Every Christmas, people around the world get gifts ranging from clothes such as sweaters and socks to electronics such as Playstations and Xboxes. People often struggle to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones or friends, as they might not know exactly what they want or need. Now that it’s the holiday season, here are some gifts that are considered “outdated” or “every year gifts” and maybe should be avoided when shopping. 

Gifts that are too common include body wash and body sprays, such as Axe. While these can be useful gifts, as they can be used for a long time and make the person using them smell good, they get gifted practically every year whenever the gift giver can’t think of another idea. If someone does ask for body spray or body wash, however, they are very easy to find in value packs.  

A gift that some may see as outdated in 2024 are selfie sticks. While they allow people to snap a quick photo with ease, they take up a lot of space, and some may not be able to take them everywhere they go. 

Another gift that can be considered outdated is hoverboards. Hoverboards took the world by storm in roughly 2016, but they are hardly seen in the present day. While they are a nice way to get around in an interesting fashion, it may not be at the top of someone’s wish list. 

More gifts that are given too frequently include socks and shirts. Just like the body spray and body wash, they are definitely nice gifts to receive. But some just end up being re-gifted to someone else. 

Overall, these gifts aren’t the worst things to give during the holiday season. But by paying close attention to people’s interests throughout the year, gift givers can find better presents. They also can check out what is trending during the current year. Even though it may take more time, it is worth seeing someone happy with a gift that matches their interests.