Here are the best Christmas gifts for your best friend.
Cost
No one wants to break the bank for any gift, but if you and your friend are exchanging gifts, it can be important to talk about just how much you want to spend on each other. Spend too much and they may feel bad, get them a dinky gift and they may have gotten you something more expensive. In the end, it shouldn’t really matter how much you spend, but how much thought you put into the gift — but it’s better to avoid an awkward situation if you can.
Use
Gag gifts are worth a good laugh, but will your friend ever use that thing you got them? Sometimes it’s better to get your friend something useful that solves a common issue for them (like overcooking food) rather than a cheap toy. Plus, if their gift is useful, chances are they will like it more! It’s always nice to open up a gift from a friend that is something you both wanted and needed.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This roundup was updated by Patrice J. Williams who writes gift guides for The Spruce. She researched notable brands and top-rated products that accommodate all budgets and are sure to impress any friend on your holiday shopping list. Additional reporting was done by Katie Pittman, who has more than five years of experience in lifestyle and digital media and is an expert writer for MyDomaine.
