Interesting gifts for the New Year. Gifts for the New Year

New Year's chores begin suddenly: 1-2 weeks before the holiday, we already begin to plan the celebration, make arrangements with friends, and create a menu for the festive table.

You can think about what to buy as a gift for the New Year in advance. There is not always enough time to search for souvenirs for loved ones, friends and colleagues.

Start now to take a closer look at what is near and dear to the hearts of your friends, what they dream about, what they would like to receive.

We will help you with useful tips on what to give for New Year 2020 and how to surprise your loved ones.

New Year's symbol Rat - in souvenirs and gifts

They are often selected for this holiday in accordance with the symbolism of the coming year. New Year 2020 is the year of the White Metal Rat. That’s why souvenirs are shiny, catchy, positive.

Pillows or blankets are good - with a pattern or plain, homemade embroidered or knitted souvenirs with the symbol of the year, figurines, Christmas tree decorations, fancy-shaped candles covered with silver coating, sparkles, etc.

In the year of the Rat, the following shades should prevail: white, gray, silver, beige. Silver jewelry, sparkling metal jewelry, and shiny home decor will become especially popular on New Year's Eve.

The design of the gift wrapping itself should also correspond to the celebration of this night. If the gift itself turns out to be not as bright as expected in the Year of the White Rat, choose metallized or iridescent packaging.

The wrapper with silver designs and patterns, ribbons and a large white bow will appeal to adults and children. Stylish, laconic - nothing superfluous. Therefore, look through photos and videos with design ideas to surprise your family and friends not only with an abundance of flowers, but also with an original approach to design.

Most Popular Ideas

What gifts can you give for the New Year? You can choose something themed as a small souvenir for guests. Relatives are often given things that have practical applications. You can look for unusual, creative gifts that will remind you of this holiday for a long time.

It’s better to start your search by making a gift list for the New Year. Knowing what to look for will save you time and effort.

Read what gifts are given to parents, friends, colleagues, children, and spouses for the New Year. If you still don’t have any ideas, stop at the New Year’s sets, which can be found on the eve of the holiday in most stores. These can be gift personal care products, home decorations, household items, practical dishes, and metal sets.

We invite you to consider the most popular New Year gift ideas in 2020:

Universal souvenirs for the New Year 2020 - magnets, mugs, Christmas tree decorations, calendars, candlesticks. They are inexpensive and suitable for people of different ages and status.

How to make it yourself

Unusual, but always pleasant - DIY crafts. They can be made from cardboard or paper (for example, create themed cards for each guest), textiles (toys, decorative pillows or tablecloths), jewelry (decorations for the home or Christmas tree, bracelets or earrings, etc.) and many others materials.

Looking for creative and useful New Year's gifts? Try making them yourself: you can save time, money, and put your soul into the craft.

One of the interesting ideas is pillows for the home. They are easy to make. Knowing what your family's interior looks like, you can choose a festive fabric design. To associate such a pillow with the New Year holidays, embroider Christmas trees, snowflakes on the surface, or decorate the front side with a rat pattern.
The rat is the symbol of 2020 according to the eastern calendar.

A similar approach can be applied to decorating a blanket, tablecloth, rug, curtains, and other textile items for the New Year.

In accordance with the symbol of the coming year, you can sew New Year's gifts for children with your own hands. These can be not only toy rats, but also Christmas trees, snowmen, Santa Claus and other characters.

What can you give for the New Year made of fabric, besides toys and pillows? Housewives can make cute bags for storing cereals, bottle covers, and towels for the kitchen.

A photo frame decorated with stones, beads, beads, ribbons, and sparkles would also be a nice decorative gift for the home. You can put a family photo in it or a photo from a common trip if you are going to give it to friends.

What else can you give? Themed refrigerator magnets (with decor made of beads, beads, coffee beans), homemade Christmas tree decorations (made of glass, papier-mâché, felt, cardboard), postcards using the quilling technique.

Unusual gifts are New Year's knitted souvenirs. Therefore, we quickly master the technique - and knit socks, scarves, sweaters, covers for mugs, gloves and potholders for the New Year 2020: your relatives and friends will be delighted!

Other gift ideas for New Year's Eve are crafts with shared photographs, accessories with a pleasant aroma (for example, decorative candles with a relaxing effect), origami made of cardboard and paper for home decoration, homemade Christmas trees made of rain, plastic, cardboard, wood or fabric.

Watch a video on how to make a rat toy - a symbol of the New Year 2020:

Edible gifts for children and adults

A good option is a sweet gift prepared by yourself. For those closest to you, you can bake a delicious cake or pie decorated in a New Year's style.

You can also involve your children in this procedure: then your guests will be doubly pleased.

Another idea is to bake a sweet symbol of 2020. In the shape of a rat, you can make gingerbread cookies or gingerbread cookies with icing.

