What Should I Put on My Christmas List

How it works

Asked what you want and your mind goes blank? Press the button for three of 57 ideas for your Christmas list, from walkie-talkies to a museum membership.

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Start with your age

After your first press, the list beside the button narrows the draw to ideas for kids, teens or grown-ups. The other groups sort by what the gift is for: your room, making things, playing, getting outside, or an experience. Experiences holds 11.

Write a list people can use

Press a few times and write down the ideas that make you smile. Add a color, a size or a favorite next to each, and put one small idea on the list for the people who want to give you something little.

Tips

Mix small ideas with big ones, so every relative can find something on your list.

Questions and answers

What should a teenager put on their Christmas list?

Headphones, fairy lights for your room, an instant camera, a big hoodie, a skateboard or concert tickets with a friend. The For teens group holds 24 ideas.

What should I ask for Christmas if I don't know what I want?

Ask for an experience or a class: a trip to see family, a cooking class, a museum membership or lessons in something new. They are things you will remember, not store.

What should a kid put on their Christmas list?

Walkie-talkies, a marble run, a science kit, a magic trick set, a scooter or the first books of a series. The For kids group holds 24.

All 57 Christmas list ideas

For kids 24

Art set in a carry case Pencils, pastels and paints in one box you can take anywhere.
Beanbag chair A soft corner for reading or gaming.
Bike A bike that fits you now, with a lock and a light.
Book series to start The first three books of a series, so you can keep reading.
Card game for the family A quick game everyone from seven up can play.
Chess set A wooden set to learn on and keep for life.
Day at a theme park A whole day of rides, saved for the summer.
Glow-in-the-dark star stickers Stars and planets for the ceiling that glow after lights out.
Horse riding lesson A first lesson at a riding school.
Ice skates Your own pair, so you can skate whenever the rink is open.
Jewelry making kit Beads, cord and clasps for bracelets and necklaces.
Journal with a lock Somewhere private to write things down.
Kids cookbook and apron Simple recipes with pictures, and an apron that fits.
Magic trick set Cards, cups and coins with tricks to learn and perform.
Marble run Tracks and funnels that snap together; build a new course every day.
Polymer clay set Colored clay you shape and harden in the oven.
Remote control car Fast enough for the driveway and tough enough to crash.
Science kit Crystals, slime or a volcano, with the experiments explained.
Scooter For the sidewalk and the park; ask for a helmet with it.
Sled Ready for the first snowfall.
Stuffed animal of a favorite animal Pick a real animal you love, big enough to hug.
Tickets to a sports game Seats for a team you follow, with a scarf or a cap.
Trampoline park visit An hour of jumping with friends.
Walkie-talkies Two handsets for talking between rooms or across the park.

For teens 14

Board game for game nights Something for four or more people that plays in an hour.
Concert with a friend Two tickets, so you can take someone along.
Driving lessons A few lessons with an instructor once you are old enough.
Fairy lights for your room Warm string lights for a wall, a shelf or a headboard.
Headphones Over-ear or in-ear, for music, games and long car rides.
Hoodie in your favorite color The kind of big, soft hoodie you will wear every day.
Instant camera and film Photos that print in a minute, to stick on your wall.
Model rocket kit Build it, paint it and launch it in an open field.
Phone tripod A small bendy tripod for photos, videos and video calls.
Room makeover budget Money or vouchers to change your room how you want it.
Skateboard A complete board and a helmet to start learning.
Sketchbook and fine liners A thick sketchbook and pens in a few widths.
Video game you have wanted The one you keep watching other people play.
Wall art print A print of a place, a film or an artist you love.

For grown-ups 12

Bread-baking kit A proving basket, a scraper and a bag of good flour.
Cooking class Learn one cuisine properly in an evening.
Good pillow The one thing people use every night and never replace.
Houseplant and a pot Something green and easy for a bright corner.
Jigsaw puzzle A big puzzle for the quiet days after Christmas.
Language course Lessons in the language you keep meaning to learn.
Membership to a museum or garden Free visits all year, so you go more than once.
Nice set of bedding Sheets and a duvet cover you actually like.
Pair of good walking boots Waterproof and broken in by spring.
Subscription to a magazine you love Something new to read every month.
Tent for two Your first night camping out, with a friend.
Weekend class in a craft Woodwork, pottery or jewelry making, in one weekend.

For your room 3

Blackout curtains For late sleep-ins and dark afternoon naps.
Bookshelf Room for the books stacked on the floor.
Desk lamp Good light for homework, drawing or reading.

To make things 2

Embroidery kit A hoop, thread and a printed design to stitch.
Watercolor paint set Paints, brushes and thick paper for a first try at watercolor.

To get outside 1

Binoculars For birds, boats and the moon.

Experiences 1

Trip to see family far away A visit to the people you miss most.

How this list was compiled

Own list of 57 things to ask for at Christmas, written 2026-09-23. Ideas only: no brands, shops or prices. The age groups are our own judgment; many ideas sit in more than one. Licence: own work