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Chocolate advent calendar
The classic. Buy before 1 December — popular ones sell out.
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Christmas gift ideas for teenagers
Ideas for 13 to 17-year-olds, from tech and room upgrades to creative kit. See our guide to buying for teens for tips on getting it right.
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Christmas jumper
A festive knit for parties and Christmas Jumper Day. Check the size guide.
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Gaming headset
A headset with a microphone for team games. Check it works with their console or PC.
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Instant camera
Prints a photo seconds after you take it — perfect for parties. Remember to buy film too.
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Noise-cancelling headphones
Over-ear headphones that block out background noise — a big present for frequent travellers.
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Rechargeable hand warmer
A pocket warmer that charges over USB — many also work as a small power bank.
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the traitors board game
The Traitors Official Board Game Based on the BBC Series
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Watercolour paint set
Paints, brushes and a pad of watercolour paper — a lovely way to start a new hobby.
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Air-dry clay kit
Clay that hardens without firing, plus tools — for trinket dishes and little models.
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Alcohol marker set
Blendable markers for illustration and comics. Use with marker paper — they bleed through ordinary paper.
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Bamboo cutlery travel set
A reusable fork, knife, spoon and straw in a pouch.
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Bath and body gift set
A set of bath and body treats — check ingredients if they have sensitive skin.
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Bath bombs
Fizzing bath bombs in festive shapes — a fun stocking filler.
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Battery fairy lights in a jar
A jar or bottle of tiny warm lights makes a lovely bedside or shelf light. Choose a version with a timer to save batteries.
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Beauty advent calendar
Miniatures to try through December — check what’s inside and any allergens.
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Beginner’s telescope
A first telescope for looking at the Moon and planets. Never point it at the Sun.
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Bluetooth speaker
A portable speaker for music anywhere. Water-resistant models are handy for bathrooms and picnics.
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Bubble tea kit
Tapioca pearls, straws and tea to make bubble tea at home.
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Calligraphy set
Pens and practice sheets for learning modern calligraphy.
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Candle-making kit
Wax, wicks and scents to make candles at home. Hot wax needs care — adult supervision for younger makers.
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Christmas onesie
A festive all-in-one for lazy Christmas mornings.
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Christmas socks
Silly Christmas socks — the classic stocking filler.
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Clip-on book light
A small rechargeable light that clips onto a book — reading without keeping anyone else awake.
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Controller charging station
A dock that keeps two controllers charged and tidy. Make sure it matches their console.
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Cooperative board game
Everyone works together against the game — a good choice for mixed ages.
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Cosy beanie and bobble hat
A warm hat for winter walks — always useful, easy to wrap.
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Drawing tablet
A pen tablet for drawing on a computer. Check it works with their computer or laptop.
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E-reader
Holds a whole library and lets readers enlarge the text. Check which e-book store it works with.
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Electronics circuit kit
Snap-together circuits to build alarms, lights and radios.
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Embroidery kit
A hoop, threads and a printed pattern — a calming craft for winter evenings.
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Fluffy dressing gown
A thick, soft dressing gown for lazy mornings. Check the size guide, and whether they prefer a hooded or shawl-collar style.
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Fudge-making kit
A kit for making fudge — a fun Boxing Day project. Hot sugar is very hot: adults should do the boiling.
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Gaming chair
A supportive chair for long gaming or homework sessions. Check the size and weight limits.
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Hair scrunchie set
A set of scrunchies in different colours and fabrics — kinder to hair than elastic bands.
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Head torch
Hands-free light for winter dog walks, camping or working under the sink.
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Hoodie blanket
An oversized wearable blanket for gaming, films and homework.
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Hot chocolate gift set
Flakes, stirrers or bombs that melt into a mug of hot milk — a cosy stocking filler.
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Jewellery box
A box with compartments to keep rings, earrings and necklaces tidy.
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Karaoke microphone
A Bluetooth microphone that plays music through its own speaker.
