Become a Gift-Giving Pro This Season: Our Best Tips for the Holidays

The holiday season can be coined as charming, fun, jolly—and stressful. It can be a challenging time for many reasons, and we know one of those reasons is gifting.

While some of us have gifting down to a tee, others can use a helping hand when deciding what to gift, who to gift to, and more. That's why we're making it easier for you this holiday season.

From avoiding common gift-giving mistakes you might not have known to hearing from our editors on the best gifts they've ever received, these tips (with some help from some experts) will help you master the art of gifting this year and for years to come.

The Best Gifts Our Editors Have Ever Received, Hands Down

It's the season of gifting, and nothing sticks with you quite like receiving an amazing—or an amazingly bad—gift. Our goal is to help you avoid the latter and perfectly tailor a gift to its recipient, whether it be your grandfather, your friend who has everything, or your hard-to-please tween.

While we at The Spruce pride ourselves on giving excellent gifts this time of year, we love recalling the gifts we've received that truly touched our hearts. From staple pieces of cookware that will never leave our collections to sweet gifts that let us explore our hobbies, we're sharing the most thoughtful gifts our editors have ever received, hands down—and of course, now you can shop them too.

We hope some of these gifts are the perfect fit for any tricky person on your list.

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Giving a Gift

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and you may already be starting to think about all of the gifts you'll soon need to cross off your list. Before heading to the mall, though, you'll want to keep these gifting etiquette tips top of mind.

Etiquette experts share their insight on common gifting mistakes and how to avoid them. Their tips will help eliminate any worry about gift-giving this holiday season.

The One Fail-Proof Gift I Always Give Around the Holidays

When it comes to holiday gift-giving, our writer always has two lists. Not her naughty and nice lists—those she'll leave to Santa. Instead, she always sorts people in her life onto the “Easy to Shop For” list or the “Impossible to Shop For” list.

For a long time, the Impossibles got the standard fare: an expensive candle, a cute mug, or maybe a scarf if she had a vague sense of their style. But these options always felt a little impersonal. But recently, she discovered a gift that brought everything to light: she's sharing the fail-proof gift that even the pickiest of recipients are sure to love.

How to Wrap a Gift So It Looks Professionally Done

Whether you're wrapping a birthday or holiday gift, a beautifully wrapped package adds to the joy and excitement of receiving a gift. Some shapes and objects are easier to wrap than others, but if you follow our step-by-step tutorials, you'll have neatly wrapped gifts no matter their shape in no time.

13 Go-To Gifts Our Editors Love to Buy Every Holiday Season

When it comes to finding sentimental gifts that make anyone feel special, it could often be a challenging task to know where and how to start. Especially, if you're not too familiar with the person's interests.

To help make your search for the perfect and thoughtful gift easier, our editors share their go-to gifts for every holiday season, so you can simply add them to your carts. Whether the person you're shopping for is a homebody who loves all things cozy or an avid entertainer, we are here to give you a head start on your holiday shopping.

13 Meaningful Gift Ideas That Go Beyond Items and Embrace Experiences

It’s the start of that wonderful time of year when we’re constantly on the lookout for fabulous gift ideas. Whether you’re celebrating your nearest and dearest or looking for the perfect hosting gift, mastering the art of shopping for that one perfect item takes some serious skill.

One great way to approach your seasonal shopping is by giving a gift that doubles as an experience. That’s why we rounded up a few favorite finds that either promote togetherness, encourage a new skill, or are great for relaxing—all while looking beautiful in your home.

5 Ways to Gift Wrap a Wine Bottle

A nice bottle of wine makes for a great gift whether you're going to a holiday or housewarming party, but instead of bringing it in a store-bought gift bag, make it extra special with these creative gift-wrapping ideas.

From classic Kraft paper and rustic burlap to a luxurious-looking wooden wine bottle box fit for a sommelier, these gift wrap ideas give a wine bottle a festive and personalized touch.

53 DIY Christmas Gifts That Prove Homemade Gifts Are Always a Good Idea

This collection of DIY Christmas gifts is all about creating something that would bring a smile to someone's face. Whether it's a friend, family member, or just an acquaintance, these do-it-yourself, homemade holiday gifts are sure to impress.

There's a wide selection of DIY Christmas gift projects here that not only make beautiful gifts, but they're also easy on the wallet. These homemade gift ideas prove that you can still make a wonderful gift without spending a fortune. Most of these projects are also quick and easy, so you have more time for other holiday festivities.

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