What are original Christmas gifts?

September 13, 2019 (Last update: November 10, 2026)

It’s getting harder and harder to find a fun, fitting and original Christmas gift for someone. People often already have everything, and if they don’t, they usually just buy it themselves. So how do you still manage to surprise someone with a gift that’s appreciated and different from the usual? That’s something many people wonder about. Us too, so we put our creative brains to work to come up with a top 10 of original gifts for Christmas, for example. The gifts are listed in random order and have been tested with several recipients. That way we know they’re not only original and often unique, but also genuinely appreciated by the person receiving them. Which matters, because you want to know whether all the effort you’ve put into finding, arranging or buying something really hits the mark. So no worries when you choose one of the gifts below.

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Top 10 original Christmas gifts

1. Cordless vacuum cleaner – still not very common, but very handy and innovative. And with all the recent developments, the suction power is really good too. So no more problems with cords that fall out or are too short: you can vacuum quickly and easily wherever you want with this innovative gift. You can find more information on draadlozestofzuigers.com or pick one directly here.

2. Long ski weekend – a gift people won’t expect, but for winter sports fans it’s the ultimate surprise. Use reviews on Vakantiesitesvergelijken.com to find the best provider and get booking!

3. Naughty toy – these days it’s normal and accepted to talk about this with your friends. It’s not only fun to try – if you haven’t already with your partner – but with all the different options there’s bound to be something suitable. Not familiar yet with sex toys? No worries, you’re not the only one, so first read the article Why should you use a sex toy? before you start looking around on, for example, Zoemmm.com.

4. VR headset – truly original and useful for many purposes. Not just for gaming or watching films, but also for watching erotic videos, so it’s a well‑received gift for both younger and older adults. We think the Oculus GO is a good VR headset, for example.

5. Robot lawn mower – it may cost a bit, but you really get something in return. You’ll never have to mow your lawn again and it will always be neatly maintained by a robot mower. By now they’re a familiar sight on lawns and have been developed further, so the robot itself knows where it needs to be and when: on the grass, in the charger or right by the compost heap. A brilliant, original invention. Compare them on grasmaaiersvergelijken.com or find the best one at Coolblue.

6. City trip – original, very versatile and you decide the budget yourself. You can go to Prague for a cheap overnight stay, or opt for something more luxurious with a long weekend in Moscow. Something for everyone. At D-reizen you can quickly and easily book the city trip you want, or first do some research on vakantiesitesvergelijken.com.

7. Garden furniture – obviously only suitable for people with a balcony or garden. Want to find something original? Then take a look at Fonq.nl, a site with an extremely varied product range.

8. Cargo bike – perfect for the target group ‘parents with young children’. Again, not the cheapest gift, but very fun and original. Prices vary depending on the options you choose. Read this article to learn more about cargo bikes and make your choice. Want to surprise your wife or husband and enjoy the gift yourself as well? Then go for this unique Christmas present.

9. Dating site subscription – not suitable for everyone and not an everyday gift, but for a single adult it can be a really fun and original present. You might help your friend take that first step and find a partner via a dating site. You can do this easily by giving a dating site subscription for Christmas. You can decide which dating site to choose using “Top 10 dating websites”.

10. Home accessories – it might not sound that original at first, but that’s very different nowadays. You’ll always find something nice for someone on our favourite home & living websites, such as Goossens.nl or Zooff.nl. Plenty of original gifts for the home, so this one definitely deserves a place on the list.

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Cheap Sinterklaas and Christmas gifts

If, for example, you’re looking for cheaper gifts for Christmas or Sinterklaas, you can find more information in the following articles:
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