Hot, cool, and very trendy gifts to give and to receive for Christmas.
Having a difficult time trying to decide what to gift your significant other, mother, father, son, daughter, best friend, or coworker? I've put together a great list of the best presents to gift as Christmas approaches, to help make your job a little easier.
What's always popular is the Amazon Kindle, Wii, Xbox, Apple iPod and MacBook, Garmin GPS, LCD HDTV, electric toothbrush, digital cameras, fragrances, and gift baskets. If you want to splurge, how about a romantic trip to Paris, France?
Pick the best Christmas present!
Bet you can't pick just one!
Apple iPod nano
"Dear Santa, I've been a very good girl this year ..."
I purchased green and pink 8GB Apple iPod nanos for me and hubby for gifting!
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Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Green (3rd Generation)
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea more...7 points
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Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Pink (3rd Generation)
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea more...4 points
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Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (3rd Generation)
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea more...1 point
Apple iPod Shuffle
"Dear Santa, My nieces would love one of these please."
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Apple 1 GB iPod shuffle Purple (3rd Generation)
Using either witchcraft, fairy dust or highly gift more...2 points
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Apple 1 GB iPod shuffle Silver (3rd Generation)
Using either witchcraft, fairy dust or highly gift more...2 points
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Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Blue (2nd Generation)
The world's smallest digital music player, the 1GB more...1 point
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Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Green (2nd Generation)
Using either witchcraft, fairy dust or highly gift more...1 point
Apple MacBook
OMG--I seriously want one of these ... "Dear Santa,"
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Apple MacBook Pro MA896LL/A 15" Notebook PC (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
Presenting the world's most advanced notebook comp more...5 points
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Apple MacBook Pro MA895LL/A 15" Notebook PC (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)
Presenting the world's most advanced notebook comp more...3 points
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Apple MacBook MB062LL/B 13.3" Notebook PC (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, 8x SuperDrive) White
Comes now with the new Mac OS 10.5 Leopard with ov more...2 points
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Apple MacBook MB061LL/B 13.3" Notebook PC (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo Drive) White
With an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz processor, MacBoo more...2 points
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Apple MacBook MB062LL/A13.3" Notebook PC (2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, 8x SuperDrive) White
The new MacBook is faster and more powerful than e more...2 points
Digital Camera: FujiFilm Finepix
I've got the V10 and love it!
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Fujifilm Finepix V10 5.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gun Metal Grey)
The Fuji FinePix V10 Digital Camera redefines the more...3 points
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Fujifilm Finepix S700 7.1MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom
The Fujifilm FinePix S700 is for anyone seeking an more...3 points
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Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd 8MP Digital Camera with 18x Optical Image Stabilization
The Finepix S8000FD Digital Camera appears more as more...3 points
Digital Camera: Professional Grade
"Dear Santa, I'm ready for that upgrade -- ;-)"
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Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-135mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF Nikkor Zoom Lens
Breathtaking image quality assured by a high-perfo more...2 points
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Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
Canon EOS 30D brings proven EOS technology to a ne more...1 point
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Pentax K200D 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
The PENTAX K200D, perfect for developing digital S more...1 point
Fragrances for Men
"Dear Santa, Why not treat yourself???"
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Dolce & Gabbana By Dolce & Gabbana For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 4.2 Ounces
DOLCE & GABBANA by Dolce & Gabbana for MEN more...1 point
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Armani Code By Giorgio Armani For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 2.5 Ounces
ARMANI CODE by Giorgio Armani for MEN EDT SPRAY 2. more...1 point
Fragrances for Women
"Dear Santa, I'm about out of my Beautiful ..."
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Dolce & Gabbana The One for Women 2.5 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
New in factory retail box .2 points
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Obsession By Calvin Klein - Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Oz Women
Launched by the design house of Calvin Klein in 19 more...2 points
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DKNY Be Delicious by Donna Karan for Women 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
DKNY Be Delicious..Take a bit out of life! This fu more...1 point
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Beautiful By Estee Lauder For Women. Eau De Parfum Spray 2.5 Ounces
BEAUTIFUL by Estee Lauder for WOMEN EAU DE PARFUM more...1 point
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EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1.7 OZ - PALOMA PICASSO by Paloma Picasso
Launched by the design house of Paloma Picasso in more...1 point
Garmin GPS
"Dear Santa, OMG--my hubby really NEEDS this!"