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Knitting kit for beginners
A kit with yarn, needles and a simple pattern to make a first project.
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Leather wallet
A slim wallet with card slots. Check whether they carry notes and coins.
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LED strip lights
Colour-changing lights controlled by a remote or app.
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
An open-world LEGO adventure following Batman across Gotham City, with two-player local co-op. Out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (May 2026) and Nintendo Switch 2 (September 2026) — buy the right version for their console.
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LEGO Santa’s Holiday Sleigh Adventure (40866)
A small seasonal set with Santa, Mrs Claus, three reindeer and a sleigh full of presents — a quick Christmas Eve build that doubles as a decoration.
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Make-up bag and brush set
Brushes and a bag to keep them tidy. Choose a neutral colour if you’re unsure of their style.
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Make-your-own chocolate kit
A kit with moulds and ingredients for making chocolates at home. Younger children will need help with melting.
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Manicure set
A tidy case of nail tools — a practical present that lasts.
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Mario Tennis Fever (Nintendo Switch 2)
A Mario tennis game for Nintendo Switch 2 with adventure and tournament modes and motion-controlled swings, for one to four players. Released on 12 February 2026.
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Metal puzzle brain teasers
Twisted-metal puzzles to take apart and put back together. Great for stockings and Secret Santa.
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Phone tripod with remote
A small tripod and Bluetooth remote for steady phone photos and videos.
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Photo display string lights
Clips and string lights for displaying photos on a bedroom wall.
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Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo Switch 2)
A relaxing life-sim in which you play as a Ditto, crafting, gardening and building cosy towns with Pokémon. Released on 5 March 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 only — check they have the right console.
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Portable power bank
A pocket battery to top up a phone on the go. Check the connectors match their phone.
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Puzzle advent calendar
A jigsaw or brain teaser delivered in daily pieces.
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Quality notebook and pen
A good notebook and a smooth pen — always useful.
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Quick card game
A small card game that fits in a stocking and comes out at every family gathering.
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Reading journal
A journal for keeping track of books read, favourite quotes and what to read next.
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Record player
A turntable for starting (or restarting) a record collection. Check whether it has built-in speakers.
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Resistance band set
Bands of different strengths for home workouts — light and easy to pack.
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Retro mini games console
A small plug-in console with classic games built in — a nostalgia present that gets the family playing.
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Reusable water bottle
A stainless-steel bottle that keeps drinks cold (or hot). Check it fits their bag or cup holder.
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Scratch-off world map
A wall map where you scratch off the countries you’ve visited.
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Shower speaker
A small water-resistant speaker for music or podcasts in the bathroom.
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Sketchbook and drawing pencils
A quality sketchbook and a set of graded pencils for drawing practice.
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Skincare starter set
A gentle cleanser and moisturiser set. Choose products made for younger skin and check ingredients for allergies.
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Sock advent calendar
A pair of socks behind every door — useful all year.
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Solid shampoo bars
Shampoo in a bar — no plastic bottle and easy to pack.
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Speed cube
A smooth-turning puzzle cube — there are plenty of free tutorials for learning to solve it.
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Thames & Kosmos Digital Microscope with LCD screen
A digital microscope with a built-in screen and camera for photos and video of specimens, plus prepared slides and tools to make your own.
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The Story of Iconic Artists (500-piece jigsaw)
A 500-piece jigsaw illustrated by Andrew Rae, packed with famous artists and artworks to spot.
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Weighted blanket
A heavy blanket for snuggling under on the sofa. Pick a weight suited to the person, and note these are not suitable for young children.
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Wireless earbuds
Cable-free earbuds for music, podcasts and calls. Check they work with the person’s phone.
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Wooden mechanical model kit
A kit of laser-cut wooden parts that builds into a working model — no glue needed on many kits.
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Yoga mat and blocks
A non-slip mat with blocks or a strap. Thicker mats are comfier on the knees.
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