What the heck 2025?!? We were all so excited to meet you! People around the world declared that 2025 was going to go down in history as the BEST YEAR EVER.
Well, to put it bluntly, you let us down big time.
You do have one last shot at redemption, however, by giving us exactly what we want for the holidays – a unique christmas gift! Here’s what’s on our list (in no particular order):
- World peace
- Social justice
- Eradication of global hunger
- The repair of the environment
- Congenial, honest politicians
Unique Christmas Gift Ideas For Anyone On Your List
While that’s in the works, here are some pretty cool Christmas gifts we handpicked that will make anyone’s days merry and bright. Let’s round out the year with some good cheer.
Unique Christmas Gifts for Her
Bathtub Caddy
A good long soak in the tub is one of life’s greatest pleasures and a charming, rustic caddy tray takes it to a whole other level. Its a practical spot for stashing books, magazines, exfoliators, or a glass of wine.
Bubbly bliss can easily be broken by having to get out of the tub to change the song on your phone, pour another glass of wine, or try to figure out how to prop your book up so you can read it without having to expose your body to the cold air.
An adjustable-width bath caddy is the answer to all soapy prayers – keeping all items free from foam and soggy edges. It is both functional and fashionable!
Add a couple of fluffy towels, bath bombs, and maybe a book or two. Or, skip the books and include a bottle of wine and a unique wine goblet – don’t worry, the caddy has a wine glass holder. It must have been designed by a woman!
Get it from Wayfair or Get it from BarrelandBirdCo
Stand Mixer
If they a Food Network fan, chances are they watched with jealousy as Ina and Giada make an effortless souffle or whip up a quick batch of macarons using their trusty KitchenAid.
While they may not have a whole staff to measure and prep their ingredients, they’ll still be baking like a pro with this master mixer!
A reliable brand like KitchenAid will mean they can look forward to fuss-free baking for years to come. And when you live in the same household or visit often… a treat for you both, really!
Fancy Candle and Bronze Candle Holder
Despite the jokes about candle regifting, I’ll let you in on a secret: women actually do like to get candles.
Ok, maybe I’m speaking more for myself. But I honestly don’t know any woman who doesn’t love a posh scented candle, and Diptyque candles are among the best. Pair one of their luscious botanical scents with this one-of-a-kind bronze holder, and you’ve got a fantastic 19th wedding anniversary gift!
Cheese Board
This brilliant agate platter was made for cheese and charcuterie board glamour shots. And when you’re not impressing dinner guests with your style, it can serve as a showstopping adornment on your wall.
Leather Flats
Big events are fun, fabulous… and exhausting. When the heels start to pinch and the dance floor is calling, Tieks are the stylish solution you’ll be glad you packed. These foldable flats come in a huge range of colors and are slim enough to tuck into even the tiniest purse or clutch.
Whether it’s a night out, a work event, or just a backup plan for a long day, they’re a gift that’s as practical as it is pretty. With so many colors to choose from, you can go with a classic neutral or pick a shade that matches their personal style perfectly.
Box of Chocolates
You would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t love a box of chocolates, especially when they deliver a funny message! If you’re looking for a gift that is guaranteed to make them smile, this box of chocs from Diamond Chocolates will do the trick.
If this funny message is not really appropriate, you can always get a simple box of their favorite chocolates. Indulging in some chocolate therapy is sure to give them a lot of joy. Go for high quality and something unique and unusual – there are plenty of organic and artesian options to choose from.
Get a funny one from WhatCandySays
Unique Xmas Gifts for Him
Artisan Cheese Making Kit
If anything good has come of this whole quarantine situation, it’s the fun at-home projects and new skills that come along with them. Making cheese is a great way to pass the time and create something that everyone will love. This kit will get you started with everything you need to create delicious fresh, gourmet cheeses such as Mozzarella, Chevre, Queso Fresco, Mascarpone and Ricotta.
Veg Growing Kit
Purple carrots, multi-colored swiss chard, red brussels sprouts – these are just a few of the fun vegetables included in the kit. Help him cultivate that green thumb!
Spinning Spirits Set
All handmade, this set is one-of-a-kind, literally. As beautiful as it is functional, the set’s four hand-blown glasses and decanter are designed to spin, aerating your spirit of choice for optimal flavor. Personalized! Local artisans collaborate to create this aerating glassware and reclaimed barn wood stand
Funny Boxer Briefs
This gift is so silly that it is sure to make him laugh when he opens it. What man doesn’t want your beautiful face plastered all over his underwear?
