25 Useful Gift Ideas To Give For The Holidays 2025

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This holiday season, we’ve found the gifts that feel great to get and even better to give. Shop our collection of editor-approved holiday gift guides here.

Practical holiday gifts conjure up images of unwrapping a pair of sad socks with an even-sadder frown. But let it be known: The sad sock is an anomaly, and we're here to stick up for all the truly useful presents out there.

This list of aesthetically fulfilling, actually practical gifts is for all those loved ones who aren’t fans of decorative candles or another mug to add to an ever-growing collection. From cozy bedding accessories to kitchen goods, these will support your pragmatic giftee in their sensible endeavors. Keep clicking for suggestions from Refinery29 readers, anonymous shopping data on top-bought items, and professional editors.

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