What to get the Grinch in your life—12 Christmas presents for anyone who hates Christmas

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If you have someone in your life who isn’t so jolly about Christmas time, then you aren’t the only one. While many people find the holidays to be the best time of year, others may feel quite the opposite. Holiday shopping for a grinch can be difficult, which is why we made this list of 12 last-minute gifts you can get someone who isn’t feeling the holiday magic.

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Whether your grinch prefers to stay home on Christmas with their gadgets or is in need of a getaway immediately after family festivities, you can choose from a variety of gifts on this list that this grinch will love, such as a streaming device, noise-cancelling headphones, compact luggage and much more.

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1. Best for the sarcastic grinch: Blue Q Women’s Novelty Crew Socks

Get these socks for the sarcastic grinch in your life

Blue Q has a number of sarcastic products for the people-haters in your life. If your giftee is an introvert who needs these subtle Blue Q Women’s Novelty Crew Socks to tell people to stop talking, Blue Q has you, them and their feet covered. Certain styles of these stocks are still available to arrive by Christmas. They even have more than16,000 reviews and a solid 5-star rating.

$14 at Amazon

2. Best for the grinch who prefers pets over people: Blue Q Shopper ~ People I Want to Meet: Dogs

Shop this humorous bag for the grinch who prefers dogs over people

If your grinch-like giftee is a dog lover who could use a tote stating that they are only interested in meeting new dogs, then you need the People I Want to Meet: Dogs bag. This sturdy, double-handle bag is great for bringing to the grocery store or transporting house items. It’s even waterproof and can hold up to 40 pounds. This bag won’t arrive by Christmas, but lucky for you, the grinch in your life may be okay with that. (For this bag to arrive by Christmas, you can get it at Walmart for $31.98.)

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$15 at Amazon

3. Best for the grinch that keeps to themself: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Get this grinch the best noise-cancelling headphones for Christmas

From reading their book in peace to focusing on their work while the family is over, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is, according to our testers, “the absolute best noise canceling you can buy.” These headphones block out chatter even with just low music playing. They also, overall, have better sound performance than their predecessor. The Bose Music App also includes custom controls for volume, ANC mode, track navigation and voice assistant.

$229 at Amazon

4. Best for the grinch who needs a getaway: Airbnb gift card

Get this gift card for the grinch who needs a getaway weekend

If the giftee just needs to get away from the chaos of preparing for Christmas, then you can send them to a cozy cabin by getting them an Airbnb gift card. What’s great about these gift cards is that they never expire. Plus, you can decide how much you want to give them, whether that be $50, $500 or another amount.

Choose an amount at Airbnb

5. Best for the grinch who streams solo: Roku Ultra (2022)

Help this grinch binge all of their favorite shows during the holidays

There are so many different things to love about the Roku Ultra 2022—from its ability to support every major streaming device in 4K to its reasonable price. Our team loves that it includes a rechargeable battery, a program that makes it easy to access all of your apps and a lost remote finder feature. It even has a control where you can search content with your voice, meaning your giftee can easily request to watch The Grinch on HBO Max.

$100 at Best Buy

6. Best for the quiet grinch: All-new Kindle (2022 release)

Gift the grinch who loves to read with the All-new kindle

Does this grinch prefer to read in solitude in the corner of a coffee shop? Well, then they may enjoy using the all-new Kindle (2022 release) in their down time. This version makes it easy to read in any light setting—from outside on a sunny day to in your dark bedroom at night. It also has top-notch resolution and enough storage for a library of books. Even better: this portable, 6-inch kindle can fit into their stocking (well, that’s if they even have one).

$90 at Amazon

7. Best for the grinch who wines: Napa Valley Holiday Wine Gift Tower

Gift the grinch with this gift basket of amazing wine and treats

Get your giftee this lovely gift basket of goodies if they don’t prefer the typical holiday drinks and sweets, yet love wine. In the Napa Valley Holiday Wine Gift Tower, they will receive classic and delicious Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay straight from wine country and a handful of sweets, such as Ghirardelli chocolate, truffles, popcorn and more.

$85 at Wine.com

8. Best for the stressed grinch: Headspace app

Help the grinch in your life find happiness with Headspace

Sometimes, our loved ones just aren’t in the holiday spirit due to life stressors. To help this person decompress, the Headspace app is a good tool to guide them toward happiness​, less stress and better sleep. The app includes guided meditations, tips on how to decrease anxiety, habit-building tips and more.

$6 per month at Headspace

9. Best for the homebody grinch: LG C2 TV

The best TV for the stay-at-home grinch

Our testers chose the LG C2 as the best TV you can buy right now. It has amazing image quality from the self-lit pixels. With the OLED display, the brightness on this TV can be adjusted per pixel. In addition to great brightness, this TV also has great color volume—making it a great gift for gamers and stay-at-home grinches alike.

$1,297 at Amazon

10. Best for the grinch who needs a trip: Western Flyer

Help the grinch who deserves a vacation after the holidays

If your grinch is looking to escape the chaos of Christmas events and shopping, then this Western Flyer that was rated as the best under-seat carry-on luggage by our team is a great gift for them. It will fit under any airline seat, yet still leave enough space for them to relax. This bag includes a front panel to hold water and a large zip pocket for books, smartphones and more. Even better: it can be carried with either the built-in handle or shoulder strap.

$265 at TOM BIHN

11. Best for the grinch who plans ahead: Maalbok 2023-2024 Wall Calendar

Help this grinch get ahead of their 2023 goals

If this grinch is eager to skip over the rest of 2022 and start their 2023 plans, then this Maalbok 2023-2024 Wall Calendar is a thoughtful, wallet-friendly gift. It has a variety of designs and colors for each month, such as green cactuses in January and blue flowers in April. What’s better: it has a sturdy wire binding and loop that makes it easy to hang up on the wall.

$13 at Amazon

12. Best for the gaming grinch: Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset

The best gift for the grinch who prefers to play games on holidays

If you’re shopping for the grinch who loves gaming devices, then look no further than the Oculus Quest 2 that our team rated best overall. This VR headset is stable, high quality and comfortable to wear since it can be adjusted. (If your favorite grinch wears glasses, they will need to install the thin-plastic spacer that comes with this headset.) Overall, this is a great device for any grinch who may enjoy immersive experiences, unique filmmaking features and the use of controls and player movements.

$400 at Best Buy

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