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2022 has turned out not too shabby. We’ve seen the greatest slap of all time, cheered to the booziest of all booze, lived through a monarch’s dramatic transition, and even witnessed the dance of the dragons… It’s an unprecedented year, we'll say, with some never-seen-before highbrows and lowbrows. And one of the lowbrows of 2022 is this year’s holiday season, which is coming at us earlier and more aggressive than ever, cursing you with a giftee list that is longer and harder-to-shop-for than last winter's. If only there's an easy fix.
Here with the assist is some words of wisdom from our own gifting experts: When all else fails, never hesitate to go for something approved by the masses. A popular gift, therefore, can be the quick fix to all your gifting conundrums. And after sleuthing through our own gift guides—from the best gifts for men to the most infallible gifts for wife to the coolest tech gifts, here’s a roll call of the 25 most popular gifts of 2022 that are all best-sellers among best-sellers, completely foolproof, and desired by many—including those on your list. From the exceptional to the luxury, the easy-peasy to the sensational, these most popular gifts of 2022 are suitable for everyone, even yourself.
Most Popular Gift on Amazon
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
Most Popular Gift on Amazon
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
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There's perhaps no gift more people-pleasing than the gift of a warm nightcap or refreshing morning sips, for anyone on your shopping list. (And being able to unearth it from Amazon really takes the guesswork out of holiday shopping.)
Most Popular Esquire-Endorsed Gift
FLIKR Personal Concrete Fireplace
Most Popular Esquire-Endorsed Gift
FLIKR Personal Concrete Fireplace
The gift of fire is a doozy one. FLIKR's personal fireplace, burning safely and cleanly, will impress that unique gesture with some practical kicks like warmth, vibe, and the whiz of roasting something over it.
Most popular gift for him
Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
Most popular gift for him
Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
It's what his wardrobe lacks: A rugged trucker jacket that gets better with age on the outside, and stays eternally warm on the inside. Whether he wants to dress it up or down, he'll never shed that The Breakfast Club's Judd Nelson swagger in it.
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Most popular gift for dad
Holy Grail Steak Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef
Most popular gift for dad
Holy Grail Steak Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef
Each scrummy hunk of Wagyu marbled beef by Holy Grail Steak is legit and gorgeous. A dad who knows their steak—or even doesn't—will want to take a deep bite into these prime-cut sirloins, strips, or ribeyes. The only question is: Who's gonna cook it?
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Most popular gift for mom
ASUTRA Magnesium Body Butter Lotion Bundle
Most popular gift for mom
ASUTRA Magnesium Body Butter Lotion Bundle
They've battled stiff joint and muscle pain for years without a clear solution. Until now, that is, with the formula of magnesium, shea butter, and vitamin E. The final selling point? It's Venus Williams' go-to recovery solution.
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Most Popular White Elephant Gift
By Snoop Dogg 'From Crook to Cook'
Most Popular White Elephant Gift
By Snoop Dogg 'From Crook to Cook'
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Snoop Dogg's cookbook almost sold out last December as a white elephant or dirty Santa gift. Though, on a serious note, it's surprisingly an eye-opening read with recipes from filet mignon to Frito BBQ twists. Munchies be damned.
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Most Popular self-care gift
MIKO Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine
Most Popular self-care gift
MIKO Shiatsu Foot Massager Machine
Now 48% Off
From moms to dads, husbands to wives, this foot massager has managed to make everyone happy, because everyone wants to sit back and enjoy some self-pampering in their downtime.
Most popular drink to gift
Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey
Most popular drink to gift
Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey
The best bottle to gift should have both a fascinating backstory and a supreme taste under the cork. Uncle Nearest's Tennessee whiskey, under the banner of former slave Nathan "Nearest" Green who taught Jack Daniel the craft of distillery, is one they can drink neat or on the rocks while waxing about the forgotten history of whiskey in sweet and savory notes.
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Most Popular Gift Box
Bespoke Post x Esquire Issue Seven
Most Popular Gift Box
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It's the swankiest of all gift boxes, if you don't mind us laying ourselves on thick: It's got the useful stuff, stylish stuff, tasty stuff, sophisticated stuff, and the vibe-y stuff. Cool through and through.