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Towels—bath towels, hand towels, any towels, really—are always useful, and single guys will especially appreciate the gesture. Decent towels are rarely top of their must-have list!
Similarly, bedsheets make excellent Christmas singleton gifts. Super-soft fleece bedding is always welcome.
Make dinner a design statement. Flatware—spoons, forks, and serving implements used at the table—make great additions to anybody's cutlery range.
Here's a Christmas gift idea that's always welcome: tickets to a movie, concert, or play. And hey, make it a pair so no one ends up alone in the aisle. Perhaps you could be the plus-one?
Gifting homemade foodstuffs serves as a uniquely personal gesture. Jams make for a wonderful option, but things like cake and bread are also popular.
Your average single guy or girl is probably into music. So how about a pair of headphones or earbuds for Christmas?
A useful tech accessory is a phone charger. Make sure it's compatible with their make and model, of course.
Stuck for ideas? A great standby is a gift voucher. But do your homework. Make sure it's redeemable at their favorite store for something they really want.
Sinking into a bath is a luxurious solo activity for rest and relaxation. And adding natural aromatic bath salts to a hot tub is one way of prolonging the pleasure.
How cool is a beanie? In cold weather, wearing this head-hugging brimless hat is a fashionable way to stay warm. And it looks good on guys and gals!
An Airbnb gift card is the perfect way to start a journey and enjoy a one-of-a-kind travel experience.
Instead of buying them a cream they'll never use, go for a jade facial roller and gua sha set.
It's a favorite solo activity, so if it's their scene, consider getting a singleton a pair to go.
And after that long, hot bath, what better than a soft and luxurious robe to wrap yourself in, right?
Most people like coffee; it's one of the most popular drinks in the world. In fact, an estimated 2.25 billion cups are consumed every day. So it's pretty much a guarantee that delighting someone with a bag of freshly ground coffee beans is a Christmas morning winner.
Always popular is a pullover or sweatshirt featuring their favorite city, state, or country. After all, there's no place like home.
Forget those manufactured spray can air fresheners. Instead, seek out a sage bundle. This wonderful herb is bursting with refreshing notes to help cleanse even the smallest and most cluttered of spaces (a singleton's apartment, perhaps).
Okay, it's Christmas and gingerbread Santa cookies are all the rage. But never underestimate the cheering-up potential these tasty and good-looking seasonal treats can have on someone living alone.
If your friend was used to sharing Christmas with a partner but now finds themself celebrating the season solo, get a handle on their new routine by offering them a morning mug. Make sure it's emblazoned with a silly message though, and not something sentimental.
Chocolate is a great leveler, at any time of the year in fact. But a box of candy at Christmas is always welcome, and the fancier the better!
Living solo can mean going out every night seeking new adventures. Or it can mean staying in and binge-watching episodes of a favorite television series. If your buddy loves the latter, a Netflix subscription with Santa's blessing is the answer.
Playing music alone is therapeutic as well as enjoyable. If your friend is a guitarist, supply them with some extra picks and plectrums, and note what happens.
Stay single or get attached? Now there's a question! To help singletons decide, gift them a decision coin. Flicking this currency ends in either a "YES" or a "NO."
Sources: (StrawPoll) (Healthline)
See also: 30 DIY Christmas decorations made with everyday objects
And for anyone living in a chillier climate, how about offering them an electric blanket?
An easily overlooked idea, considering the ubiquity of the mobile device. But a subscription to a favorite magazine will have them checking their mail box with renewed anticipation!
A stand-alone electric toothbrush that looks good on its own is a perfect fit for someone living an independent life.
Offering a bottle of bubbly is your way of making sure the recipient is ready to bring in the new year.
Christmas gift ideas for singletons
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Spending Christmas on your own doesn't mean celebrating alone. Singletons can enjoy the seasonal festivities as much as anyone else. The only problem, perhaps, is choosing a suitable gift for somebody living solo. Fortunately, there are a wealth of gift ideas out there to placate even the most independent of people. So, what are the best presents to offer singletons? Click through and start shopping!