Updated on May 11th, 2026
Finding the right gifts for the men in your life can be difficult, and I know it is easier to find gifts for my mother than for my dad and partner. I created this Christmas gift guide for him with popular entertainment, clothing, and personal care gifts to help you with your Christmas shopping.
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Entertainment
I want to thank Michel from Raistlin0903 for helping out with the entertainment section! Be sure to check out his blog for reviews of movies, tv-series, books, and board games!
Video Games
My partner has a Nintendo Switch and is always looking for new games to play. Some popular video games include:
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (PC) at Steam
- Black Myth: Wukong (PC, PS5) at Gamestop and Steam
- Diablo IV (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X) at Gamestop and Steam
- Elden Ring (PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X) at Gamestop and Steam
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Nintendo Switch) at Gamestop
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch) at Gamestop
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch) at Gamestop
- Pokemon Scarlet (Nintendo Switch) at Gamestop
- Pokemon Violet (Nintendo Switch) at Gamestop
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo Switch) at Gamestop
- Tekken 8 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) at Gamestop and Steam
Books
Books are a great gift for any man who enjoys reading. Some books and series I recommend are:
- Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson at Bookshop
- Artemis by Andy Weir at Bookshop
- A Game of Thrones 5 Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire series) by George R.R. Martin at Bookshop
- The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set by J. R. R. Tolkien at Bookshop
Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan at Bookshop
- Murdle by G.T. Karber at Bookshop
Board Games
Another good option for a gift is a board game! A few board games and card games I suggest are:
- Andor
- Cards Against Humanity
- Cascadia
- Catan
- Exploding Kittens
- Munchkin
- Risk
- Ticket to Ride
Clothing & Accessories
Socks
Socks are a go-to Christmas present for any year. I know my partner will continue wearing socks with holes until I throw them out and buy him new ones. A few places to purchase socks from are:
Sweaters
When I think of Christmas clothing, I automatically think of sweaters, and who would not want a sweater? Especially when it is cold outside, it is nice to stay warm with a festive sweater. You can check out some sweaters here:
Pajamas
Pajamas are another great gift because it is nice to be warm while indoors. Some websites with pajamas are:
Slippers
What is more perfect than some cozy slippers to go along with the pajamas? You can check out these sites:
Gloves
During the winter, wearing gloves is a good idea to keep the hands from getting cold and dry. A good option would be to buy gloves that are touchscreen-compatible. I would recommend checking out these websites:
Hats
You can get a hat to keep the head and ears warm in the cold to go along with the gloves. Several websites are:
Scarves
Scarves also go with gloves and hats to help stay warm while outdoors. I recommend looking at these sites:
Wallets
Pretty much everyone uses a wallet, making this a great gift option. There are different types of wallets like a cardholder, bifold, trifold, or money clip (I know my partner prefers a cardholder while my dad likes a bifold wallet). You can look at these websites for wallets:
Personal Care
Cologne
Cologne is always a go-to gift for men. Popular scents include:
- Armani Acqua di Giò $62+ at Ulta
- Chanel Bleu De Chanel $132+ at Ulta
- Dior Sauvage $71+ at Ulta
- Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme $106+ at Ulta
- Valentino Uomo Born In Rome $100+ at Ulta
- Versace Eros $79+ at Ulta
- Yves Saint Laurent Myslf $97+ at Ulta
Shaving and Beard Care
Along with cologne, shaving and beard care kits are another popular option for a gift. Several kits I recommend are:
- Barberino’s Beard Grooming Set $95 at Ulta
- Barberino’s Perfect Shaving Set $95 at Ulta
- BEVEL Beard Goals Kit $29.95 at Ulta
- Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit $36 at Ulta
- Jack Black Three You Need Shave Set $40 at Ulta
- Johnny B. Hair Care Shave Overnight Toiletry Bag Set $48 at Ulta
Skincare
Skincare gifts are not as common for men, but they still need to care for their skin! Some sets to check out are:
- Clinique For Men: The Age Defense System Anti-Aging Skincare Set $52 at Ulta
- Jack Black Age-Defying Booster Pack $72 at Ulta
- Jack Black Skin Saviors Set $37 at Ulta
- Tiege Hanley Basic Skin Care Routine $18 at Ulta
- Tiege Hanley Essential Skin Care Routine $45 at Ulta
Those are the entertainment, clothing, and personal care gifts that I recommend for men for Christmas. If you are looking for more gift suggestions, you can also check out my Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Men.
Very helpful for brother gift as well! loved it.
Thank you! I’m glad I could help 😊
This is such a helpful list! I find men are so much more difficult to buy for and most of the time they don’t even know what they want!
I agree! Whenever I asked my boyfriend what he wanted he just kept telling me I don’t know, but I knew he has been looking at the Wii U game so I bought him that & some nice winter socks & this man box that has skin care products, cologne & a powerbank.