Your 2020 holiday gift guide: EW's picks for the season's best presents

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, in the weirdest of years. The season of giving doesn't look the way we’re used to this time around, but we searched for the perfect presents for everyone in your life (virtual and otherwise) all the same. Let’s put the happy back in Happy Holidays.

Because your family has done all the puzzles.

The pac, as they say, is back. 

$499, arcade1up.com

After your kids stream the entire second season of the Disney+ show, set them loose on this 295-piece Lego set. It totally counts as distance learning.

$20, lego.com

Cleverly designed to let kids control their own screen-free story time, this player is fun, educational — and helps parents get a sweet stretch of guilt-free peace.

$100, us.yotoplay.com (Use discount code EW10 for 10% off)

What do Madeleine Albright and Rihanna have in common (besides a penchant for power blazers)? They’re both subjects in this inspiring collection of immigrant tales, the latest in the best-selling series.

$35, rebelgirls.com

Tie-dye is so 2020; 2021 is going to be the year of the quarantine bracelet. This box offers personalized letter options so you can spell out exact sentiments, like WTF.

$95, aprilsoderstrom.com

The kids’ future-predicting game returns with an update for the times (well, not these times but, like, the modern era). In this version, one might be publicly humiliated on the internet or marry Tom Brady.

$20, mashgame.com (Use discount code GETMASH20 for 20% off from 11/13 to 12/31 — cannot be combined with any other offer)

A board game that will really be there for you during long nights stuck at home. It might take forever to finish, but that’s a moo point. You can always quit and make fajitas!

$40, hottopic.com

Elmo is always a holiday favorite, and this year he's here to keep your little one safe and snuggly in bed. He even has a flashlight — just to be make sure there isn’t anything hiding in the dark.

$35, gund.com (Use discount code EWGUND for 20% off from 11/13 to 12/31, plus receive free shipping when you spend $50 or more)

The classic toy gets a 2020 upgrade with a set of first responder vehicles: an ambulance and a rescue truck. Tiny pots and pans to bang in their honor not included.

$37, hesstoytruck.com

The anime lover in your life will flip for this special edition collection.

$49, shop.funimation.com

The famous Bob Marley song is adapted for the kiddos in this beautiful and important book.

$16.99, potterybarnkids.com

Inconceivable! If you need an escape from quarantine life, immerse yourself in the world of The Princess Bride with this unique game in which players work together to advance the plot and tell all six chapters of the story. Here's hoping true love prevails.

$29.99, target.com

Because self-care is the best care.

This holiday season, masks are the new socks: Everybody needs them and nobody wants to buy them. Royal Jelly Harlem, Meghan Markle’s preferred brand, offers reversible prints in seersucker, velvet, and something called “Prince of Wales tweed” for much-needed aesthetic variety.

$15–$39 each, royaljellyharlem.com (Buy 5 for the price of 4)

A wheel of (makeup) fortune, with 60 eyeshadows and 11 lip glosses, plus eyeliners, highlighters, blushes, and brushes. (Also, it's a steal!)

$36, sephora.com

Be the dentist you wish you could visit (or, in extreme cases, the dentist you wish someone in your life would visit); this electric toothbrush is too chic for anyone to take any real offense.

$70, hum.colgate.com

This DIY mani-pedi set has everything, including the Poppy, the brand’s signature hand-steadying polish handle. (Lockdown bonus: Flimsy faux flip-flops not required.)

$94, oliveandjune.com

An at-home facial set — with exfoliator, overnight peel, and antioxidant drink powder — that stands a chance (however minuscule) of making a person look like Gwyneth Paltrow is, quite literally, priceless.

$59, goop.com

Encased in recyclable bottles from a carbon-neutral company, this sanitizer comes in scents like eucalyptus and grapefruit, triggering memories of spa days past.

3 for $15, byhumankind.com

Everyone loves a Carrie Bradshaw moment, and Sarah Jessica Parker has you covered with her trendy line of shades.

$74, sunglasshut.com

If your manicurist skills are not quite up to par, let this kit solve all of your holiday color woes.

$22, dashingdiva.com

This hair dye’s fit for a pandemic-induced identity crisis (the seven colors are temporary!), or for anyone not quite ready to venture into the salon for a professional touch-up.

$28 each, moroccanoil.com

If you want to look chic for your daily Zoom meeting, we've got the perfect statement accessory for you (that all your fave celebs also happen to be rockin’!). This stunner is perfect for the holidays, but check out the site for more styles.

$35 and up, lelesadoughi.com

This female, Black-owned beauty brand has re-released this limited edition fan favorite so you can show your hair a little TLC this holiday season.

$36, sephora.com

"Saie hello" to this year-old, ethically sourced, clean beauty line that has quickly become a cult favorite among beauty influencers.

$165, saiehello.com (Get 25% off Nov. 23-30)

Because we all need to eat our feelings.

If terms like “pétillant naturel,” “biodynamic,” or “skin contact” sound too overwhelming, let this San Francisco-based natural-wine sommelier service do the curating for you with a health-conscious (kind of) six-pack, featuring a surprise combo of red, white, and orange wines.

