The holidays are different this year, and many aren’t able to celebrate with family and friends—at least not in-person. That doesn’t mean festivities are canceled, because we cannot emphasize enough how much we want to very loudly say farewell to 2020.
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Whether you’re one of the lucky ones that gets to attend a socially-distanced, mask-required holiday fête (even if it’s just you, your parents and your dog) or you’re keeping the festivities virtual this year, you don’t want to show up (or log on) empty-handed, especially when your very kind hostess is trusting you to come into their home.
You want to put some thought into a unique gift for the ultimate hostess, because yes, it is obvious when you bring a candle you grabbed at the drugstore on the way over, and no, that wine you bought at CVS en route is not drinkable. Don’t worry if you’re having trouble brainstorming a gift that will really stand out, because we’ve done the hard work for you. From vintage-inspired champagne coupe glasses and a mixology kit to a whimsical picture frame and chakra-balancing eye mask, scroll through for the best gifts to show your appreciation this year.