Comfy boxers are always a great idea but you know what’s even better? Personalized ones. Let him know he’s yours with these fun boxer shorts.
These personalized boxers will feature your face along with hearts all over them, so he’s sure to remember who he loves the most. The boxers themselves are super soft and breathable, which is sure to keep him comfy all day long. Your face on them is just a bonus!
Wine Club Membership
Wine lover in your life? A wine club membership is just the thing to show them you know the way to their heart. With wine shipping monthly, this is a gift that keeps giving.
W
Get it from California Wine Club
Date Night Box
Been together for a while and out of creative date night ideas? Can’t hit the town for date night due to a pandemic?
After a little while together, coming up with creative date night ideas can get challenging. And isn’t it oh-so-tempting to just proclaim ‘Netflix and Chill’ to be your go-to date night?
Well, the folks at Crated with Love have an even better solution to the ‘date night conundrum’ – their Date Night Box!
Crated With Love company is owned and operated by a married couple that wanted to get couples talking and interacting in an easy and fun way. Their Date Night Box does just that, offering up themed date night adventures that you can do at home with no pre-planning required.
Their boxes offer up themed date night adventures that you can do at home with no pre-planning required. Zombie Apocalypse, Escape from the Howling Hotel, Retro Game Show, Disrupting Unicorns….. these are just a few of the amazing themes the folks at Crated with Love have conjured up for your date night fun!
I highly recommend signing up for the monthly box subscription (ummm, hello, neither of you will ever have to worry about planning date night again!), but you can also test the waters by gifting him a one-off box. Importantly, you can cancel at any time if you sign up for the monthly subscription.
Custom Watch Box
This custom watch box is suited to the timelessly stylish man who keeps an array of watches on his dresser.
He’ll love receiving a gift that’s equal parts luxurious and practical. Made of leather, it’s not just a box for storing his favorite timekeeping accessories, it’s a statement piece. Make it even more personal by getting this engraved.
Unique Christmas Gifts For Anyone
Word Search Blanket
This fantastic blanket is cozy and entertaining. Customizable for mom, dad, grandparents, family, friends, naps, and a whole lot more.
Robot Vacuum
The first time I saw this little gadget in person I thought, “YES! I need one of those!”
Housework is so much more enjoyable when a cool gadget can lend a hand. Your favorite fellow can program a robot vacuum to take care of dusty corners and dirty carpet while he sits back with a beverage of choice and supervises — now that’s a good way to take the load off!
For those of us who’d rather leave the vacuuming to robots (which is pretty much everyone, right?), we present this amazing robot that is ideal for pet hair, carpet and hard floors! This nifty robot vacuum takes care of business, for real. It’ll even personalize your cleaning schedule for you.
Reasons I Love You with Hershey Kisses
Want to impress the heck out of them, without blowing the bank? Here’s an idea taken straight from our own book of love:
Take Hershey’s kiss chocolates, get little plain white stickers/paper and write reasons you love him on the stickers then attach them to the bottom of each candy. Put them in a pretty jar or a Christmas box with a note instructing him to open one a day for the next 50 days.
I did this for Andrew when we first started dating. He then kept those stickers and turned them into a card which he gave me on our wedding day. Super romantic!
Or, if you are not the DIY kind of person, simply get a DIY kit from Amazon (see link below)
Handmade Irish Bog Oak Razor
Staying on the grooming train with our gift suggestions, this handmade razor is a wonderful way to show your love AND help to save the planet.
You can order extra double-edged blades and he will never have to buy a plastic shaver or replacement heads again. Made from Irish Bog oak, this aesthetically-pleasing razor is sure to give a smooth shave.
Landscape Growframe
Treat your houseplants like the works of art they are with this all-in-one planter box/frame. IT even features integrated, adjustable LED lights to help your garden grow.
Sanitizing Phone Charger
I think we’ve all heard that our smartphones are by far the dirtiest things we touch every day, so when we found this charger that sanitizes your phone using UV-C technology, we were sold.
Custom Playing Cards
Another way to convey all things you love about them is with this deck of custom-made playing cards. Choose to write on the cards in your own handwriting or have them printed off. Either way, they are sure to be touched by the thought and time you put into this special gift.
