The 26 best Christmas gifts that'll arrive by December 25

Let me speak from experience: I never knew just how much a self-heating mug could revolutionize my morning coffee routine until the Ember came into my life. Just brew your drink, then set your ideal temperature (somewhere between 120-145°F) and sip for hours without catching a chill. Don't want to take my word for it? Broida said it's the best heated coffee mug and the household appliance he'd be most likely to save in a fire, which is quite the endorsement.

Ember mugs are selling fast, so color options are few and far between. Right now, copper and white are your best bet if you want 'em to arrive in time. 

Break up into teams (anywhere from 2 to twelve people) and see if you're on the same — wait for it — wavelength. One by one, teammates will give a clue (like gelato) and the rest of the team will put their heads together to decide where it falls on the spectrum (hot or cold). The closer you are, the more points you get!

A bunch of Lego's holiday releases are long gone (yep, including that Christmas tree), but this zero-maintenance stunner is still in stock. Their creativity will blossom as they turn 608 pieces into this realistic-looking poinsettia, complete with posable foliage and a woven basket base. It's best suited for ages 18 and up, but younger builders can give it a whirl (with some backup, of course).

The next time your globe-trotter hits the skies, they can plug this Bluetooth adapter into the airplane seat's audio jack to pair their AirPods (or any wireless headphones) with ease — and they can sync up their seatmate's earbuds. Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida called it a "genius gadget" in his review, writing that it "worked flawlessly, pairing easily with my AirPods Pro and remembering that connection from one session to the next." 

Selena Gomez is a big fan of Our Place, so it's no wonder that the brand's small-but-mighty oven made this year's Google Holiday 100 (and not to mention, a spot on our list of the best air fryers!). This space-saving beauty can air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat and broil , plus it comes with four accessories — a nonstick sheet pan, air fryer basket, wire rack and crumb tray — to help you get the job done. As of now, Spice (the one shown here) is the only color that'll arrive in time, but if you prefer one of the other shades, just let the recipient know that it'll show up at their door a couple of days late. 

Because quality time is the best Christmas gift you can give. Instead of picking something on their behalf, let them choose from over 13,000 activities across 100+ countries in Tinggly's catalog. The world is their oyster: They can go with any experience worth the full price of the voucher, from skip-the-line tickets for the whole family at international hot spots to food tours much closer to home. 

Anyone who has a car could put this goo to good use. Press it into any hard-to-reach spots — cupholders, air vents, the steering wheel, you name it — and peel back years of dust, dirt and grime. Snag a few tubs (they're under $10 each!) and stick them in your loved one's stockings! 

Make 2025 the year that they actually do the dang thing — and by that I mean check some destinations off their bucket list. With this pass, they'll get free entry for themselves and everyone else in their car at all of our national parks for a whole year from the month of purchase. 

The days are getting shorter, but his to-do list certainly isn't. This beanie will keep his head nice and toasty, all while lighting his way when he walks the dog, takes out the trash or tackles a few chores once the sun has set. Get eight hours of light on a single charge, then power it back up with a standard USB charger before heading out on another after-hours adventure.

Only select colors. including gray, red and coffee brown, will arrive by Christmas. So, choose wisely.

Sometimes, a problem solver is the best gift you can give. Enter this set of gooseneck lights, which can magnetically attach to any grill — Traeger, Weber, you name it — so he can actually see what's on the grates. He can set them up instantly since they come with AAA batteries — a rare feat in the gifting world! Get a two-pack for half off — that's two for the price of one! 

How's his nightstand looking these days? If it's overrun with gadgets and gizmos, then follow Broida's lead and get this "one charger to rule them all." This sleek stand made Broida's list of the best tech gadgets because it "provides bedside homes for your AirPods, iPhone and Apple Watch, all charged wirelessly and magnetically via a single, unobtrusive power cord." It comes in white and black, but spring for the latter if you want an earlier arrival. 

Raise a glass to his favorite city, whether it's his current home or a place he lived way back when. Pair it with his liquor of choice or pick up a trio of glasses to represent his past, present and future. 

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so sign him up for this monthly subscription to make him feel the love for months on end. With each box, he'll get up to a dozen sweet and salty snacks from a different country from around the world. You pick the first destination, then Universal Yums takes it from there. 

A little self-care goes a long way. Wrap up this set of 24 glittery eye masks to give her the celebrity treatment right at home. That's right, Jessica Alba and Leona Lewis use these editor-approved eye masks on the reg!