The little gifts tucked into a stocking are often the first thing kids discover on Christmas morning. They're also perfect for Secret Santa, an advent calendar or a small thank-you. Here are 15 budget-friendly ideas.
First, the stocking
One knitted Christmas stocking with an initial per person: everyone knows which one is theirs, and it comes out again every year.
For kids
- 1. A plush reindeer antler headband, for the family photo.
- 2. A 12 in (30 cm) light-up Santa plush, soft and comforting at bedtime.
- 3. A light-up knitted Christmas gnome to hang in their room.
- 4. "Merry Christmas" window stickers they can put up themselves.
For teens and grown-ups
- 5. Battery copper wire fairy lights to decorate a bedroom or desk.
- 6. An LED curtain light with remote for a bedroom window.
- 7. A Santa hat, in 6 colors, for holiday parties.
- 8. Cozy reindeer house socks.
For decor lovers
- 9. A mini light-up tree, 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm), for a desk or nightstand.
- 10. A light-up wooden house to start a Christmas village.
- 11. Friendship doves: keep one, give the other away.
- 12. A set of 12 wooden nutcrackers to share across several stockings.
For hot cocoa lovers
- 13. A ceramic Christmas mug, with a packet of hot chocolate tucked inside.
- 14. Flameless LED candles for a cozy night in.
For pets
- 15. The Christmas costume for cats and small dogs, with matching hat and bandana.
Find the full selection in our stocking stuffers. For a bigger present, see our 15 Christmas gift ideas for the whole family.