Universal gifts for the New Year: what to give to family, friends, partner and colleagues?

New Year mode: on. But with the New Year mood comes anxiety for gifts – you should not forget about your Secret Santa among family, friends, colleagues, and your soul mate, if any.

Also, since you won’t be able to stumble upon H&M Home at the last minute this year, it’s a good idea to think about what your loved ones will find under the tree after the clock strikes twelve.

Our beauty and fashion editors promise to consider the best gifts for beauty lovers and shopaholics, but for now, we share the best ideas for those who do not dare to choose perfume scents or hoodies for their loved ones. If you hurry, you will have time to grab the most attractive options.

By the way, all the photos in this material are clickable, so a few clicks will spare you from buying the precious gift!

advent calendars

An ideal choice for those who spend hours at the counter trying to choose between the “that” and the “that” jar. In such calendars, as a rule, miniatures of the best brand products are collected, and they must be opened in order – every day until the New Year comes. But giving such a gift on a festive night is a great idea. You can choose from a selection of cosmetic brands or give a fun calendar with tasks or desserts.

candles

Scented candles or home fragrances are a versatile gift that will surely delight your loved ones. Firstly, they have become a real trend in the last few years – our editors, for example, are sincerely upset when another candle is lit on the table. Secondly, such interior items add comfort to any space where they find themselves. Thirdly, aromas can be chosen according to need – if you need to calm down, cheer up or fill the room with the smell of tangerines.

home wear

Pajamas, bathrobes or funny slippers – often no one has hands on these items on the wish list, so it is always a pleasure to receive them as gifts. In order not to be mistaken, pay attention to natural materials and basic colors, Russian brands will help you with your choice.

gift baskets

If the advent calendar seems too mundane to you, but you still can’t choose something, gift sets will help. It can be cosmetics for the care of the face and body (but at least it is worth knowing in advance about the skin type), small things for the home, sweets or a self-made set from everything that the person to whom the gift is made. particularly fond of. Budget and soul!

Games

Forget the classic Monopoly and opt for the games that took TikTok by storm this year. For example, “What meme”, where each of the players has to show a meme from their card for a particular situation, or cards with questions that allow you to get to know your interlocutor from a new perspective.

interior items

Believe me, against the backdrop of the closure of Ikea, everyone will be delighted with such gifts. Plates with cosmic overflows and asymmetrical shapes, minimalist linens, unusual details and even toys are nice and practical.

Certificates

If you do not know what to give or are afraid to miss out, give a person a choice – so that he will certainly be able to buy what he has long wanted for himself. The point is small – to find out which certificate will definitely win the heart of the person for which it is intended. Here are the versatile options, from the classic to the most unusual.

Subscriptions

Avid moviegoers will be particularly pleased with such a gift, for them streaming subscriptions are probably not on the last line in the list of monthly expenses. This includes book and music services and even an annual subscription to FaceApp for real bloggers.

technical

While we have no doubt they will be happy, we do not encourage you to give your boss or girlfriend a new iPhone. Make it a small but practical gift: an external battery or a portable humidifier, for example. And do not forget to look at the shops in the department of gadgets for face and body care.

Subscriptions

… for twelve trips to the cinema, training at your favorite studio or branded master classes. Here you can unleash your imagination and also have time to buy a gift at an affordable price. Still, the New Year sales in December are in full swing.

pleasant trifles

Such things will be a great addition to the main gift or will surely please your Secret Santa. The main thing is with the soul!