17 Funny Christmas Gifts
There's always one person on your list who you'd rather make laugh than impress. Not because you don't care — if anything, it's the opposite. Getting the funny gift right takes more thought than people give it credit for, because it has to land. A joke that misses is just a slightly awkward object sitting under the tree.
The best funny gifts have something underneath the humour — a bit of warmth, a nod to an in-joke, a sense that you actually know this person. That's what separates genuinely good from novelty-shop filler. Everything in this guide has that quality. You'll know the right one when you see it.
Table of contents
- Santa Costume
- Dark Humor Fiction
- Engraved Wine Glasses
- Cocktail Serviettes
- Hip Flask
- Personalised Hoodie
- Christmas Figurine
- Karaoke Player
- Custom Apron
- Wine Bottle Holder
- Fondue Set
- Dog Paw Protector Socks
- Custom Towels
- Favourite Band Concert Tickets
- Winter Bobble Hat
- Dog Sunglasses
- Beer Tasting Experience
1. Santa Costume
A Santa costume is one of those gifts that pretty much guarantees a laugh. Whether they wear it to a Christmas party or just to answer the door on Christmas morning, it never gets old.
2. Dark Humor Fiction
If their sense of humour leans a little twisted, a dark humor fiction book is the kind of Christmas present they'll actually want to read. Funny, unsettling, and genuinely hard to put down.
3. Engraved Wine Glasses
Engraved wine glasses make Christmas feel a bit more personal — and if you pick the right message, genuinely funny too. They'll think of you every time they pour a glass.
4. Cocktail Serviettes
Because someone's got to mop up the mess after one too many festive drinks.
5. Hip Flask
Because nothing says "I thought of you" quite like a sleek little flask tucked into someone's pocket for whenever they need it.
6. Personalised Hoodie
A personalised hoodie is one of those gifts that actually gets worn. Stick her name on it, an inside joke, whatever — it's cosy, it's Christmas, and it's got a bit of thought behind it.
7. Christmas Figurine
A Christmas figurine that actually makes people laugh? That's the kind of décor that gets talked about every year when it comes out of the box.
8. Karaoke Player
Nothing brings out someone's inner pop star quite like a karaoke player at Christmas. Fair warning - once it's unwrapped, no one's getting an early night.
9. Custom Apron
They'll actually wear this one. A custom apron with their name or a daft saying on it makes cooking feel a bit more official — and a lot more entertaining.
10. Wine Bottle Holder
A wine bottle holder is one of those gifts that's genuinely useful but also says "I know you well enough to know you'll need this."
11. Fondue Set
A fondue set is one of those gifts that sounds a bit retro but actually ends up being the highlight of a dinner party. Nobody ever complains when there's melted cheese involved.
12. Dog Paw Protector Socks
They'll look ridiculous, the dog will hate them for approximately 30 seconds, and then you'll have the funniest video on your phone for the rest of the year.
13. Custom Towels
Custom towels with a funny print or personalised message are actually more useful than most novelty gifts — they'll think of you every time they dry their hands.
14. Favourite Band Concert Tickets
Nothing beats watching your favourite band live. Concert tickets are one of those gifts that people actually get excited about — and they'll probably talk about it for months after.
15. Winter Bobble Hat
A bobble hat is one of those things that looks a bit ridiculous and that's exactly the point. Perfect for someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously when it's freezing outside.
16. Dog Sunglasses
Dog sunglasses are ridiculous in the best possible way. Stick a pair on your mate's dog and you've basically made Christmas.
17. Beer Tasting Experience
They'll get to try loads of different beers and actually learn something about what they're drinking — not a bad way to spend an afternoon.