On New Year's Eve, the center of the table is decorated with an edible gingerbread house: why not give the same to each of the guests?

Here’s an option for a delicious gift – tangerine jam in a decorated package. Instead of tangerines, you can use other healthy exotic fruits. It can be prepared long before the New Year to save energy during the pre-holiday rush.

Unusual chocolate figures are another delicious and easy to implement idea. These and other sweet gifts for the New Year 2020 can be wrapped in bright packaging or placed in boxes wrapped with ribbons to make them look even more solemn.

But the surprises don't end there. A popular and successful gift idea this year is a homemade pineapple made from candy. This sweet fruit can be given as a gift to family, friends, and colleagues.

This masterpiece is very easy to make. The base will be a bottle of champagne: wrap it in a cardboard or paper case. Start gluing round candies wrapped in white or silver packaging onto its surface.

When the craft takes the shape of a pineapple, let the glue dry. Start decorating the top.

For leaves, green paper, cardboard or thick fabric is suitable, which will keep its shape. Decorate visible joints with rope or ribbons.

What could be more heartwarming than celebrating the New Year with your favorite people? Only presenting them with your gifts. With our simple tips you can make this moment unforgettable.

All that remains is to choose gifts for everyone you plan to congratulate on the New Year 2020. Let this holiday be cheerful, warm, full of only pleasant emotions!

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Choosing New Year's gifts is a rather difficult task, and not because there is a shortage of souvenirs in stores, rather, on the contrary, because of their abundance. Sometimes it is difficult to resist the temptation to buy something useful, practical, but completely devoid of a festive atmosphere.

In this article you will not find information about pots, socks, razors, vases and other trivial things. A New Year's gift is, first of all, positive emotions and a festive mood.

Sweet box with jam

The most convenient way to choose gifts is to use the so-called "wish lists" - wish lists. That is why unobtrusively ask everyone to whom you plan to give a surprise to write a letter to Santa Claus.

Mulled wine set - a good choice for winter

If such a hint is not at hand, remember - perhaps your loved ones have hobbies and dreams. Surely a person will be pleased to receive a gift in the New Year related to his sincere desire and passion.

Below you will find:

Teddy bear made of roses - the latest trend in gifts for girls

First of all, do not rush into the purchase and do not give in to the temptation to buy a trinket. Dishes and souvenirs in the form of a New Year symbol are banal and boring. You should also avoid gifts that are too personal – perfume, underwear, cosmetics. It is very difficult to choose the required scent or shade of lipstick, or the size of underwear. Unless we are talking about a loved one whose habits you know very well.

Advice. The best option is to give your loved one a certificate to a cosmetics or lingerie store so that he can choose what he likes.

Set: mini-Christmas tree and Christmas tree toys

New Year gifts for a child

It is children who most look forward to the New Year and gifts, because this is a time of miracles and magic. The best gift for a child is the one he dreams of. You can invite your child to write a letter to Santa Claus and find out about his wishes. Older children already have their own hobbies and will be happy to receive a souvenir associated with them in the New Year.

Top 10 New Year's gifts for children

Sweet gift

LEGO Christmas theme

LEGO constructors for kids

New Year's gifts for your beloved boyfriend

If you find it difficult to choose, choose a day and go shopping with your young man, pay attention to which products are of the greatest interest to him. At the next stage, you need to decide on a budget and then proceed to choosing a New Year's gift.

“Wish Generator” Set

Advice. You should not choose something that is too expensive, as this will put the guy in an awkward position - he will feel obligated.

A souvenir with a slight flair of romance

• T-shirt or sweatshirt with photo print.
• A cup or phone case with a memorable note in the form of an engraving.
• A board game for relaxing together.
• A selection of custom made chocolates.
• Perfume, but on condition that you know the tastes of your loved one well.

Handmade - gifts made with soul

The undoubted advantage of such gifts is that they are always exclusive, because they are the author’s work.

• Warm, woolen item - sweater, hat, scarf.
• Smartphone case, sewn or knitted.
• By the way, you can give sweets made by yourself to a joint trip to a master class on making sweets or chocolate.
• You can attend a master class and create a unique scent for your loved one.

When choosing a gift, be guided by the status of the relationship; if you have known a young man for a long time, and there are no prohibitions between you, pay attention to:

• Jewelry;
• gadgets;
• gloves or belt made of genuine leather.

Gift for a bearded guy

New Year's gifts for your girlfriend

This is perhaps the most difficult part of the quest called “find a New Year’s souvenir.” Why? The fact is that every girl is unique, therefore, a gift must be selected individually for each.

Beauty box of cosmetics

Undoubtedly, you are lucky if your girlfriend is pragmatic and herself hints at the desired surprise. The rest will have to try on the role of Santa Claus and try to guess what the girl they love dreams about.