$145, rockjuiceinc.com

NYC misses you, and this scrumptious spread from beloved deli Russ & Daughters will take you back there, at least until plane rides are a thing again. Missing another city’s food? Chances are Goldbelly’s got it covered, too.

$179, goldbelly.com

Oversize and perfectly baked, this is the perfect gooey cookie — truly as delicious as it looks. The four-pack boasts classic flavors like Chocolate Chip Walnut and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip.

$27, levainbakery.com

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hilarie Burton, and Paul Rudd co-own a candy store where you can buy sugary treats, like Rice Krispies squares with their faces on them.

$50, samuelssweetshop.com (Use discount code EWSweet10 for 10% off)

You will never look like the Rock, but you can at least get buzzed like the Rock: Dwayne Johnson is one of the founders of this gluten-free, sugar-free craft-tequila company.

$33 (Reposado), $30 (Blanco), drizly.com

The Memphis chocolatier created this box — stocked with handcrafted chocolates, pecan-and-caramel turtles, and Veuve Clicquot — just for EW readers. Isn’t that sweet?

$250, phillipashleychocolates.com (Use discount code EW2020 for free standard shipping)

How cool is it that you can send this six-pack of decadent, Portland-based ice cream to anyone on your list? Flavors include Chocolate Gooey Brownie and Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

$65, saltandstraw.com

This seasonal sweet is completely Paleo, but we promise it doesn't taste like it at all. This bakery is beloved by Los Angeles locals but ships nationwide. 

$76, sweetlaurel.com

Because you (and your loved ones) deserve more than Captain Morgan's. Use code ENTERTAINMENTWEEKLY for 10% off. 

$27, passionspirits.com

Almond butter is so last year — try flavors like Chai Spice and Maple Cinnamon. 

$26, bigspoonroasters.com (Use discount code EW10 for 10% off)

Get merry with the rapper's new vino, which is a blend of Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, and Merlot.

$12, 19crimes.com

Just because we can’t physically be together to celebrate, doesn’t mean we can’t spice up our Zoom parties! Prime Party offers everything from Beverly Hills, 90210 to Bob Ross-themed decorations, but we’re partial to The Golden Girls party package.

$38, amazon.com

Another rapper in the booze biz is Post Malone. If you want to rosé all day, check out his wine from Provence, France.

$21.99, maison9wine.com

Corkcicle teamed up with Star Wars for some stunning canteen, tumbler, and stemless cup designs that are... well, out of this world.

$38, corkcicle.com

Dream of being on the Sonoma Coast this holiday season? Well, we’ve got the next best thing: This incredible bottle of Pinot Noir, so you can enjoy a mini-vacation from the comfort of your own home.

$64, kutchwines.com

What’s better than boozy ice cream? A kit to make boozy ice cream sundaes — delivered directly to your door, of course!

$84, cocktails.tipsyscoop.com (Use promo code EWHOLIDAY for 15% off)

Share a virtual toast this holiday season with Conor McGregor's whiskey, inspired by the former UFC champ's love of Ireland, its people, and, well, Irish whiskey.

$24.99, properwhiskey.com

If you prefer gin, look no further than this contemporary liqueur, which harkens back to the heyday of gin — and celebrates women and their role in the history of spirits. The bottle is almost too pretty to open!

$36.99, pompandwhimsy.com

Because you can't gift work-life balance. 

An open flame: prohibited at the office, encouraged at home. Choose from any of the movie-themed scents (we like Rom-Com, Musical, and Sci-Fi), burn with abandon at your desk, and remember what movie theaters and offices were like.

Buy it! $48, joyastudio.com

A stocking stuffer for the germophobic age: This UV sanitizer is a quick, easy way to rid your cell phone — a.k.a. your lifeline to the outside world — of the bacteria we’ve come to fear so much.

Buy it! $80, verizon.com

The next step in the WFH glow-up: the lighting your loved ones deserve. We recommend this for formal presentations, on-camera meetings, or beefing up a burgeoning TikTok career.

Buy it! $150, bestbuy.com

There was a time when working from home felt temporary — don't let denial get in the way of comfort anymore. 

$30 (mouse), $40 (keyboard), logitech.com

Few people would buy themselves a $150 electric tea-kettle, but anyone would be thrilled to get one as a gift, especially one as efficient (super quick heat time!) as it is aesthetically pleasing.

$150, fellowproducts.com (Use discount code THATSTHETEA for 20% off from 11/13 to 12/18)

The shoe version of a security blanket, meant to be worn while remembering, wistfully, what dress shoes felt like. Embrace the new normal by pairing with thick camp socks.

$180, bloomingdales.com

Don't wear your heart on your sleeve, wear your hashtag around your neck! For anyone who works in media, or anyone who spent the bulk of 2020 glued to Twitter, this necklace is the perfect amount of irony. 

$84, maziandzo.com

Since we probably won't be able to travel anytime soon, let this beautiful print and its 50 landmarks whisk you away to foreign lands and provide inspiration for when you are ready to plan your next trip.

$59, wanderwide.co

Is anyone still exercising? Give up on the living-room-floor workouts and slip on these stylish weighted bangles instead. You can actually tone up while repeatedly reaching into a bag of chips.

$49, shopbala.com