Best Christmas Gifts for 2024: Part 1

Christmas is a time of giving and receiving gifts.  If you’re not the best at choosing gifts for the special people in your life, I found an article detailing the “best” gifts for this year.  Most of these gifts are pricey and some are just odd—a heated eye massager?? REALLY??? Who needs that??

lululemon Go Getter Bag 2.0

“Give your exercise-obsessed giftee this versatile gym bag from lululemon for Christmas this year. It has designated space for sweaty workout clothes, their water bottle, and all other essentials they need at the gym. But it’s also great for travel, too, thanks to its water-repellent fabric and padded handles for comfy carrying. It also has an interior padded pocket for a 16-inch laptop and a quick-access pocket for their phone. It will become an instant mainstay in their accessories collection.” — Best Products Staff

Renpho Eye Massager with Heat

“Give your recipient’s eyes a break with this heated eye massager. It features internal heating pads, built-in speakers to listen to Bluetooth music, adjustable compression, and five different massage modes to help your recipient’s eyes relax. Thanks to its foldable and portable design, they can take it wherever they go. It’s so relaxing, they might even use it to get some much needed shut-eye. Bonus: It helps ease dark circles, too!” — Best Products Staff

Skylight Calendar Max

“The Skylight 27-inch is a home digital calendar that makes life easier. you can load your family’s Outlooks, Gcal, iCal, and more into the system so that everyone knows each other’s schedule. You can import them one by one as well. We use it so that the kids know when we’re going to be out, and we know when they have after-school activities.” — CB

Golfguru Golf Practice Net

“If your dad (or any other golfer in your life) can’t always hit the links, this is the best Christmas gift to bring the links to him. This golf training kit comes with a tri-turf golf hitting mat, 10 golf balls, seven golf tees, two golf rubber tees, and a hitting net that features one large target and three chipping target pockets so he can practice all his shots and swings from the comfort of his home. And since it can be set up in less than 5 minutes, your favorite golfer can spend more time practicing their swing than dealing with gear.” — Best Products Staff

Carhartt Deluxe Insulated Lunch Bag

“Lunch boxes may seem too practical, but this option from Carhartt is definitely gift-worthy — especially for the teachers on your list. It features two insulated compartments for extra storage, a zippered pocket ideal for utensils, and two carrying options — a top handle and shoulder strap. It’s also made of durable water-repellent fabric, so your recipient can take it on rainy days and know their food will be safe. Choose from five colors to make the gift feel more personalized for your recipient.” — Best Products Staff

Netany Drinking Glasses Set

“This drinking glass set will help your recipient ditch plastic one drink at a time. They’ll have everything they need for worry-free sips and a move toward a more sustainable lifestyle. This includes four can-shaped glass cups with a 16-ounce capacity, four lids made from 100% bamboo, and four reusable glass straws. It also comes with a pair of brushes so they can make sure the straws stay squeaky clean between uses.” — Best Products Staff

Intoval 3-in-1 Wireless Charger

“If your loved one is an Apple user, they will love this Christmas gift. It will not only give them a designated space to store all their devices but also offers wireless charging. Its sleek design can hold an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, so all their devices can charge at one time without a mess of cords. We’re confident that this useful gift will have a permanent spot on their desk or nightstand.” — Best Products Staff

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

“Keeping tea, coffee, and hot cocoa warm has never been easier than with Ember’s genius smart mug. It can be controlled with a smartphone and has a long-lasting battery. It maintains their preferred sipping temperature (up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit), so they don’t have to run to the microwave occasionally to heat up lukewarm java. It’s convenient, clever, and something your recipients probably wouldn’t buy themselves — all the ingredients for one of the best Christmas gifts.” — Best Products Staff

Lost Boy Entertainment ‘Words Are Hard‘ Card Game

“This game is fast-paced and competitive but still accessible. Because the premise is based on the pictures on the cards, basically anyone of any age can play. I’ve played this before over drinks with some friends and at a birthday party with my young family members; both times were equally fun. It’s also easy to play with larger groups because you rotate between turns so quickly that nobody is ever left waiting for long. The game is nearly impossible to play without getting a little too competitive.” — Tom Price, Associate Editor, Reviews

Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller

“The Razer Kishi Ultra mobile gaming controller is the new gold standard for design, ergonomics, and performance in its product category and rightfully one of my favorite gadgets of 2024. Its full-size grips, onboard switches with best-in-class performance and tactility, and customizable RGB lighting can transform any phone — with or without a case — into a portable gaming console.” — Stefan Vazharov, Senior Technology Editor, Reviews