Here are some interesting suggestions on how to surprise a girl for the New Year:

• jewelry - of course, we are not talking about expensive items, silver chains with a pendant in the shape of a zodiac sign symbol are an excellent choice;
• intellectual people will certainly appreciate a gift in the form of thematic literature, CDs with educational lessons, a subscription to educational master classes;
• female athletes will enjoy a subscription to the gym or swimming pool, or a massage course;
• if a girl takes care of her appearance, pamper her with a certificate to the spa;
• Tea lovers will be delighted with the tea ceremony set; be sure to include several types of tea with different flavors.

Subscription to a spa or beauty service

Of course, girls love to spend time with their loved one, so joint events would be a wonderful New Year's gift:

• relaxation in the spa;
• horseback riding;
• various master classes - dancing, cooking, training.

Dance training

If your relationship is just beginning, you shouldn’t give an expensive souvenir, but you won’t get away with a simple trinket. Pay attention to these gifts:

• smart watch;
• decorative pillow with an original print;
• manicure set;
• cooling table for laptop.

Perfume as a gift

Advice. If you have serious intentions for a girl, surprise her with a bottle of expensive perfume or a romantic dinner in a restaurant;-)

Romantic dinner in a restaurant

And finally, the latest trend in gifts for girls is rose bears.

Photo: rose bears as a gift for the New Year 2019

A detailed description of what they are made of and what they are.

New Year's gifts for mom

Mom is a close and dear person in every person’s life, so you need to choose something special for her. The task is, of course, difficult, but completely solvable. The main thing is no random souvenirs or hastily purchased gifts. The presentation must be thought out carefully and carefully.

Auger juicer

First of all, think about what mom needs:

New Year's gift for grandma

Nothing pleases a grandmother more than the attention of her children and grandchildren. However, you shouldn’t limit yourself to a dry phone call. You can choose the following gifts for your grandmother:

Every grandmother probably has hobbies; choose a New Year gift that is related to her hobby.

Souvenirs for needlewomen:

• a set of knitting needles, hooks and yarn;
• embroidery kits;
• paint by numbers kits.

If grandma loves growing flowers, the best gift would be:

• seeds, tubers or flower seedlings;
• beautiful flowerpots;
• topical literature on growing plants.

Of course, grandma will be delighted to have kitchen helpers:

• multicooker;
• bread machine;
• juicer.

Be sure to explain and show how to use the technique. Make sure grandma understands the controls and use. Remember that giving gifts is an opportunity to communicate and spend time together.

New Year's gift for spouse

Men, no less than women and children, love to receive gifts, so choosing a surprise for your husband or father should be approached with all responsibility.

The following factors will help make the task easier:

• field of activity;
• hobbies and hobbies;
• main character traits;
• attitude towards creative surprises.

Relationships in the family are a purely personal matter; accordingly, gifts also need to be chosen personally. That is why it is impossible to single out universal gifts for the New Year. Only the wife knows the habits and wishes of her beloved husband.

A few simple but win-win options:

1. Men's cosmetics. Today, kits for grooming mustaches and beards are very popular; of course, your spouse has them. If not, you can put together a beauty box with environmentally friendly cosmetics for him.
2. Perfumery. Your husband will like such a gift if you know the tastes of your beloved man well. You can choose a set of perfumes - deodorant and eau de toilette.
3. Useful accessories for a smartphone, tablet, computer, laptop. These could be touch gloves, a cooling table-stand, an original flash drive in the shape of a stone, or a new headset.
4. If a man smokes, please him with electronic cigarettes or a hookah; be sure to select the necessary accessories.
5. Often a man has a hobby to which he devotes himself wholeheartedly. Surprise him with a New Year's gift related to his hobby - a barbecue set, fishing equipment, a set for visiting the bathhouse.

For a romantic man, you can choose a gift for the New Year that will bring a lot of positive emotions.

• Visiting a spa - men also sometimes need to rest and relax.
• Organize a romantic dinner for your spouse - cook his favorite dishes or surprise him with new culinary skills.
• Organize a holiday together on your day off. This could be skiing or skating, fun bowling competitions, and a wonderful day will end with dinner in a cafe.

Advice. If your husband loves fishing, invite him to go fishing together.

If your spouse holds a serious position, give him something that will emphasize his status.

• A watch or pen from a well-known brand.
• Leather accessories - gloves, belt, briefcase.
• Cufflinks or signet.
• Organizer made of wood and leather.

Of course, such gifts can only be purchased on condition that they do not destabilize the family budget.

If your spouse has everything, take a closer look at the original gifts:

• mini brewery;
• mini popcorn maker;
• case with commemorative engraving.

