Nate
Christmas is right around the corner, and while getting presents is a fun part of the holiday, it can be stressful deciding what to get someone. Sometimes something practical is way more thoughtful than a big extravagant gift.
If you’re struggling to decide on what to get someone, maybe consider one of the gifts people shared in this AskReddit thread.
What is the most underrated Christmas gift?
1.
One time at work, we were doing this white elephant thing (I don’t remember the exact rules, but essentially, everybody brings a gift and everybody leaves with a different gift). The plan was to buy goofy, funny things, like the non-risque stuff you see at Spencer’s or something. When I opened mine, it was a 124 pack of toilet paper. Everybody laughed and thought it was funny, but I’ve never even come close to receiving a gift as amazing as that, I have no idea why nobody tried to take it from me unless they somehow knew I’d physically fight them over it.
– Ok_Ad_9188
2.
My grandmother paid my gas bill one Christmas. I thought that was a nice present.
– misa9890
3.
Premium subscription to something the person already uses the free version of.
They’re guaranteed to use it, and it’s already something they’ve decided that they weren’t going to splurge on themselves for. So as a gift, it’s both a necessity and a luxury.
I did this for my wife last year and she still talks about what a great gift it was.
– Iron_Rod_Stewart
4.
Every year my grandma would get everyone toilet paper, deodorant, toothpaste, Q-tips….didn’t realize how great it was until she was gone
Edit: grandma didn’t have a lot of money so she would shop at krogers and however much she saved, she would use towards Christmas toiletries
– orgasms4ever
5.
Grandma told us every year, “Just get me something I can smoke, drink, or eat.”
– orbroy2point0
6.
One year when I was pretty broke someone gave me a nice tote filled with non-perishables. I suddenly had a nice stockpile of stuff like soup, crackers, and cookies and on top of that had a tote to store stuff in when I emptied it!
It was way more useful to me than a soap set or something else like that that they could have potentially given me.
– Likeomgitscrystal
7.
As a kid, I used to pity my uncles for getting socks for Christmas. As an adult, I look forward to it and its almost always one of my most appreciated gifts.
– xenophon8
8.
My mom always gives me a “care package” that includes: Toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent and trash bags from Costco. I look forward to that shit every year. I don’t have to worry about buying that stuff for a couple of months.
– butidonthave2
9.
This. If I don’t need to pay for certain necessities for a week or two, I’d be so thankful. I’d happily take a bulk order of toilet paper and paper towels.
– madebygi
10.
New bedding. That shit is so expensive.
– Symnestra
11.
Wiper blades. Stop pretending they’re “fine”, you can’t fucking see!
– BlackLetterLies
12.
Nice comfy pajamas, never buy them for me. Usually, Pooh bear it to bed
– JoyIsADaisy
13.
Extra phone chargers and wire organizers. I’ll be damn glad I have an extra charger if mine goes missing/breaks. It’s something I’d probably not think about until it happens, and then I’m scrambling to find a charger before my phone dies.
Wire/cord organizers are just great year-round.
– Oxbridgecomma
14.
Restaurant gift cards, especially for local, non-chain restaurants. You give them a reason to go eat out with their SO, it’s thoughtful and usually will bring them a lot of joy.
– golf_boi_MD
15.
Nice sheets or towels. Everybody enjoys them but no one i know can ever justify spending good money on sheets or towels. I have gifted a bunch and are always well received.
– erickadue32
16.
The gift of being left alone in peace and not having to think about buying random shit for everyone who also already has too much stuff just because it’s Christmas.
I don’t want another set of towels; I don’t want more candles; not another vase or blanket or another hat– I don’t even know where the last one went. Can we just not worry about the gifts and enjoy the time together?
– panini_z
17.
Any type of gift card, people say they’re lazy and aren’t meaningful enough, I disagree, it’s better to be able to pick out your own gift instead of getting something you hate or you’ll never end up using
– LittlePumpkin_121
18.
A blanket. I don’t care how many fucking blankets I have, I’ll always appreciate another one.
– floppleshmirken
19.
A one-time Mobile Detail or Landscaping Service.
Got one of each once. Life-changing. Such a small but positive thing to motivate you to keep things that may have gotten out of hand clean.
– JohnSpartanBurger
20.
It’s not the presents, it’s the gift of knowing that when you wake up on December 26, all of the music immediately goes back to normal and Mariah Carey disappears back into her underground den for 10 short months.
– TheRynoceros
21.
A bidet, better than sliced bread
– Think_History_5682
22.
Experiences. Like when someone gives you a coupon or something and it’s good for going to the movies with them.
Judging by everyone’s response though, everybody on my Christmas list this year is getting socks. 😂
– m5m2m1
23.
Pet toys. I love when people remember my kitties.
– barbaramillicent
24.
A nice electric toothbrush
– shmootsybooo
25.
Simply being there. My family doesn’t talk to me anymore after my father’s passing a few years ago and every Christmas all I ask is for someone to say Merry Christmas to me.
– TheAntiGuru