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Seven Essential Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

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Camille Wall Student Contributor, Wake Forest University
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Christmas is officially less than a month away! The holiday season is upon us, which also means intensive gift-giving. It’s time to find a gift for your friends, family, Secret Santa, you name it. However, finding the perfect gift for everyone is always slightly stressful. No need to worry… because here is my personal list of the 7 best holiday gifts!

  1. Emi Jay Clip

This is a gift that I believe most people want but wouldn’t buy for themselves because of the high price. Instead, just get it for them! A black, red, navy, or tortoise shell clip is always a safe option. 

  1. Lola Blanket

The BEST blanket ever. I can’t recommend it enough. It is on the pricey side, but Lola is always having random sales that you can be on the lookout for. I have a medium size, and it’s perfect.

  1. Jacket/Pullover

I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a good half zip pullover. Plenty of brands offer options in both men’s and women’s styles. Some of my suggestions include Free People, Patagonia, Alo, and Lululemon.

  1. An Item featuring School Colors

One of my favorite things to gift is a piece of clothing in the color of someone’s school or favorite team, especially if it’s a more difficult color to find. It’s super easy, while still showing care for their interests. Abercrombie also has a great collection of vintage-inspired sports teams’ sweatshirts and T-shirts.

  1. Pajamas

Most girls love a good set of PJs. Roller Rabbits, Lake, Eberjey, Victoria’s Secret; the list goes on. Pajamas are another item that most people wouldn’t spend much on for themselves, so it’s a great gift!

  1. Slippers

This is a similar one to PJs. It’s not something people splurge on for themselves, but it’s an essential for many. Duothreads has some great ones, but UGG slippers are probably the most popular. 

  1. Lego Flowers

This may be an out-of-the-box one, but I think they are better than any regular flower. They can sit on a bedside table for years, and you and your gift recipient can even build the flowers together as a cute activity!

Camille Wall

Wake Forest '28

Hi! I'm Camille Wall, a sophomore at Wake Forest University! I'm from Statesboro, Georgia and an intended English major with an Italian minor. I love reading, tennis, listening to music, and iced coffee!