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Gifting, sorted

What’s the occasion?

Ideas, etiquette and card messages for every occasion, plus free tools for Secret Santa and gift budgets.

BirthdaysMother’s DayFather’s DayValentine’s DayAnniversariesWeddingsBaby showers and new babiesGraduationHousewarmingThank-you giftsGet well soonSympathy and condolenceRetirementNew job or promotionTeacher giftsBoss’s DaySecret Santa and gift exchangesGrandparents Day

Holidays and festivals

ChristmasThanksgiving (hostess gifts)EasterHanukkahLunar New YearEid al-FitrDiwaliHoliRaksha BandhanBhai DoojKarva Chauth

Who’s it for?

Gift ideas by person

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MenWomenMomDadWifeHusbandBoyfriendGirlfriendTeensKidsCoworkersTeachersGrandparentsFriends

Coming up

Next on the gift calendar

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DiwaliSunday 8 November 2026Thanksgiving (hostess gifts)Thursday 26 November 2026HanukkahFriday 4 December 2026ChristmasFriday 25 December 2026Lunar New YearSaturday 6 February 2027Valentine’s DaySunday 14 February 2027

Free tools

Make gifting easier

Gift message writerWhat to write in the card, for any occasion and tone. Secret Santa generatorDraw names online with exclusions and private links. Gift budget plannerEveryone you buy for, what you’ll spend, what’s done. Gift calendarCountdowns to the next festivals and holidays.

By year

Anniversary gifts

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1Paper2Cotton3Leather4Fruit and flowers5Wood6Iron7Wool or copper8Bronze9Pottery10Tin or aluminum11Steel12Silk or linen13Lace14Ivory15Crystal20China25Silver30Pearl35Coral40Ruby45Sapphire50Gold55Emerald60Diamond

Know-how

Gift guides

All guides →
How much to give for a wedding giftA practical guide to wedding gift amounts by how close you are to the couple, what to do if you are…How much to spend on giftsHow much to spend on birthday, holiday and other gifts for partners, family, friends, colleagues an…Gift etiquette for awkward momentsPlain answers to the awkward questions: is regifting OK, how fast to send a thank-you note, what to…Office gift etiquetteHow to handle gifts at work: should you give your boss a gift, how much to spend on colleagues, gro…Gifts for people who have everythingIdeas for the hardest people to buy for: experiences, consumables, time, upgrades of things they al…Last-minute gifts that don’t look last-minuteForgot a birthday or a holiday? Gifts you can arrange today: experiences, e-gift cards done well, l…How to run a Secret SantaSet the budget, the date and the rules, draw names fairly online, handle couples and people who can…Eco-friendly gift wrappingWays to wrap gifts without throwaway paper: fabric wrapping, reusable bags, newspaper and brown pap…White elephant gift ideas and rulesHow a white elephant gift exchange works, the most common rules, and 25 white elephant gift ideas t…Milestone birthday gift ideasGift ideas for big birthdays: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th and beyond, from experiences to ke…Bridal shower gift ideasWhat to give at a bridal shower: registry items, personal gifts, group gifts and how much to spend,…Engagement gift ideasEngagement gift ideas: celebration, keepsakes, wedding-planning help and experiences, plus whether …Gift basket ideasGift basket ideas you can build yourself: movie night, spa, coffee lover, new home, new baby, get w…ShagunWhy shagun amounts end in 1, common amounts by relationship, envelope etiquette and what to give at…