New Year's gift for grandfather

Think about what hobbies a person who has lived a long life has, what he would like to receive as a gift - a practical souvenir or an unexpected surprise.

Remember - no gift, even the most expensive one, can compare with attention and positive emotions. Don’t skimp on kind words, say how dear your loved ones are to you, try to spend more time together.

Positive psychology 20.12.2016

Dear readers, what do you like more: giving or receiving gifts? I am both. Agree, how nice it is if you give a gift, chosen with love and knowing the subtleties of who it is intended for. And receiving gifts is also so nice. The calendar is filled with noisy, fussy, but so happy pre-New Year days. Every year on the eve of this fabulous holiday we look forward to joyful changes. But many people know: miracles in the world can and should be created by ourselves.

New Year's gifts can bring joy, which means you need to think a little, dream up your imagination, consult with experienced gift givers, and choose original prizes. Such that the family budget will not be completely devastated, and our loved ones and friends will like them. Dear readers, I will offer you the most interesting, in my opinion, gift ideas for the New Year.

Real art with love and sincerity

Giving gifts is not an easy task, it is a real art. Sometimes it’s tempting to go to the nearest supermarket and buy something “pleasant and healthy.” But in the New Year's atmosphere, the proverb about a gift horse is perceived especially cynically. And we are not talking about the cost of this “service”. It is clear that a lot of presents are required, and sometimes they become a heavy financial burden. But who prevents us from thinking about gifts in advance, preparing something original? And get creative, express yourself, and please your loved ones with an unexpected surprise prize!

But the essence of the exchange of gifts remains unchanged at all times - yes, that same thing that has become banal: “... your dear is your love.” Unconventional gift ideas for the New Year are important, but it is even more important that they are truly sincere.

Every thing can become a talisman if we leave imprints of our positive message on it, charge it, in the most literal, physical sense of the word, with good, bright energy.

I would like to touch very briefly on one more special aspect. Even if we give something from the heart, the receiving party must perceive it correctly. In order not to blur the impression of your “offering”, not to turn it into a “gift of the Danaans,” remember that there are signs, perhaps even superstitions, about gifts that bring bad news.

What should you not give for New Year?

It is considered a bad sign to receive watches, knives, handkerchiefs, as well as sets consisting of 4 or 13 items for a holiday. Soap and other hygiene items, even in souvenir versions, carved, very beautifully packaged, are also somewhat “not comme il faut.”

I will not dwell in detail on the “debriefing” here. Let’s say these are just prejudices, although most often people sum up centuries of observational experience in superstitions. But even if the fears are not entirely true, it is better to listen to these tips, since these signs are common, and we can unwittingly lead our family to sad thoughts on the eve of the holiday.

Family holiday, gift too

When choosing what to give for the New Year, we “sort” a variety of ideas. There are a series of gifts for men, women, children, colleagues, bosses; all kinds of comic gifts, etc., have been very popular lately.

“Gender” varieties have a right to exist, they will be discussed below. And now - about gifts for the whole family. They are absolutely appropriate for this celebration, since it is also a family holiday.

It’s good when we know exactly what the family loves and what their hobbies are. Let's say our relatives or close friends are avid summer residents. Then you can purchase a set of decorative flower pots for the garden or a carved bench, another household item that is both necessary and designer, exclusive.

My husband and I were once given a scythe - so small, cute, something between the solid haymaking tool of our grandfathers and a sickle. We use it and remember with a smile how we reacted to the surprise presented with a comic dedication in verse. For some reason, poetry as a form of creative guidance has been fairly forgotten by contemporaries. But words coming from the heart are no less valuable than objects given.

If you spend some time, you can please your family with an album of the best photographs of the year, accompanied by short captions, in poetry or prose. The result will be a kind of illustrated chronicle of the past year - both romantic and sure to remain in grateful memory.

We do the same if our students are passionate about tourism, play sports, or have other common hobbies.

Handmade souvenirs are always the most heartfelt. We talked about them in detail in one of the blog articles. If you would like to learn one or more techniques for making personalized thoughtful gifts, be sure to refer to the article

Remember what I said about things filled with good energy? “Homemade products” are an ideal version of such talismans. A friend once gave me a talisman doll, which she sewed herself after finding old advice in books. It has been hanging against the front door for several years; I think it keeps bad news out of our house.

And the “average” family can be presented with a set of wooden cutting boards, a silver tea strainer, a horseshoe for good luck, with the symbol of the year, an original candlestick, a set of Christmas tree decorations, or even one or two handmade toys.

This year we will give parents something from the “For the Bath” series for the New Year. They have their own bathhouse. And recently I checked on them and found out that they had not prepared brooms this year. I have already bought three brooms (birch, linden and oak). I’ll add to the topic, now there are so many interesting bathhouses on sale. We will pack everything beautifully, I think they will be very happy with such a gift. And my dad is an avid fisherman. We always choose something for him from this series. Little things, but as always they are expensive.

