Between the office Christmas party, the shopping and visits to family, December flies by and Christmas gifts for men tend to be left until the last day, when all that’s left is yet another tie or yet another bottle of aftershave. To avoid that, here are 15 ideas sorted by type and by age, with original Christmas gifts for men, cheap options and a table to help you decide in a minute, whether it’s for Christmas Eve or for Three Kings’ Day.
- How to get it right
- Gifts for winter and everyday life
- Original gifts
- Cheap gifts
- Gifts for young men
- Gifts for older men
- If he has a dog or a cat
- What to give based on his style
- Frequently asked questions
How to get Christmas gifts for men right
Lots of men answer “I don’t need anything” when you ask them. That’s why watching works better than asking:
- What has he worn out? The wallet with the seams coming apart, his slippers, his work rucksack or his headphones.
- What does he do in his free time? Cooking, sport, TV series, DIY, the mountains… A gift linked to his hobby almost never fails.
- What has he mentioned this year? A restaurant he wanted to try, a gig or a trip. If he said it, make a note of it.
Gifts for winter and everyday life
- A leather wallet or card holder to replace the one that’s been in his pocket for years.
- Lined slippers or flannel pyjamas. Not the flashiest gift, but he’ll be wearing them that very night.
- A steel flask for coffee or tea, handy if he’s an early riser, drives to work or spends the day out and about.
- A good scarf and gloves for the January cold, in a neutral colour that goes with his coat.
Original Christmas gifts for men
To break away from the usual, go for something he can experience that won’t end up in a drawer.
- A shave or beard trim at a traditional barber’s, hot towel included.
- A wine, craft beer or gin tasting. If a mixed drink is his favourite, you’ll find more ideas in our gifts for gin and tonic lovers.
- A cookery class on something specific: rice dishes, chargrilled meat, fresh pasta or sushi.
Cheap Christmas gifts for men
Even on a small budget you can get it right if the gift has been chosen with him in mind.
- A book on his favourite subject, with a handwritten dedication on the first page.
- A board game or card game for lingering at the table after the festive meals.
- A box of his favourite treats: the coffee he likes best, his favourite chocolate and some artisan turrón (Spanish nougat). Presentation counts, so here are some ideas for wrapping a gift creatively.
Christmas gifts for young men
- Tickets for a gig or a match in 2027. Having the date marked on the calendar is already part of the gift.
- A rucksack or sports bag he can use for the gym, for work and for weekends away.
Christmas gifts for older men
With older men, the winners are things that are comfortable, things that keep them company and things to share with the family.
- A digital photo frame with family photos, already loaded and ready to plug in.
- Something to do together: lunch at his usual restaurant, a walk in the countryside or an afternoon where he teaches you his Christmas recipe.
Is it for someone in the family? Have a look at our gifts for my dad, gifts for a father-in-law and gifts for my brother.
If he has a dog or a cat
- Something that makes life with his pet easier. If the sofa and his dark clothes always end up covered in hair, a reusable pet hair roller deals with all of that and the bed too, and you just clean it to use it again, with no sticky paper refills. And if his dog or cat wolfs down food, a slow feeder bowl helps them eat more slowly.
What to get a man for Christmas based on his style
| If at Christmas he… | A gift that usually hits the mark |
|---|---|
| Loves the sofa and a film | Slippers, flannel pyjamas and a good book |
| Cooks for the whole family | A cookery class or a tasting |
| Goes running or hiking even when it’s cold | A flask, gloves or a rucksack |
| Says he doesn’t need anything | A shared experience or a box of treats |
| Lives with a dog or cat | A pet hair roller or a slow feeder bowl |
In the end, the best Christmas gifts for men are the ones that show you’ve really paid attention to him: something he’ll use every day, a plan to share or a little touch linked to his hobby. If you’re also looking for something for her, take a look at our Christmas gifts for women or have a browse in our shop.
Frequently asked questions
What should I get a man for Christmas if I don’t know him well?
Something useful that doesn’t depend on his size or on very personal taste: a flask, a board game or a box with coffee and chocolate. Avoid clothes and aftershave if you don’t know what he uses.
What should I get a young man for Christmas?
Tickets for a gig or a match, an experience such as a tasting or a class, or a rucksack he’ll use every day.
What should I get an older man for Christmas?
Things that are comfortable and things to share: lined slippers, a digital photo frame with family photos or a lunch together at his favourite restaurant.