Christmas is a time of merriment and joy. People gather around the fire, sing carols, and exchange gifts. Films and shows bring out the spirit of Christmas quite beautifully. They capture the holiday spirit quite aptly, highlighting the love and bliss floating around. Here is a list of the 20 best Christmas gifts from movies and TV shows that should be on your list this holiday season.
20) Post Malone Concert Tickets - Dear Santa Movie
One of the most unique Christmas gifts was given in the movie Dear Santa. Jack Black fulfills a young boy's dream by gifting him VIP tickets to a Post Malone concert. This gift would be an amazing idea to give to your friends who are quite passionate about pop music and enjoy going to concerts. It sure made a couple of people in the audience envious.
19) Pink Bunny Suit - A Christmas Story
The classic Christmas movie - A Christmas Story features many gifts but none as unique as the pink bunny costume. This pink bunny costume was given to Ralphie by his Aunt Clara. Although Ralphie did not really love the gift but nine year olds in the audience had their sights set on this cute costume.
18) Air Rifle - A Christmas Story
The movie A Christmas Story features another gift idea: an air rifle. Now for a nine-year-old, this gift didn’t make any sense, but Ralphie, the protagonist of the story, had his eyes set on this Red Ryder Carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle. The clever boy tried to plant this gift idea in his mother’s head subconsciously. Toy models of the gun would be a fantastic gift idea for children.
17) Turbo Man Action Figure - Jingle All the Way
The Christmas movie Jingle All the Way, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, was a hit. It features an iconic gift idea - the turbo man action figure. A busy father promises his son this much sought-after figurine, but when he goes out to buy it, it is sold out. All the troubles he goes through in getting his son the gift of his dreams make it much more special to the young boy and the audience.
16) Candle - Love Hard
The movie - Love Hard features another cool Christmas gift idea in the form of masculine candles. The protagonist, Josh, wants to change the stereotypical thinking that candles can only be enjoyed by women, and as a result, makes candles with manly scents like - ‘Lawn Mower.’ These candles make a perfect gift to give to boyfriends or husbands.
15) A Christmas Song - Friends
If you are out of ideas for Christmas Gifts, you might want to take a leaf out of Phoebe Buffay’s book and write and compose a song for your friends and family. In one of the episodes of the hit comedy show - Friends, Phoebe writes a wholesome Christmas song for her friends and then sings it to them while strumming the guitar in the Central Perks Coffee Shop.
14) Joni Mitchell CD - Love Actually
Alan Rickman confirms his breakup with Emma Thompson by giving her a Joni Mitchell CD and hinting at the demise of their relationship in this movie. However, you could use the idea for happier times and create a thought-provoking playlist for your significant other on any music app.
13) Leonard Nimoy Handkerchief - The Big Bang Theory
If you are a fan of comic books, you might like the gift Penny gave Sheldon in the series The Big Bang Theory. It is a known fact that Sheldon is a big fan of Leonard Nimoy. Penny works in the Cheesecake Factory, and once, when Leonard Nimoy visited her workplace, she got him to sign a napkin. What amused Sheldon was that Leonard Nimoy wiped his mouth on the napkin, thus leaving a trail of his DNA. While you cannot be expected to wait for a celebrity to drop by your workplace, a comic book-related or Star Trek gift idea inspired by this could work in your favor.
12) Diary - Bridget Jones’s Diary
The movie Bridget Jones's Diary was a cultural phenomenon. One of the greatest scenes in the movie was when Mark Darcy gifted Bridget a blank diary as a Christmas gift. This was a very thoughtful and heart-warming gesture as Bridget used to write her daily life events in her diary and was in great need of a fresh start to her life. So, gifting her a new blank diary was a wholesome gesture to encourage Bridget to change her life.