For men

If you are not looking for easy ways and intend to make individual “prizes,” let’s start with the most difficult one: New Year gift ideas for men. Again, it is easier if the object of the gift has a favorite pastime, or if this is his job. Then he will gladly accept a respectable organizer, an aristocratic business card holder, an original fountain pen, a flash drive or notepad, and other accessories that emphasize the status of a business person.

Your friend or relative will be delighted with their new electronic gadget. A phone, a tablet, a new program or game that he has long dreamed of is wonderful. Let your dreams come true. If it doesn’t make a hole in the family financial foundation, you can afford it.

Who said that a book is no longer a welcome gift? These days, good books are at least quite expensive. Not everyone will buy a photography guide, a computer manual, or recommendations for avid racing drivers. In addition, today there is a wide range of electronic publications. Choose: classics, entertaining literature, poetry, etc.

But the warmest gift will still be the one you make yourself. Decorate his favorite computer chair or bookshelf or coffee table in decoupage style. Use the same technique to put covers on the backs of the chairs in his office: you can’t imagine how this will enliven the space and add positivity!

Or “no fuss” knit a scarf, gloves or vest for him, and if you start preparing for the holiday in advance, you will even have enough time for a sweater.

Next on the list: a wallet, a stylish photo frame, a cigarette case, bright fishing accessories (you know who will please) or “baubles” for a car, a personalized glass or mug, gift alcohol or perfume...

For women

On the topic of what to give for the New Year, there are more ideas for women, and they are more diverse. In addition, it is quite possible for a business woman to be given a gift of things that will not only be useful to her, but will also decorate her home. Various garlands, pendants, cute curtains, embroidered towels, original paintings, Christmas tree decorations - everything that can be used as holiday decor.

Don’t forget that it would be nice for the hostess herself to “decorate” for this day. She will be extremely grateful to you if you save her from unnecessary hassle by making an appointment with a stylist or a beauty salon and paying for the expected service. But again, you need to know the subtleties, it’s better to give, perhaps, a certificate.

It can be simpler: buy a set of natural cosmetics or a nice perfume. But here you need to know your tastes. Giving fragrances and cosmetics is not an easy task. You can go to the shops together in advance, find out subtly what scents she dreams of, what cosmetics attract her. And then buy and give it as a gift.

Let's return to the topic of handicrafts again: show off your talents, make a souvenir using the macrame technique or a lively and flowery cockerel - the symbol of the year. It will delight the eye and warm the soul for a long time!

When I go to visit a friend, I always pay attention to the cozy, heartfelt gifts from her mother. Once she crocheted a small pocket for combs. It is assembled from several dozen small wicker “flowers”. Since then it has been hanging by her mirror, always making her happy. And in the sideboard there are snow-white napkins, also crocheted. So beautiful, stylish, elegant. Her mother is such a craftswoman. At the age of 80, he embroiders real paintings and gives them to his loved ones. For everyone, this is the most valuable thing in the house.

Her abilities were passed on to her friend. She makes dolls, paints Easter eggs and cutting boards. And he just paints pictures. And he also gives them to his friends and acquaintances.
The same paintings, decorative cutting boards, as well as calendars, boxes, candles, all kinds of souvenirs - these are quite common gift ideas for the New Year, which can also be purchased in the store. For mom, you can buy a coffee maker or a beautiful coffee grinder, juicer, blender or any other “smart gadget” for the kitchen. Usually we know what our mothers still want. And the New Year is just another extra reason for joy.

Any woman will be happy with jewelry, the only question is to guess her taste, to please, and not to miscalculate - here it is important not to overdo it and just know this person well.

Symbol of the year - in any formats

The cockerel is a symbol of the coming year according to the eastern calendar and provides a huge field for imagination. A huge number of souvenirs with this character have already appeared in stores: mugs and spoons, candles and candlesticks, plates and Christmas tree decorations; glass, wood, clay and other souvenirs; calendars and stationery, clothing with prints, etc.

You can buy it, or you can make something yourself using decoupage or origami techniques. You can also place a cockerel on a horseshoe or draw it on a beautiful bottle, turning it into an exclusive hand-made vase. Make napkins or potholders with its “profile”. Postcards, paintings, posters, homemade and purchased calendars - both old and young will be happy with the cockerel, because he, too, is a talisman and amulet, a symbol of well-being.

Everything for children is the best!

Letters and notes with their wishes that our little children send to Santa Claus sometimes resemble a respectable rider of glamorous showmen. You can also use these “cheat sheets” as a list of ideas for New Year gifts for children. Or create your own, more realistic list.

