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Gift card - If you know someone's favorite store you can always get them a gift card. It is an easy option if you're not sure what to get.

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Funny socks - Receiving socks for Christmas can be a tad boring... so pick a pair of funky ones that fit the person's personality!

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Framed picture - Do people still frame family portraits? If not, they should! It's a wonderful way to capture a memory.

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Plants - House plants are a great inexpensive gift. They're beautiful and add a great touch to anyone's home.

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Recipe book - For that special friend who's always eating frozen food, a recipe book can be life-changing... and weight-changing.

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Cards Against Humanity - Instead of giving a simple card deck, go for these hilarious cards that will turn any evening into a fun game session!

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Christmas decoration - It may sound unusual, but everyone needs Christmas decorations, and no one will be expecting them as a gift.

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Ale - Drinking imported craft beer can make for an expensive night out, but a bottle or two of good ale is a great Christmas gift.

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Movie tickets - If the person is a movie-goer then this is a pretty awesome and inexpensive gift.

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Bathroom kit - These little kits of sample sizes are fairly popular around Christmas, and they're a great gift for anyone.

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Chocolate - What are the odds of someone not liking chocolate?

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Disposable camera - We all have mobile devices, but this is a super cool idea that adds a dash of nostalgia to the proceedings.

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Travel pillow - Stick your neck out and get them a travel pillow.

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USB flash drive - Flash drives often come in handy. Try to get one with a large amount of storage space.

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Notebook - A notebook is never a bad idea. It's inexpensive, and you can pick different designs to suit the person you want to surprise.

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Cell phone case - You can find cheap personalized phone cases to please everybody's style and taste.

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Wine thermometer - This is an ideal gift option for a wine connoisseur.

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Cell phone lenses - And this is the perfect gift for anyone into photography who wants to sharpen their focus.

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Bicycle kit - An awesome gift for your cyclist friends. You'll never let them down again.  

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Key chain charger - A key fob plus charger is probably one of the most universal gift ideas out there.

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Low-cost virtual reality headset - This one is great for kids and grownups alike! You can find them online pretty cheaply. Go on, have a laugh. 

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Cactus-shaped candles - Why not? They're funny, inexpensive, and unusual. Quite unique, in fact.

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Water bottles - Reusable water bottles make excellent presents. And it helps in the fight against plastic!

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Funny mugs - There are some pretty creative mugs out there—and there's one to fit every face!

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Scarf - It's such a useful piece of clothing at this time of year!

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Books - There is no denying it: a good book is a great idea. Look out for special Christmas promotions online or at your favorite bookstore. 

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Earphones - Earphones are a must-have accessory, with plenty at low prices.

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Manicure kit - A hands-on gift idea if ever there was one.

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Board games - An awesome gift that is also a great excuse to get the family together for a fun game night!

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Pajamas - No one likes getting pajamas... unless they make you look like an animal!

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Egg warmers - Playful crocheted egg warmers can lighten up any breakfast. Choose the colors to suit the mood.

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Photobook - Preserve family memories forever by curating your best images for them.  

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Phone armband - Keep on time and in the loop with this handy armband. The ulterior motive is to get them up and running after the Christmas excess. Sneaky! 

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Reusable shopping bag - Trash the plastic and offer up a recycled reusable shopping bag. There are plenty of cool designs to choose from!

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Tile mate - This versatile, cost-effective tracker for everyday things is perfect for seeking out hidden keys, wallets, bags, and even laptops.

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Cinnamon sticks - Great for pepping up coffee, this aromatic condiment can also be used to spice up a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savory dishes, breakfast cereals, and snacks. Combine it with other spices for a gourmet gift.

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Fidget spinner - Never get bored with this little gadget. It went viral in 2017 after appearing on the internet, and is still hugely popular.

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Milk frother - Whip up the perfect cappuccino or delicious foamy milk with your own personal frother.

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Pizza scissors - Cut 'em like mama used to with a pair of pizza scissors.

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Corkscrew -

The festive season often means opening plenty of wine. Make it easy with a decent corkscrew. Cheers!

See also: Eco-friendly Christmas gift ideas.

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