12 Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Bestie Ahead of Christmas & Hanukkah 2024

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If there's one person that will always support you no matter what, it's your best friend.

With the holiday season approaching, there's no better way to show your bestie some friendship appreciation than with an amazing Christmas or Hanukkah gift.

While you know your friend best, a little inspiration is always welcome, which is why our shopping experts put together a bestie-approved gift guide that will make finding the perfect present easier than ever.

No matter what they like or what your budget is, we've found holiday gifts sure to surprise and delight your best friends. 

The best Christmas gifts and Hanukkah presents are cute, thoughtful, and will have your bestie raving about them for years to come.

For the self-care enthusiast, discover an editor-loved scented candle. We've picked one from Emme NYC that smells like cherry blossom. If they're deep into TikTok gua sha videos, shop a facial massage kit—it's on sale, by the way.

The perfect way to wow your host-with-the-most best friend is with some chic coupe glasses. They'll love whipping them out for a champagne toast at their annual New Year's Eve party.

If your jet-setting bestie prefers a practical gift, you can't go wrong with a cute jewelry case to help keep them organized on their travels.

Looking for a sentimental gift oozing with nostalgia? You'll love the chic BFF pendants we found, which are a stylish upgrade from the friendship bracelet you wore in elementary school.

Whether they live across the country or across the street, ditch the gift card and get your best friend one of these amazing gifts instead.

365 party girl? You and your bestie will love having these BFF flasks on hand, no matter where the night takes you.

With their nostalgic broken heart design, these flasks are too cute not to add to your Instagram story.

We've never met anyone who doesn't enjoy receiving a candle as a gift, especially when it smells as good as this one.

Ideal for your homebody or fragrance-loving friends, this candle smells like Japanese cherry blossoms with notes of bergamot and hinoki.

Plus, our editors love it. "It has major throw. My whole apartment smelled so gorgeous while I was burning this candle," senior commerce editor Lily Rose says. 

This facial massage kit makes a great gift for the skincare or self-care enthusiasts in your life.

It includes a stainless steel gua sha and facial roller, plus a hydrating serum that provides the perfect amount of slip for a de-puffing massage. 

It's on sale now!

We all have at least one friend that's obsessed with Helly Kitty.

If that's the case, look no further than this adorable spiral-bound notebook, which boasts a vegan-leather cover embbossed with the icon herself.

It's practical too, since it can be used for work, school, or journaling.

If your friend is always traveling, they'll really appreciate this chic jewelry case to help keep their favorite pieces organized.

Featuring multiple designated compartments for each type of jewelry, this tiny-but-mighty case can hold up to 10 sets of earrings, 14 rings, 5 necklaces, and a few bracelets.

For the bestie that's on Book Tok, gift them this bestselling novel, which has likely been on their list of books to read for some time now.

It's got everything you want in a rom-com, including an opposites-attract trope that we can't get enough of.

The hostess with the mostess in your life will adore these gorgeous stemless wine glasses, which she can whip out during your next wine night.

With their iridescent rainbow design, these glasses will look amazing dispalyed on a bar cart.

Your Bravo-obsessed bestie will go whackadoodle for this cozy crewneck sweatshirt.

It's the best thing to wear while binging the latest epsidoes of their favorite Real Housewives franchise.

This two-piece pendant set is the adult upgrade to the friendship bracelets you used to get as a kid. It's not only a gift for your friend, but for yourself, too.

It's available in silver or gold, depending on which your besite prefers.

This blush palette is every makeup lover's dream since it features six gorgeous shades.

At just $18, it delivers major bang for your buck.

A massage every day? With this cordless neck and back massager you can!

It features tons of different settings to get a custom massage that will help loosen up all those stress knots.

Not only will this set of crystals help you set intentions and manifest your desires, they'll also look incredibly stylish in your home. 

Depending on what your bestie could benefit from, you can choose from four unique sets. Shop crystals for a fresh start, for healing, for love, and for prosperity and luck.