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Christmas Day Tips - Last Minute Ideas (Top Presents and Gifts for Your Love Ones) | Japanese-City.com
Date: Friday, 11 December, 2026       Time: All Day

Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Parents and Children.
You are running out of time to get Christmas presents and don’t know what to get.  If you are panicking and thinking of defaulting to gift cards, you can still make the holiday special with a few creative ideas. Here are unique last-minute options that will make your loved ones smile on Christmas morning.

No matter who is on your holiday shopping list this year, it’s important to remember that Christmas is all about showing people how much they mean to you with thoughtful presents. With these ideas in mind, you’ll be sure to find something special for everyone on your list! Have fun during your holiday shopping and make sure to take the time to enjoy the season.  Happy Holidays!

The Night Before Christmas
• Chocolate cookies and plate for Santa (bite is taken, of course)

The Morning of Christmas You Prepare
• Get Coffee ready
• Get Breakfast planned
• Hot chocolate

Ideas for Parents
Parents often appreciate practical presents that will help reduce their workload and make life easier for them. Consider gifting kitchen appliances such as a slow cooker to help with meal prep, or even luxury items like noise-canceling headphones for when they need a break from the chaos of the household. If you’re looking for something to help encourage relaxation, think about giving them spa services or a massage. For gifts that will last longer, think about gifting items that can be used outdoors, such as planters or patio furniture. No matter what you choose, your parents will appreciate anything that shows how much thought and effort you put into finding the perfect Christmas gift.

• Gas up their car
• Wash and wax their car
• Clean inside the car (Place a note inside the car)
• Free Hug card
• Picnic at the park
• Lottery Tickets

Ideas for Grandparents
• Send them steaks in the mail, Hawaiian cookies, Sees candy, Pears

Ideas for Wife
• Bath bombs
• Massage, Spa day
• Chocolate Candy
• Kitchen gadget: Air fryer
• Clothes
• Pajamas, warm socks, warm gloves, warm hat
• Headphones
• Customize Coffee Cups
• Electric toothbrush
• Watch (Counting walking steps)
• New Warm blankets
• Purse, wallet
• Game
• Jigsaw puzzle
• Movie night tickets
• Engrave something personal
• Candle
• Comfortable pillow
• Comfortable cushion for chair, new chair
• Weighted blanket
• New Alarm clock with soothing wave sounds
• Fresh bag of Coffee 
• Healthy tea bags 
• Water bottle (Drink more water)
• Phone charging station, phone charger stand
• Phone charger
• Apple AirTags, HomePod, Apple Watch
• Concert Tickets
• Sports tickets

Ideas for Husband
• Pancake or Waffle Breakfast
• Hug and kisses card
• Comfortable pillow
• Phone charging stands 
• Vacation - let him pick 

You can look through the women's list for ideas, but men are fussier about what they want.  They love practical ideas, so make sure you can return expensive items.  Small items in costs are ok.  Remember, this is just for ideas and every person is unique and different. 

Ideas for Teens
For the kids, some of the best gifts to give are clothing items such as a comfortable winter coat or a warm blanket. For active children, consider gifting them new sports equipment, outdoor toys or an activity set like an art kit or science experiment supplies. For more creative ideas, think about giving educational toys like Legos, board games and puzzles. If your budget allows for it, some electronics such as tablets or video game systems can also make great gifts for kids this Christmas.

• Headphones
• Clothes
• Cash 
• Special Hug card
• Warm clothes, hat, jacket, gloves
• Games
• Card games
• Phone
• Skateboard, roller skates (Helmet also)
• Bike
• Bluetooth Beanie Hat (Headphones built-in)
• Cooking class
• Journal
• iPad, laptop - for school :)
• Sift card to bowling, movie theater
• Engrave something personal
• Computer chair
• printer
• Snowboard lessons
• Water bottle (Drink more water)
• Nintendo Switch
• New Shoes
• Phone charging station, phone charger stand
• Phone charger
• Apple AirTags, HomePod, Apple Watch

More ideas needed?
Check the Amazon gift guide for more ideas: Men, Women, Kids

Some Expensive Ideas
• Gifts that Cost Money
• Disneyland
• Take a Weekend Trip
• Las Vegas
• Cruise
• Mini trip
• Train to a vacation stay

Always Do This Before it's Too Late
• Write a note from the heart on how much you love them
• Take photos together

You Are Also Allowed to Give (But add a personal note)
• Amazon Gift Cards
• Any Gift cards
• Cash
• Lottery tickets are always fun 

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