXL.
A Christmas Lights Phone Charging Cable
It’s possible to incorporate Christmas in everything in your life if you really try. Did you ever think that would include your phone charger, too? Your Christmas-obsessed giftee will be so proud to show off this clever cable. They’ll love more holiday lights in the house, too.
The Tin of Christmas Cookies She’s Been Looking Forward To
Oh, how joyful these Danish butter cookies make a Christmas-loving gal feel! It’s impossible not to perk up as soon as you see a hint of the iconic tin. Just a warning, though: Once you start, it’s hard to stop.
The Ideal Holiday Afternoon Activity
Need more Christmas-themed activities to fill the time while we’re all at home? This adorable 500-piece jigsaw puzzle will do the trick. With gifts, wreaths, bows, snow, and nutcrackers, it’s the perfect scene for the holidays.
A Seasonal Bogg Bag
'Tis the season to switch out your Bogg Bag for this holiday one! Is there a cuter way to cart over baked goods to the cookie exchange or pack groceries during the most wonderful time of the year? It's all the durability and structure of a Bogg Bag but with so much more holiday cheer.
A Dreamy Pie Plate
Tell us this bistro-tile-style plate doesn’t beg for a big, crumbly piece of Christmas pie! The signature charme français — with a dash of 24k gold — makes any time you use it feel like a special occasion.
A Christmas Twist on One of Your Favorite Card Games
Say hello to the absolute best stocking stuffer! Your favorite card game, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, gets a holiday makeover in this festive version featuring Santa, cookies, elves, candy, and snowmen.
A Charlie Brown T-Shirt, Obviously
Everyone knows the last half of the year belongs to us Peanuts stans, and this t-shirt is the best possible choice for your wardrobe while watching your favorite Charlie Brown holiday film.
A Phone Case As Festive As Their Spirit
For those who simply must have the appropriate holiday-themed phone case, this case with a cheery red bow is the perfect stocking stuffer.
A Santa-Themed Gift Box
If they’ve never gotten an EkuBox before, they’re in for a real treat — the brand puts so much love and care into every single package they send out. They’re like Santa, which makes it fitting that this particular box is Santa-themed! It features Chocolate Cha Cha cookies, a boutique bottle of matches, a luxurious votive candle, and a tin of peppermint cocoa with a charming vintage Santa design. In other words, all the cozy Christmas vibes.
A Hat That’s Just Plain Fun
Staying warm during the winter holidays doesn’t have to be purely functional. This embroidered “merry and bright” hat, with its precious little pom topper, just makes you smile.
Chestnuts That You Don’t Even Need an Open Fire to Roast
Words cannot express how obsessed with are with The Great Chestnut Experiment’s Roast Chestnut Gathering-in-a-Box. Once a staple food native to North America, chestnuts vanished after a blight in the 20th century, but this brand is on a mission to change that by sourcing chestnuts grown by U.S. farmers. This set contains one pound of American-grown chestnuts, a chestnut scoring tool, and 10 classic paper serving cones, as well as The Great Chestnut Experiment’s guide to the perfect roast chestnut experience. As a bonus, the box it all comes in is downright adorable.
The Coolest Set of High-Tech String Lights
“I get more comments on my Twinkly Christmas tree lights than on any other holiday decoration in my house,” says Sarah Aswell, Scary Mommy’s deputy editor of news and social. “Since they're programmable, they are so, so much fun to play with. But even if you keep them on their most basic setting and never mess around with the app, they are just delightful. I am obsessed.”
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