Children's dreams often contain modern electronic gadgets: smartphones and other gadgets. It's great if you've been saving all year or accidentally got rich and are ready to make that dream come true. But many children still like very real toys and games that they can touch, stroke, and use as theatrical characters to act out all sorts of scenes.

My friend once gave her grandchildren a puppet theater screen made of plywood and hand-painted in a fairy-tale style. It was a blast! Until now, this magical “teremok” is not empty; it is always used for any family celebrations, especially with guests.

In winter, children would like to receive gifts of snow scooters, sleds, ice skates of various shapes and sizes, bagels for skating down the icy mountains, ice skates and other devices for a fun holiday. And when returning home, on long evenings it’s nice to sit with your favorite board game, coloring books, and bright books that appeared here under the New Year tree.

All children love sweets. Chocolate figures, all kinds of gingerbread shapes, roe deer, boxes and sets of chocolates in holiday packaging, beautiful balls and other Christmas tree decorations - there are many options.

Do you want to please your loved ones and children with handmade painted gingerbread cookies? I invite you to read a wonderful master class. Such gingerbread cookies can become a real lifesaver for anyone who has a modest family budget and cannot afford to buy expensive gifts.

I once gave a friend’s son a “Growing Crystals” kit. Do you know how much joy the whole family had? And how educational everything is. There are a lot of such sets on sale now. And they don't cost that much.

You can sew your own patchwork pillowcase or bedspread. Children love to have something of their own, individual, unlike anything else.

As a bonus for diligence, advanced parents can create a video about their children's successes over the past year. And post it on your son or daughter’s VKontakte page. I'm sure this creativity will be appreciated!

Let's support a local craftsman

Finally, a few simple New Year gift ideas for those who constantly put off going to the store until the last moment. Are you running out of energy and time for creativity? What can you buy at retail outlets?

A chic or small, but cute florarium is a symbiosis of an aquarium and a flower bed or a voluminous flower pot, that is, a glass container, inside of which there is a small flower plantation. The beauty is extraordinary, and this “bouquet” will delight all year round! And then - gift tea or coffee, dishes or souvenirs, antique jewelry or other rare antiques, etc.

But I would still advise you to run not to the nearest supermarket or antique shop, but to a store where you can buy products from local craftsmen. What's missing here! Mittens with amulets patterns, carved boxes, clay salt shakers, whistles, bells, birch bark products and many, many other things, truly original and unique.

Also find out about the New Year's fairs that take place almost everywhere every year. What unique gifts can you buy there? Exactly the kind that will be unique, warming gifts for our family and friends. And we will not need such a huge budget. You can find a lot of little things.

Happy New Year's Eve to everyone! Don't put off buying New Year's gifts until the very last days. When the stores are bustling, you won’t be able to find something that will please everyone, and this may not have the best effect on your budget.

Fairytale therapy for a gentle solution to children's problems

Have you already chosen what to give to your family and friends for the New Year? If this question still remains unanswered, take a look at online gift stores - you will be surprised how many cool things you can find in their catalogs if you look hard enough. So that you are not distracted by a banal assortment like soft toys or worthless souvenirs, we have prepared a selection of 30 unusual and cool gifts.

It would be too much of a hassle to search through all the online stores, so we took one of them - the online gift store E-xpedition - and found a bunch of cool gifts in its holiday assortment.

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A warm microplush blanket can be given to a person of any age and gender. One will find it more comfortable and warmer to play on a tablet, another will knit socks for his beloved grandchildren.

2. Animal hat for those who love animals

This hat is made of faux fur, although you can't tell by looking at it. A great gift for a girl who is crazy about huskies and all cats and dogs in general. It warms not only your head, but also your hands.

3. 3D lamps “imprinted” into the wall

These lamps seemed to crash into the wall and break through it. Moreover, some of them, like a soccer ball or Thor's hammer, crashed inside the room, while others - the Iron Man mask, the Hulk's fist or the front of a yellow car - were clearly outside.

A wall sticker imitating cracks is sold along with the lamp. A great gift for a child, or for a family with children, or for adults who like superheroes and unusual lamps.

4. Wireless mouse in the shape of a silver BMW i8

If your boyfriend or girlfriend is crazy about this car, a wireless mouse in the shape of your favorite model will be an excellent reminder of it and a visualization for making your wishes come true.

You definitely can’t do without a cool speech before handing over such a machine.

5. Aprons with a New Year's theme

If the person to whom the gift is intended often cooks and loves this activity, you can give an apron with a New Year's theme - Santa Claus and the more than erotic Snow Maiden.

The main thing is that it doesn’t look like a hint that it’s time to go to the stove.

6. Arctic Force Snow Blaster

One could say that this is a gift for children, but playing snowballs is fun for all ages, which can be played with equal pleasure and excitement at 10, 20, and 30 years old.

