In many countries, Ayaz Baba, or Father Frost, brings gifts on New Year’s Eve, while Santa arrives on Christmas. Either way, the holidays are the biggest gift-giving season of the year. This guide helps you plan early and check everyone off your list with gifts they will still be using next December.
Holiday shopping plan
- Make your list and set a budget per person.
- Buy advent calendars and big-ticket items early; they sell out first.
- Watch for deals on our gift deals page.
- Finish with stocking stuffers and gift wrap at Amazon checkout.
Christmas gifts by person
- For her: the Dyson Airwrap, Swarovski Lilia necklace and more in gifts for her.
- For him: Sony WH-1000XM6, the De’Longhi Magnifica Evo and more in gifts for him.
- For kids: the Nintendo Switch 2, MAGNA-TILES and more in gifts for kids.
- For mom and dad: gifts for mom and gifts for dad.
Swarovski Lilia necklace, ButterflyView gift
Sony WH-1000XM6 The Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, BlackView gift
De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso MachineView giftLittle holiday extras
Fill stockings with ROYCE’ chocolate and an AirTag, and count down with advent calendars.
Secret Santa and white elephant
Keep it premium but reasonable: the Ember mug, an Owala bottle or anything in premium stocking stuffers.
FAQ
Who is Ayaz Baba?
Ayaz Baba, or Father Frost, is the New Year gift-bringer in Turkmen tradition, much like Santa Claus.
When should I start Christmas shopping?
October and November: more stock, more deals and no shipping stress.
See every holiday pick in Christmas & New Year Gifts, or let the Gift Finder choose.
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