Aerating Wine Glasses
Leave your decanter on the shelf. These wine glasses feature a fountain design that aerates your wine as you pour. For those who prefer spirits, stick an ice cube or two into the integrated well, and chill your whisky (or whatever wets your whistle) without watering it down!
Cold Brew Coffee Maker
This one’s for anyone who’s ever craved a cold, nitro-brewed coffee first thing in the morning, but had zero desire to leave the house for said craving.
Now you can sit back and enjoy your cold brew in your jammies! Plus, your bank account will be happy. Win/Win.
Personalized Modern Heart Snapshot Art
The independent artists at Minted make it easy to turn your favorite memories into a one-of-a-kind piece of art — the kind that just might become a family heirloom. Just send in photos from family gatherings, bucket-list adventures, or everyday moments that matter, and they’ll handle the rest.
You can include up to thirty photos, and the clean, timeless design fits beautifully in any space. Best of all, it comes framed and ready to hang — and yes, there may be a few happy tears.
Custom Sky Map Print
Was it fate, you and them happening to meet when you did?
Were the planets aligned to bring you two together? Show them how much this day meant to you with a personalized solar system map. Relying on NASA gathered data, a gorgeous illustration of the planets and their alignment on a date of your choosing can be printed on high-quality paper and framed to make a stellar gift.
This custom-made print can be a sweet tribute to the time and place you met each other, got married – or any other time and place that is significant!
Every time they look at this personalized sky map, they will be transported back to the first night you met. Or whichever significant moment you choose to capture in the stars.
We love that this company uses professional astronomy software to ensure accuracy when it comes to your personalized star map. They also offer numerous size and framing options, so you can be sure to find one that fits your budget and her decor sense.
Get it from Dots And Prints Designs
Cozy Cabin Personalized Blanket
Admittedly this is a slightly self-serving gift as you’ll also get lots of snuggles under this cabin blanket. Made from the coziest fabric and personalized with their name, this is a great gift for someone who has everything.
Get it from Kaya Gifts Boutique
Monogrammed Hydroflask Water Bottle
Sometimes practical gifts end up as favorites. With the current state of the planet, everyone is trying to do their part. That includes reducing the number of single-use plastics and paper cups. A reusable stainless water bottle is essential. Not only can they reduce their carbon footprint, but you may also save them some money if they takes their stylish bottle to go.
Hydroflask bottles are all the rage these days. Crafted with the rugged durability Hydro Flask is known for, this bottle keeps his drinks icy cold or steaming hot, no matter where their adventures take them.
Get it from Thin Red Line Goods
Custom Crochet Couple Dolls
We’re completely smitten with these handmade couple portrait dolls. Each one is a tiny, crochet version of you and your partner (or any duo you choose), crafted with love and incredible attention to detail. From hairstyle to outfit to skin tone, everything is made to match the photo you send — and yes, you can even request fun extras like glasses or a dad bod.
You Are My Superhero in a Bottle
We love how such a tiny bottle can pack such a powerful message. This handmade figurine-in-a-bottle is a sweet and playful way to say, “I see you, I admire you, I love you.” Each one comes with a mini superhero figurine sealed inside a glass bottle with a cork top and custom label. You can personalize it further with a message or even a tiny photo, making it totally one-of-a-kind.
Black Bounce DIY Box Gift Set
What caught our eye with this gift box is how unexpectedly fun it is—seriously, it pops. Literally. It includes six mini bounce boxes that spring to life when opened, a large drawer box for a hidden surprise, and a full set of DIY tools like stickers, watercolor pens, and a gift bag. Perfect for anyone who loves a dramatic reveal—great for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, or even handing over some sneaky cash.
Farewell 2025
At least you’ll give us all something to make small talk about at parties for the next 20 years or so. Our children can tell their children about living through the perils of a life-threatening pandemic. So there’s that.
In spite of the isolation and fear this year has brought, we’ve managed to stick together and care for one another. It’s taught us not to take each other for granted and to cultivate the goodwill we all possess deep down.
Part of the joy of caring for others is giving. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching someone’s face light up when they open your gift. Don’t underestimate the thrill of being the Christmas-morning hero.
See? We can find the bright side of things when times are dark. That’s one of the reasons that humans all around the world deserve a great holiday season.
You’ve got our list. Now get to it.
Leave a Reply