The Snow Blaster makes perfectly shaped snowballs that no longer need to be sculpted, and launches them using the conventional slingshot method.

Arm a company of at least three people with these, and the New Year will be very active and fun.

7. Gift baskets and parcels

In these baskets and parcels you will not find banal “Rafaelkas” and bottles of champagne - everything here is real, in the literal sense of the word.

If there are chocolates, then they are made with honey and natural ingredients. If there are tea infusions, then they are real, with taiga herbs that give vigor and strength.

Moreover, in different parcels and baskets there are different gifts: there may be venison chips, stew, jam, and “the biggest candy of success.”

It's all coolly decorated, without vulgar colorful pictures, mostly using brown wrapping paper.

In today's gift industry, which is choked with bright colors and artificial products, such gift baskets are perceived as really cool.

8. Whiskey stones in gift wrapping

I think now there is no need to explain to anyone what whiskey stones are. The most important thing about these Schotland gift stones is the classy gift packaging, which makes them look truly elite.

9. Whiskey stones in different packaging

Another whiskey stones, this time gray and in gray packaging. Nine smooth stone cubes are held in a well-designed box with magnets.

10. Illuminated whiskey glass

These glasses light up at the touch of your hand and glow in different colors. It looks very festive and eliminates annoying confusion like: “Where is my glass?”, “Is this really my glass?”

You will recognize your glass by the color of the backlight - both in the light and in the dark.

11. Non-spillable thermal mugs No. 1

Thanks to a special system, car thermal mugs will never spill their contents on you. Mugs from the Contigo brand maintain the desired temperature of the drink for up to five hours and delight with a stylish design. A great gift for those who are often on the go.

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This gun and bullet are very similar to the real thing, but made from delicious natural chocolate. If your friend or relative is crazy about guns, why not give them an “endorphin boost.”

13. Toolbox

It will be fun to give a girl or guy who has never held anything heavier than a computer mouse in his hands an adjustable wrench, a hook, a gear and pliers.

The main thing is that this person loves chocolate, because all the instruments are made from it, although they look exactly like the real thing. And that moment when your loved one has not yet understood what’s what is priceless.

14. Down slippers

If you know that your friends or family have cold floors in their apartment, give them super warm slippers filled with down and feathers. Again, a universal gift for any age.

15. Suitcase-scooter for creative travelers

Ride like a breeze through the city streets to the airport or train station, ride a scooter around the waiting room, catching the envious glances of children - the scooter suitcase easily unfolds and provides a fun time during the moving process. A cool gift for those who are always on the go.

16. Custard cup with an unusual bottom

The “double” bottom of this cup makes it easy to brew loose leaf tea and drink it without straining. When you need to brew tea, tea leaves are poured into a smaller container, and boiling water is poured into a larger water container, after which the cup is rolled over to one side.

When the tea has brewed sufficiently, you can turn the cup over to the other side of the bottom and drink the tea slowly without becoming too strong. An original gift for connoisseurs of loose leaf tea.

17. Serious reward for merit

The Oscar statuette, a copy of one of the oldest and most famous film awards, simply cannot be awarded without a solemn speech.

Moreover, you can come up with a variety of merits - from real achievements to ridiculous assigned statuses.

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A simple soft toy will only please a child or a soft toy collector. But such a bear with a secret inside will be an excellent gift for any friend.

There is a lock on the bear's neck that opens a secret pocket. You can put any additional gift in this secret pocket. This will be a real surprise for your friend or relative, and he can then use the bear for his secrets and stashes.

19. For lovers of barbecue

The Russian-made “Caucasus” set is for those who adore kebabs, love to cook them, spend time in nature and put everything on the shelves.

One gift box contains skewers, a knife and an ax in cases, shot glasses and a flask.

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This gift will be useful for both travelers and those who love hiking. The 11,000 mAh battery is enough for eight full iPhone charges and three iPad charges. Two ports allow you to charge two devices simultaneously. This miracle cobblestone weighs less than 200 grams and takes up almost no space in your backpack.

21. Hats made of natural coyote and bluefrost fur

This gift is best chosen for those closest to you. No, not because you necessarily need to know the size of the hat - both the Esther earflaps and the Hephaestus model have special drawstrings to adjust the size.

It’s just that with close people you definitely won’t be mistaken about their tastes in choosing hats and you’re less likely to hear something like: “This is real fur! What a nightmare! Poor little animals!

Well, in general, earflaps are an ideal hat for Russian frosts, especially since the winter is expected to be cold.

22. Hoodie for sofa Jedi

A Jedi robe is a cool gift in itself, and if it’s also a comfortable robe for the house, that’s great.