Gurgle Pot Beverage Pourer

“As the name implies, this pitcher will create a gurgling sound after each pour when placed upright, and it’s always a delight whenever we have friends or family over for dinner. The pitcher’s open-mouthed fish design is certainly unique, but it’s so charming and great for anyone who wants a statement piece for their kitchen or dining area. It comes in different color options, too.” — Xavier Piedra, Senior Editor, Reviews

Dupray Bloom Air Purifier for Large Rooms with Planter

“Adding another clunky appliance into a small apartment is a bummer, but feels necessary after a year of constant construction pollution, wildfire smoke, and intense allergies. This Dupray air purifier is much less of an eyesore than the traditional boxy design. You can use it as an accent table or a planter and simultaneously have it purifying over 1500 square feet with its HEPA-13 filter. Dupray gives you a choice of finishes for the tabletop and the color of the mesh around the base, too!” — Bridget Clegg, Senior Digital Art Director

Bearaby Hand-Knit Weighted Blanket for Adults

“I am someone who relies on a lot of assistance to get a good night’s rest. A weighted blanket is critical for me, and my favorite blanket is by Bearaby. It’s a woven style with a soft cover and a deeply weighted feel. It’s also machine washable, which, as a hot sleeper, makes things feel cleaner overall.” — Cat Bowen, Senior Editor for Commerce, Reviews

Clixo Super Rainbow (60-Piece Pack)

“This Christmas gift can help break a kid’s screen addiction by giving them a huge collection of Clixo’s beloved multisensory toys to fiddle around with. The magnetic, flexible shapes can be turned into any 2D and 3D shape a child can imagine, whether they want to build a dog, a hat, or a plane. The kit also fosters open-ended play and helps kids develop creative confidence and innovation skills, so it’s a Christmas gift parents can appreciate, too!” — Best Products StaffApple AirTag (4-Pack

“Imagine never having to worry about where you left something ever again. Thanks to Apple AirTags, you can gift that sense of relief to all the forgetful folks on your list! These tags stick onto just about anything — from wallets to dog collars — and they work as a tracker, so your gift recipient will always know where their things are. If they can’t find their item immediately, they can activate an audio alarm to help locate it. And if they do lose something, they can report it as lost in the Find My network, which comes standard with all Apple devices.” — Best Products Staff

Anker MagGo Power Bank

“Anker’s MagGo Power Bank (10K) has been my go-to iPhone battery pack since its launch in early 2024. Featuring support for the latest Qi2 wireless charging standard and ample battery capacity, the accessory treated my iPhone 15 Pro Max to quick and easy power-ups on the move. Its built-in viewing stand, fast USB-C port, and color display were also handy for monitoring the charging process.” — SV

Badesofa Back Bath Pillow

“For whoever loves to spend time in the bathtub, this pillow makes it easy to find comfortable positions and up the experience.” — Pavlína Černá, Senior Features Editor

Rumpl Original Puffy Camping Blanket

“I love when gear intended for outdoorsy stuff does double-duty as home decor. That’s the case with Rumpl’s Original Puffy blanket, which is an excellent addition to any camping trip but also looks great unfurled on my bed or couch as a throw. The insulated puffer’s water-resistant ripstop nylon shell is super-soft, pulled up against your nose and chin, and a sewn-in clasp along the edge transforms the blanket into a cape. It’s available in more than two dozen colorful, groovy graphic prints and a few solids, and it stores in a matching stuffsack.” — Rachel Klein, Deputy Editor, Reviews

Bird Buddy Original Smart Bird Feeder with Camera

“From bird lovers to new homeowners, this smart bird feeder is a surprising gift idea that’s sure to win Christmas. It features a high-resolution AI-powered camera that captures photos, recognizes over 1,000 bird species, and works with a convenient companion app that notifies your recipient of any feathered visitors — so your loved one won’t miss any of the action when they’re not at home. It’s also lightweight, weather-resistant, and made of recyclable plastic housing.” — Best Products Staff

Cave Tools Barbecue Spatula with Bottle Opener and Serrated Edge

“This heavy-duty spatula does more than flip burgers: Its serrated edge cuts through even the fattiest piece of meat to check for doneness or create perfect-sized portions. It also has a built-in bottle opener for your griller to pop a cold one the next time they’re on duty. And when they’re done, it’s dishwasher-safe for extremely easy clean-up.” — John Gilpatrick, Senior Editor, Reviews

SOURCE: BESTPRODUCTS.COM