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Garmin nüvi 260 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Bring the ultra-cool nüvi 260 along for the ride, more...1 point
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Garmin nüvi 760 Portable GPS Automobile Navigator
Loaded and wide, n?vi 760 has it all - advanced na more...1 point
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Garmin nüvi 350 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Text-to-Speech
What if one device could help you navigate anywher more...1 point
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Garmin nüvi 360 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Bluetooth and Text-to-Speech
The Garmin nüvi 360 GPS Navigator and Personal Tr more...1 point
Gourmet Gift Basket
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Sweet Indulgences Premium Chocolate Gift Tower - Gourmet Food Gift Basket
A towering gift for insatiable chocolate lovers th more...2 points
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Renewal Spa Relaxing Lavender Bath and Body Gift Basket - Large
Pamper her with a personal course in the three R's more...2 points
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Gardener's Delight: Gardening & Gourmet Gift Basket
Indulge them in one of their favorite past-times w more...2 points
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Green Tea Zen Calming Spa Bath and Body Gift Set - Gift Basket
Learn what tranquility is all about and help her b more...2 points
KitchenAid Appliances
"Dear Santa, Grandma could really use some help in the kitchen."
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KitchenAid KSM150PSPK Komen Foundation Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Pink
In support of a cure for breast cancer, pink is a more...4 points
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KitchenAid Artisan 5-qt. Stand Mixer - Green Apple (KSM150)
The Artisan mixer's strong 325-watt motor delivers more...3 points
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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers
Retro styled and easy to use, the KitchenAid Artis more...2 points
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KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Metallic Chrome
5 QT, Metallic Chrome, Artisan Stand Mixer With Po more...2 points
LCD HDTV 46"
"Dear Santa, My mother would love one of these!"
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Sharp Aquos LC46D64U 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
The Aquos D64U Series fits a large screen size int more...4 points
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Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
The Samsung LN-T4665F 46-inch 1080p HDTV has Integ more...3 points
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Sony KDL46XBR5 46" BRAVIA XBR(R) series LCD Flat Panel HDTV
Experience unsurpassed picture quality with the Br more...1 point
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Mitsubishi Diamond Series LT-46231 - 46" LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV
The Diamond LT-46231 combines high gloss slim, sle more...1 point
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Toshiba REGZA 46RF350U Super Narrow 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
The sharp, clear picture of the Toshiba 46RF350U 4 more...1 point
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Westinghouse LTV46W1 46" LCD HDTV
The Westinghouse 46-inch LTV-46W1 HD LCD TV featur more...1 point
Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush
"Dear Santa, Hubby needs one of these real bad ..."
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Philips Sonicare Essence 5300 Power Toothbrush
With dynamic sonic technology and soft contour-fit more...0 points
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Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush with Sanitizer
Sonicare HX6932/10 Flexcare electric toothbrush. T more...0 points
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Philips Sonicare Essence E5550 Rechargeable Toothbrush System with 2 Handles, 4 Brush Heads, 1 Brush Head Holder, 2 Travel Cases, 4 Hygienic Travel Caps and 1 Charger Base
The NEW Sonicare Essence Series rechargable power more...0 points
Sonos Digital Music System
"Dear Santa, Please bring one of these for hubby!"
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Sonos ZP100 Digital Music System Bundle (BU101)
Get started listening to music in two rooms of you more...1 point
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Sonos BU130 Digital Music System Bundle
The Sonos Bundle 130 gives you everything you need more...1 point
Spode Christmas Dinnerware etc.
"Dear Santa, just a set for four please."
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Spode Christmas Tree Oval Dish
Spode, a name traditionally associated with elegan more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs, Service for 4
Christmas Tree Dinnerware by Spode. 12 Piece Dinne more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree Bless this Home Tray 11 inch L x 7 inch W
The perfect size for anything cookies to main cour more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree 5-Piece Dinnerware Place Setting, Service for 1
What makes Spode the world's best selling Christma more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree 3-Piece Tea Set
Decorated centrally with the famous original Spode more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree Bread Basket 14 inch L x 7- 1/2 inch W
Since 1938, Spode Christmas Tree is the most recog more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree Annual Border 70th Anniversary Round Platter 12 inch
Rich color and subtle vintage detail make this col more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree 10- 1/2-Inch Deviled Egg Tray
With the introduction of Christmas Tree by Spode i more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree Mugs, Set of 4
Spode, a name traditionally associated with elegan more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree Glass Pitcher
An elegant glass pitcher, perfect for holiday eggn more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree Bread and Butter Plate
Spode, a name traditionally associated with elegan more...2 points
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Spode Christmas Tree Round Covered Deep Dish
Designed in 1937, Spode's Christmas Tree is one of more...2 points
Xbox 360
"Dear Santa, My brother would love one of these please!"