23. LED attachments for bicycles

Yes, now is not the season for bicycles, but if your friend loves to ride a bike and stays on it all summer, then why not give him something for his two-wheeled pet?

LED bicycle attachments create up to 11 images on wheels, are protected from moisture and have a built-in speedometer.

With such attachments, any bike will look cool, and in the dark it will be safer to ride on the highway.

24. Brutal jewelry for a man

Jewelry from the Spartam collection in the spirit of minimalism looks as if it was restored according to models of ancient jewelry.

Leather and steel - what could be more brutal? At the same time, there is enough variety: a sea of ​​interchangeable beads for bracelets, change them at least every day.

25. “Enjoy your steam!” - men's bath set in a gift bag

This is a great gift for those who often visit the bathhouse or sauna. The set contains everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable trip to the bathhouse.

26. Magnetic board for the refrigerator

Nowadays, all notes and reminders are made on smartphones, even stickers are already disappearing from our lives.

A magnetic board on the refrigerator is nostalgic for real objects and a cool addition to the kitchen interior.

You can write reminders and messages to your loved ones on it, or just arm yourself with colored crayons and wish your loved ones good morning.

For example, you can buy a winter bandana scarf with a 50% discount or order Ellehammer bags, backpacks and suitcases for three days with a 50% discount using the same promotional code as the 3D lamps: HAPPYSALE2015.

There are also gifts for purchases made at E-xpedition. For example, if you bought something on the website, you received an invitation to the New Year’s party at the Expedition creative park and a discount of 215 rubles at the Rosinter restaurant chain. In general, you get the idea.

That's all. I hope you liked some of these gifts, and you still have time to order them and receive them before the New Year.

Happy bright holidays and more unusual gifts!

On New Year's Day, I want to give everyone a piece of my attention and warmth. Lots of friends and acquaintances - great! But on the eve of the holiday, when the personal budget is already bursting at the seams, this fact can confuse anyone.

It is clear that a gift to friends and a gift to acquaintances are not entirely equivalent concepts. You can present something formal to your friends, such as a regular chocolate bar or a small souvenir, although there are more ideas. For friends, you need to choose something so that the New Year's gift will surprise, delight and hit the nail on the head, but at the same time be inexpensive. This results in an equation with three unknowns. Let's try to solve this difficult problem.

New Year's gifts for friends

You can simply ask your closest, most sincere friend what she would like to receive. This will not look tactless, will make the task much easier and will allow you to choose a really good, inexpensive gift. Sometimes even a cash equivalent will help out if a friend wants to buy something, but is limited in her own funds.

In other cases, you need to remember what feminine joys are not alien to your friends. Here are some options for:

• set of nail polishes,
• pen in the shape of a lipstick,
• stylish case for tablet or phone,
• allspice in a jar with a mill,
• funny slippers,
• kit for embroidery or other types of needlework.

If you are invited to a friend's house to celebrate the New Year, then you can limit yourself to an edible gift. Bake a delicious cake, make an original salad or an unusual snack. Take with you your culinary masterpiece, a bottle of champagne, a chocolate figurine of the symbol of the year or a postcard with wishes and go visit. Let the present be eaten, but it will not gather dust on the shelf.

Men's New Year's gifts

It’s difficult to extract a stingy man’s tear of delight from a friend, especially with an inexpensive New Year’s gift. But you can at least not disappoint, show that you share or respect his interests and hobbies. Whether a car is a source of pride or desire for a friend, whether he is building a career or likes to joke - you know better. A small gift can be chosen to suit every taste:

• key fob lock defroster,
• “tenacious” car panel mat,
• computer mouse,
• pen or flash drive with car logo,
• a knife or flashlight in the shape of a bank card,
• T-shirt “office dress code”,
• relaxing anti-stress toy,
• table darts,
• handle with a cap in the form of a spoon or fork,
• cool fireworks.

There are also inexpensive unisex items that will suit young friends:

• original headphones (mushrooms, cat's paws, bananas),
• glowing sneaker laces,
• touch screen gloves,
• knitted amigurumi figures.

For a friend who is a connoisseur of alcohol - a favorite drink, for a gourmet - a delicacy, for a sweet tooth - a cake or chocolate. Men enjoy food and don’t hide it!

Gifts for family friends

By choosing one in common or living together, you cut your pre-New Year's tossing in half. You can present them with:

• pair keychain “Symbol of love”,
• mini version of the board game,
• puzzles are a fun activity for winter evenings,
• automatic watering for flowers,
• cool glasses, glasses, beer glasses,
• a bottle of red wine and a mulled wine mixture.

A good present could be a family photo in a beautiful frame, a song or poem you wrote in their honor. And if you have a pet and endless love for it, you can safely give delicious food or some accessory for this full-fledged family member. Delight and gratitude will not keep you waiting.