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Christmas Gift Ideas
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As Christmas is getting closer, I thought I’d start a thread to share some gift ideas. I’ve had a few in mind and wanted to post them here — feel free to add your own suggestions too! Hopefully this helps anyone who’s stuck on what to buy this year.
🎮 Tech & Gadgets (reasonably budget-priced options)
• Nintendo Switch – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7129874
• JBL Speaker – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4637754
• Samsung A17 – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7716452
• Asus Laptop – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7637696
• Sony Headphones – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1993312
🎮 Games & Gaming Gifts
• JBL Speaker – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4637754
• Samsung A17 – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7716452
• Asus Laptop – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7637696
• Sony Headphones – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1993312
• EA FC 26 (PS5) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706929
• EA FC 26 (Xbox Series X) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706967
• EA FC 26 (PS4) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706943
• EA FC 26 (Xbox One) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706936
• EA FC 26 (Nintendo Switch) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706950
• PlayStation Gift Card – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1359042
• GTA 5 – still a great pick if they haven’t played it yet
• GTA 6 is scheduled for release on 19 November 2026, so GTA 5 remains a solid gift
• Assassin's Creed Shadows
• Hogwarts Legacy
• The Outer Worlds 2
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
• Ghost of Yōtei
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
• Super Mario Party Jamboree
🍫 Sweets & Chocolates
• EA FC 26 (Xbox Series X) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706967
• EA FC 26 (PS4) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706943
• EA FC 26 (Xbox One) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706936
• EA FC 26 (Nintendo Switch) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7706950
• PlayStation Gift Card – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1359042
• GTA 5 – still a great pick if they haven’t played it yet
• GTA 6 is scheduled for release on 19 November 2026, so GTA 5 remains a solid gift
• Assassin's Creed Shadows
• Hogwarts Legacy
• The Outer Worlds 2
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
• Ghost of Yōtei
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
• Super Mario Party Jamboree
⚠️ Allergy reminder: Selection boxes may contain nuts, dairy, gluten or traces of allergens. Always check ingredients if you’re unsure.
• Cadbury Roses 700g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/cadbury-roses-chocolate-tin-700g/9003873
• Haribo Selection Box 182g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/food-to-order-2/haribo-selection-box-182g/9003936
• Aero Festive Selection Box 360g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/aero-festive-chocolate-selection-box-360g/9298564
• Cadbury Heroes 550g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/cadbury-heroes-chocolate-tub-550-g/9003840
• Quality Street 550g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/quality-street-chocolate-tub-550g/9307155
• Celebrations 500g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/celebrations-milk-chocolate-tub-500g/9293028
🎁 Extra Gift Ideas (affordable, practical & trusted stores)
• Cadbury Roses 700g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/cadbury-roses-chocolate-tin-700g/9003873
• Haribo Selection Box 182g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/food-to-order-2/haribo-selection-box-182g/9003936
• Aero Festive Selection Box 360g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/aero-festive-chocolate-selection-box-360g/9298564
• Cadbury Heroes 550g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/cadbury-heroes-chocolate-tub-550-g/9003840
• Quality Street 550g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/quality-street-chocolate-tub-550g/9307155
• Celebrations 500g – https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/boxes-of-chocolates/celebrations-milk-chocolate-tub-500g/9293028
• JLab GO Air Pop True Wireless Earbuds – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1188567
• Anker Nano Power Bank – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1279330
• Classic Backpack – Black – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111111
• Smash Stainless Steel Travel Coffee Cup – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111112
• Cranium Classic Board Game – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111113
• Exploding Kittens Board Game – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111114
• PlayStation Gift Card – https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/gaming/gift-cards/playstation-store-gift-card/p/1111115
• Belkin Power Bank – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111116
Why these work:
• Earbuds and headphones – practical for music, gaming, videos, commuting
• Power banks – handy for phones and tablets, perfect for everyday use or travel
• Backpacks & travel mugs – useful and versatile, great for daily life
• Board games – social gifts that encourage fun with friends or family
• Gift cards – flexible, easy to use, and appreciated by almost anyone
• Anker Nano Power Bank – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1279330
• Classic Backpack – Black – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111111
• Smash Stainless Steel Travel Coffee Cup – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111112
• Cranium Classic Board Game – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111113
• Exploding Kittens Board Game – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111114
• PlayStation Gift Card – https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/gaming/gift-cards/playstation-store-gift-card/p/1111115
• Belkin Power Bank – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1111116
Why these work:
• Earbuds and headphones – practical for music, gaming, videos, commuting
• Power banks – handy for phones and tablets, perfect for everyday use or travel
• Backpacks & travel mugs – useful and versatile, great for daily life
• Board games – social gifts that encourage fun with friends or family
• Gift cards – flexible, easy to use, and appreciated by almost anyone
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Comments
If you’re buying for any kids and don’t know what’s “in” at the moment, think about puzzles. I’m getting my 10 year old niece a Rubik’s cube. Makeup is good for a lot of teenage girls, and chocolate is good for anybody.
If the person is an adult and you know for sure they drink alcohol, a nice bottle also usually goes down well.
Just to add if anyone is crafty I think homemade gifts can be super thoughtful and affordable! I made my friend a mini scrapbook one year of a bunch of memories we had together that went down a real treat. If I could knit or crochet I'd also have a go at making those kind of gifts too
I was also going to jump on to this and also say that if anyone is also crafty or feeling arty, handmade gifts can add a very nice touch to gift giving this year. Also anything that is hand made is also made from the heart and knitting and crochet is a very sustainable way of making clothes.