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Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends Based on Hobbies

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wilfrid Laurier chapter.

Christmas gift shopping can be extremely challenging. Whether you’re shopping for friends, relationship partners or parents, finding the perfect gift can make anyone happy. From Apple watches to board games, seeing a person’s face light up when they rip open the wrapping paper is the best feeling in the world. Here are some great gift ideas at various price points for everyone on your Christmas shopping list.

Aspiring Artist

During quarantine, many people took up the hobby of painting, drawing, sketching or other forms of art. Art supplies such as paint sets, drawing sets, paint-by-number kits, blank canvases and paintbrushes are just a few of the gifts someone looking for a creative outlet would appreciate.

Selfcare Queen

The past year has been extremely stressful, so the gift of helping someone destress with a self-care day or product is a great idea. You can pay for a nail appointment, massage, spa day or short vacation where you can spend time with the person and have a day to catch up and relax. Another option is for a person who likes skincare products are cleansers, moisturizers, essential oils, bath scrubs, diffusers and much more.

Gym Rat

For the person who enjoys working out or just trying to maintain a healthy active lifestyle, some gift ideas include a Fitbit or Apple Watch, yoga mat, reusable water bottle, workout clothes such as leggings or running shoes, kickboxing membership, wellness journals, resistance bands or a massage roller.

Makeup Enthusiast

You know that friend who always has the perfectly blended eyeshadow and symmetrical wings? Well here are some great gift ideas for them: a lighted makeup mirror is great for a vanity setup and products such as concealers, foundation, makeup brushes, makeup bags, magnet eyelash kit, silk pillowcase, eyeshadow palettes or reusable makeup wipes can be expensive and beneficial.

Brilliant Baker

Know someone who’s always in the kitchen, trying new recipes and getting you to taste test their magnificent creations? Here are some items they may appreciate. Gift ideas include cute oven gloves, cupcake trays, recipe books, kitchen scales, Kitchen Aid stand mixer or assorted kitchen utensil sets.

Avid Reader

Shopping for someone who enjoys reading can be difficult, so some gift ideas include new books, bookends, mug warmers, custom bookmarks, noise-cancelling headphones, an e-reader or tote bag for when they are on the go, a tea subscription, candle or soft blanket to help keep them cozy.

Gamer

Though getting someone a PS5 may not be in your budget, some gaming-related gifts include a new headset, keyboard, mouse pad, merch from their favourite streamer or collectible action figures.

Adventurous Andy

An adventurous soul would appreciate gifts such as album CDs for a car, tickets to a movie, concert or sports game, scratch travel journal, sunscreen, a Polaroid camera or a travel bag.

Home Body

For the person who enjoys spending nights in by themselves or with others, some great gifts include a record player, headphones, Apple or Spotify music subscription or speaker for listening to music, smart assistants such as a Google Home or Amazon Echo, or other presents such as journals, candles, puzzles, board games or a podcast recommendation list.  

Between exams and extra-curricular activities, Christmas always seems to approach out of nowhere. Hopefully, this article has provided some unique Christmas gift ideas based on for every person in your life based on their hobbies or interests.

Isha Pabla

Wilfrid Laurier '24

Writing has always been a passion of Isha's, and while pursuing a major in business and computer science, she finds it wonderful to be able to exercise her creativity and activism with Her Campus. Isha enjoys writing about social justice issues, community engagement and social wellness.