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Xbox 360 Core Sports Bundle" Video Game System With 3 Games"
Xbox 360 is the future of entertainment. With the more...3 points
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Xbox 360 Console Includes 20GB Hard Drive
The Xbox 360 Premium System is the way to begin ex more...2 points
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Xbox 360 Elite System Console Includes 120GB Hard Drive
Introducing Xbox 360 Elite, the premier Xbox 360 c more...2 points
Xbox Accessories
"Dear Santa, Don't forget accessories for that Xbox!"
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows
Discover greater precision, comfort, and control w more...2 points
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Playseats Classic Gaming Seat (Black Alcantara)
The steel constructed USA Classic Playseat is reco more...1 point
Xbox Video Games
"Dear Santa, Don't forget games for that Xbox!"
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Rock Band Special Edition
Time to release your inner rock star! Dive into Ro more...1 point
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Dance Dance Revolution Universe Bundle
Dance Dance Revolution: Universe Bundle continues more...1 point
What's the history of the Christmas present?
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Christmas presents and the history of Christmas gift giving has a long history. Earliest historical references seem to point to the origin occurring in Ancient Rome. High ranking officials were required to give gifts to the Emperor around the time of the Winter Solstice. They were not exactly Christmas presents as we know it, at least not then, date, but instead were part of the celebration of the birth of the Sun God.
St. Nicholas is by far the most easily recognized source of Christmas presents around the world. Parents would leave small gifts of candy or fruits for their children in the honor of St. Nicholas. Eventually the date of this exchange of gifts became associated with the December 25th festivities.
Christmas presents became even more of a focal point of the holiday experience in the mid-19th century when Americans began to shift from exchanging small, simple gifts and instead began taking a more consume-driven approach to Christmas presents and gift exchanges. It is thought that advertising may have encouraged the shift in Christmas Presents and the style of giving that was being done by Americans. In addition, the poem "A Visit from St. Nick" (otherwise known as "The Night Before Christmas") was written by Clement Moore in 1822 and published. The poem describes Santa Clause climbing down chimneys and stuffing stockings full of Christmas presents before flying off into the Christmas night with his miniature sled and magical reindeer.
More than likely it was a combination of advertising, the poetry and many other cultural influences that brought about the change in exchange attitudes surrounding the exchange of Christmas presents. Now, however, the anticipation of both giving and receiving Christmas presents leads to some creative opportunities of gift giving. Christmas parties, family dinners and more traditional forms of gift giving or hiding Christmas presents under the Christmas tree all present chances to surprise your family and friends with unique and interesting Christmas presents.
--Christmas Presents: History and Trivia by Gail Leino .
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A Romantic Trip to Paris, France!
"Dear Santa, You deserve a trip with Mrs. Claus!"
A Romantic Hotel in Paris, France!
"Dear Santa, Don't forget that room for the Mrs."
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What's your favorite present listed in this lens?
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Hi, Nice work! My fav gift from this range has to be the Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV......I really want one of those!
When are you gifting this year?
Merry Christmas to YOU ...

Santa Claus, who is this guy?
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or simply "Santa", is the legendary and mythical figure who, in many Western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24Poll: In a changing nation, Santa endures. Associated Press, December 22, 2006. or on his Feast Day, December 6 (Saint Nicholas Day). The legend may have part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historic...
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What is Christmas?
Christmas (), also referred to as Christmas Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.Christmas, Merriam-Webster. Retrieved October 6, 2008."Christmas," MSN Encarta. Retrieved October 6, 2008."Christmas", The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913. The day marks the beginning of the larger season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days. The nativity of Jesus, which is the basis for the anno Domini system of dating, is thought to have occurred between 7 and 2 BC.Smith, Mark D. "Of Jesus and Quirinius." Catholic Biblical Quarterly; Apr2000, Vol....
All you need to know about Christmas
- The History of Christmas by Ben Best
- For a very thorough look at the history of Christmas, this would be the website for you!
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Christmas Nativity Sets
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Remembering Christmases past, I think of the beautiful Christmas Nativity Sets that the churches I attended would set up. They were usually very life-like, even larger than life, with straw and the manger. Today, you can captivate that memorable sett...
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Christmas Angels
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