11) AZ Bookends - Friends
Choosing gifts for your friends can sometimes be a quite tiresome job. This confusion and indecisiveness is well portrayed in the show F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Sometimes what you might gift would not be liked by the person for whom the gift is meant to be. A similar thing happened when Ross gave Rachel antique bookends shaped like the letters AZ. While Ross thought he did wonders with his gift selection, Rachel wasn’t a big fan, but if your friends are book lovers, you might want to consider giving them these bookends.
10) Teapot - The Office
The Office is one of the most successful shows in the U.S. In one of the special Christmas episodes, Jim gives Pam a teapot. Although this gift was part of a Secret Santa gift exchange, Jim makes sure to add personal touches by adding meaningful items. It can make a heartwarming gift, especially when it's a symbol of love and unspoken feelings, as it was in this case.
9) Rolex Watch - Die Hard
Die Hard was one of the greatest movies in the history of cinema. The movie represented many themes and one of them was materialism. This was highlighted in the Christmas gift her employers gave Holly McClane. The gift was a costly Rolex watch that could be handed down through generations. Well, you could take a cue and consider some fabulous watches which suit your budget.
8) Trip to Paris - Home Alone
If you are a fan of traveling, especially over the holidays, you might be inspired by the gift given to the McCallister family in the form of a trip to Paris. Giving someone the gift of a vacation or a getaway ensures you remain a part of the highlights of their life.
7) Dream House - Miracle on 34th Street
Another classic Christmas movie was Miracle on the 34th Street. Susan was a little girl who wished for one dream house, and Santa ensured her dream came true. Gifting a house may be a bit of a stretch, but if you can, do something for the homeless this year.
6) 1957 Porsche 356 - I’ll Be Home For Christmas
One of the most enthralling Christmas gifts was featured in the movie - I'll Be Home For Christmas. A wealthy dad bribes his son with a 1957 Porsche 356 as a Christmas gift as an incentive to have his son home for Christmas. Buying a car for your child when they turn 18 is the ultimate dream, and if it is that year in your household, we hope you planned ahead!
5) Louis Vuitton Handbag - Sex and the City: The Movie
It is well known that Carrie from Sex and the City loves fashion and has a unique eye for luxury bags. Thus, she was over the moon when she got a highly sought-after limited edition Louis Vuitton handbag. If you want a special gift for your girlfriend, wife, mother, or daughter, you might want to check out the Louis Vuitton catalog.
4) Sewing Machine - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is a heartwarming and touching film. In the movie, when Father Christmas manages to escape the clutches of the evil Ice Queen, he brings a host of gifts, including a sewing machine for Mrs. Beaver. The thought behind the gift made it extra special. In this day and age of quick commerce, a sewing machine would have a lovely old-world charm as a present.
3) Firebolt - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is one of the most popular commercial movies. In this third installment to the franchise, Harry receives a Firebolt for Christmas from their godfather, Sirius Black. The Firebolt is supposed to be one of the fastest brooms in the wizarding world. So, giving your loved one Harry Potter merchandise can be a great choice if they are a franchise fan.
2) Healing Cordial - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch the Wardrobe featured a healing cordial given by Father Christmas, this time to the young, empathetic, and kind Lucy. The healing cordial is a magical potion that can heal any wound, no matter how fatal. Although getting this for Christmas would be a very cherished item, it is a fantastical object that cannot be bought. Yet, it would have solved many of our problems if it were attainable. You could opt for healing crystals, though!
1) Invisibility Cloak - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
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Albus Dumbledore gave arguably, the greatest gift in cinema history to Harry Potter in the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in the form of the invisibility cloak. An invisibility cloak is a rare magical object that allows the wearer to vanish from sight. An invisibility cloak would undoubtedly be an incredible Christmas gift, sparking joy, wonder, and an adventurous spirit in both children and adults alike. Though such a fantastical item cannot be found in reality, its potential to bring excitement and solve countless challenges makes it a prominent item on everyone’s list. We've heard that scientists in China are attempting to create one, so you never know!
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