The 2021 holiday season is here

Whether you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gift, a special Hanukkah present, or a December birthday surprise, make it magical. Find unexpected and unique gifts from small businesses that are sure to light up their holiday.

Unique holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list:

• Shopping for Mom? Find a variety of fun and thoughtful Christmas presents for Mom she’s sure to cherish.
• Dads can be hard to shop for. No matter if he’s into fishing, fixing, sports, or fitness, these Christmas gifts for Dad will knock his socks off.
• The holidays are most exciting for little ones. Games, toys, accessories and more make for fun presents for kids.
• Stay hip with your favorite teenager by getting them the coolest holiday gift. Bluetooth speakers, tech gadgets and more make great gifts for teens.
• Sometimes it's easier to get a gift the whole family will enjoy. From outdoor pizza ovens to life-size yard games and sweet treats, find the perfect family Christmas gift.

Stocking stuffers they’ll actually use

Half the fun of holiday shopping is picking out stocking stuffers. Whether you wrap each trinket individually or just pile them in loose, stuff those stockings with these useful small gifts under $30:

• People everywhere have experienced tangled necklaces. Solve the problem with an anti-tangle necklace organizer.
• Are movie nights a big thing for your giftee? Make them more fun with these microwavable popcorn cobs.
• Never let a dead battery get in the way of reaching a loved one. This emergency phone charger its on a keychain.
• Cold brew lovers will flip for this universal cold brew maker, small enough to fit in their existing water bottle.
• Sometimes people need a little reminder to slow down. These mindfulness eggs are great for a reminder on-the-go.

White elephant vs. yankee swap gift exchange

What do you call this infamous holiday tradition? Depending on where you are in the country, you might use one name or the other for the same game. There are a variety of variations on how to execute this gift exchange, but the fundamental difference between these two monikers lies in what you’re gifting. Is your gift exchange all about funny, impractical gifts? Then you’ve likely been playing white elephant all along. If your gift exchange is more about universal, practical gift-giving—that’s a yankee swap. However you choose to play, coming up with the perfect gift can be tricky. Browse these gift exchange gift ideas for more inspiration.