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Boring Holiday Gifts to Avoid (and What to Give Instead!)

Posted on December 2, 2022
by Faith Neece
Boring Holiday Gifts to Avoid (and What to Give Instead!)
Tis the season of giving, but let’s be honest. Some gifts are much more appreciated than others! There are some gifts out there that are overdone and impersonal. These are the gifts that we think we should collectively decide to stop giving:

Candles
Unless you’re a big candle fanatic, you probably have several candles in your house that you haven’t used yet. Maybe even some from last year’s winter holidays. Your friends and family are probably the same way. So let’s skip the candles this year, please.

Lotion
Like the candle, the gift of lotion (unless specifically requested) is very impersonal. And likely to be forgotten.

Office Supplies
Notebooks, calendars, and other office supplies are likely to get added to already overcrowded desks. And honestly, who wants to think about work during the holidays?

Socks
You knew this one was coming. You know every little kid groans when opening a pair of socks. Even for adults, this gift is pretty boring.

Mugs
Mugs are another gift that will likely be added to already overcrowded cupboards. Again, unless asked for, no one really needs another mug.

What to Give Instead
Finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy, but we recommend gifting experiences instead of things. Think about what experience you could give to your friends and family that they might really enjoy. Here are some ideas:
  1. Tickets to a museum they’d love
  2. Escape room gift cards
  3. Tickets to a theater production

We hope this list was helpful! From all of us at Breakout, we wish you a happy holiday season.