Everyone has a different holiday gifting strategy. While some people prefer to take the road less traveled with very unique gifts they’ve never seen before, there’s also something to be said for gifting hot-tickets items, perennial favorites and classic gifts that everyone is sure to love. To help you shop this year’s biggest trends (like wellness gifts, delicate jewelry, athleisure, squishy toys and work-from-home essentials) and gift with confidence, we’ve put together a list of the most popular Christmas gifts of 2021 that Good Housekeeping readers and Amazon shoppers are stocking up on.
Keep in mind that even this year’s most popular gifts will sell out quickly and may take longer to reach you because of supply chain issues and international shipping delays — shop early to make sure you get everything by Christmas.
Help them keep their nightstand or desk organized with this popular charging stand and cable management system. It holds an iPhone, a pair of AirPods and an Apple Watch (or a normal watch, if they don’t need to charge a third product!) and comes in white, black, indigo and metallic finishes. Keep in mind they’ll still need cables to run through for each product.
If she’s all about astrology, she’ll love this personalized gold and cubic zirconia constellation necklace. When ordering, just enter her zodiac sign and pick the desired length.
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Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
Keep their coffee’s temperature consistent throughout the day with the super-popular Ember mug. It comes in sleek black and white finishes and can be controlled completely from their phone.
If they don’t already own this iconic Carhartt beanie, we guarantee they’ll appreciate one. It’s warm, trendy and has over 90,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. Suited for men, women and teens and available in nearly 40 colors, there’s a knit out there for them. (This writer got one as a gift for Christmas 2020, and it’s just as popular now).
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Popular Personalized Present
Name Earrings
CaitlynMinimalist etsy.com
$26.50
Does she already own a nameplate necklace? Add a pair of personalized earrings to her collection. This dainty set can be customized to include her name, nickname or any other short phrase.
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100 Movies Scratch Off Poster
Enno Vatti uncommongoods.com
$15.00
Gift the movie buff in your life this scratch off poster and they can keep track as they work their way through some of the greatest movies ever made. Letterboxd is fine, but this poster doubles as a unique talking point in their dorm, apartment or home office.
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Live Bonsai Tree
Brussel’s Bonsai amazon.com
Choose from a wide variety of bonsai (flowering or non-flowering, big or small, indoor or outdoor) and gift them a potted tree that will bring them joy all year round.
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For Your Tween
Moon Lamp
Mydethun amazon.com
$28.99
This 3D moon lamp can add a warm glow (and fun talking point) to any bedroom. Charge the battery in full to get up to 10 hours of light, and toggle between different glow colors with an easy touch control. It’s great for teens, tweens and astronomy fans alike.
Amazon’s latest offering pairs up with Alexa to set timers and alarms, play music, answer questions and recap the news. It’s bigger than older versions of the Dot, so they can see the time clearly, no matter how far. It comes in white and twilight blue finishes — and has nearly 100,000 5-star reviews.
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Roku Express 4K+
Pair this Roku streaming stick with any Alexa device, and they’ll have all their streaming services at their fingertips. (Roku works faster and smarter than the streaming channels they have built into their TV.)
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Popular TikTok Gift
The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie
TeeTurtle amazon.com
$15.00
This adorable octopus plushie was all over TikTok this year —and it’s one of the most popular toys on Amazon right now. It’s available in nearly 30 color combinations and can be reversed from happy to sad (and one color to another) to reflect their mood.
Time to upgrade those blanket forts! This set for ages 3 and up comes with rods and connectors, which they can drape with their own sheets and blankets over to make cool structures. Kids can get creative and use them to build towers, castles, pyramids and more.
Give them the gift of a good night’s sleep with this touch-sensitive device (with over 3,000 5-star reviews) that teaches them how to fall asleep naturally using a metronome and light system.
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All-Access Class Subscription
Masterclass masterclass.com
$180.00
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Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager
Zyllion amazon.com
$59.95
Give them the gift of relaxation this holiday season with this portable massager that has over 28,000+ five-star ratings on Amazon. The heated massager can be used on their neck, back, legs or feet and taken just about anywhere.
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Urban Map Glass
Brian, Dave, Neil and Colin uncommongoods.com
$18.00
These rocks glasses are etched with a bird’s eye view of major cities like Boston, Chicago and Atlanta. It’s a sweet way to remind them of home or celebrate their new move.
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11-in-1 Survival Credit Card Multitool
Guardman amazon.com
$8.99
Slim enough to slide right into their wallet, this multi-purpose tool is a bottle opener, screwdriver, saw, ruler, wrench and more. It even comes stored in a faux leather sleeve to keep it nice and secure.
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Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
UncommonGoods uncommongoods.com
$40.00
If they like to keep things spicy, help them make custom hot sauces that highlight each chili’s flavor notes, instead of merely burning their mouth.
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New York Times Custom Birthday Book
Commemorate their arrival on the planet with a collection of front-page news stories from each birthday since the year he was born.
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Home Office Lap Desk
LapGear amazon.com
$34.99
Keep them comfortable as they study or work from home into a new year with this popular lap desk from LapGear. The desk comes in six colors and has over 25,000 5-star reviews.
Cassidy Olsen Cassidy Olsen is a freelance food, culture, and film writer bouncing between Dublin and New Jersey.
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