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19 Holiday Gift Ideas From Atlas Obscura Readers

Readers just like you sent in suggestions for gifts they hope to receive this year, along with those they most want to give. The results ranged from unique snow globes to DIY cheese kits. In other words, a holiday gift guide like no other.

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Why We Love It

“If I had this bed, I could pretend I was a wizard at Hogwarts and a kid in dormitory school, which would be like every day is a sleepover, but with magic! It would be a wonderful escape every time I came into my room.” — Lynn, Canada

Harry Potter Great Hall Bed

$1,499
Why We Love It

“I'm passionate about books, and love the idea of this movement. I've been thinking getting one set up for over a year, but when the founder of the Free Little Library movement passed away this Fall, I thought I shouldn't wait any longer. I want to have mine painted and...

Little Free Library Double Door Shed

$369
Why We Love It

"Unexpected, delightful, magical, and utterly cool!" — Sascha West, Vermont

Cool Snowglobes

$56
Why We Love It

“It's made out of recycled materials. by women who are vulnerable to the sex trade in the biggest red light district in India. Their website explains better than I can, but I love buying an item that I know helps support others.” — Regan, Detroit, Michigan

Sari Bari Bag

$68
Why We Love It

“Who doesn't want a dose of existentialism with their egg nog?” — Tamara, Seattle, Washington

Existentialist Holiday Ornaments

$10
Why We Love It

“Beautiful handcrafted bronze oyster as much a piece of sculpture as a bottle opener.” — Susan Leonetti, New York City, New York

‘Lazy Point Oyster’ Bottle Opener

$68
Why We Love It

“Who do you know that makes their own cheese? This is a gift of nostalgia, adventure, culinary exploration, and might just start a new talent! Dairy free, vegan/paleo options also available!” — Sydney, Evanston, Illinois 

Mini Farmers' Cheese Kit

$14
Why We Love It

"It has built-in speakers, it allows you to convert vinyl to MP3 format." — Melissa Ensell, Buffalo, New York

Jensen JTA-230 3 Turntable

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Why We Love It

“A regional confectionary with a weird name that's a holiday tradition.” — Matthew Heigl, Brooklyn, New York

Turkey Joints

$21
Why We Love It

The incredible, "unkillable" zamioculcas can regrow just from clippings of its leaves! “[I like] its ability to propagate endlessly.” — Joseph Kidwell, Jacksonville, Florida

Zamioculcas House Plant

$7
Why We Love It

“It's a revamped (pun intended) RPG system. It looks easy to play, and a game I want to get my friends and family in on too.” — Leslie Smith, Nashville, Tennessee

Vampire: The Masquerade (5th Ed.)

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Why We Love It

“I go hiking a lot, and clean drinkable water sources are hard to find in the jungle. This water filter straw is not only reusable, it beats having to carry a very heavy water bottle that won't last long.” — Julian Ritom, Malaysia

LifeStraw

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Why We Love It

“I love to cook world flavors, and to travel (hence why I enjoy Atlas Obscura), so this looks like it will go into detail about different world cuisines—the history, geography, ingredients, and how they came to be.” — Sorelle, Santa Rosa, California

The Edible Atlas: Around the World in 39 Cuisines

$17
Why We Love It

“They are great to put in your luggage or wallet or on your keys. If you ever loose them or they get stolen it shows the location! Also you can locate your phone with it!” — Jessie Burke, Vienna, Austria

Tile Slim "Anything Finder"

$50
Why We Love It

“Humboldt was a 19th century explorer, philosopher, and a father of the environmental movement. This is the first facsimile of all his explorer journals.” — Russell Fernandez, New York City, New York

Alexander von Humboldt: The Complete Drawings

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Why We Love It

“I absolutely fell in love with their products when I was traveling through Copenhagen: they remind me of the city, good food, and good quality. I have their waterproof bag which I use every day too.” — Julia, Arizona

Rains Raincoat

$110
Why We Love It

“I’m always freezing on flights and I love that it self-contains.” — Nicole Groenke, Denver, Colorado

Merino Travel Kit

$169
Why We Love It

“Whether exploring abandoned ruins, touring cemeteries of old, or reading the latest Atlas Obscura book on the couch, one must keep warm. What better way than to curl up in a wool blanket from Eighth Generation, the fastest growing Native-owned and operated business in North America? Each design is unique...

Eighth Generation Blanket

$195
Why We Love It

“I love using them, they're like a spa day compressed into 20 minutes. Why not share the love by giving them as gifts? I use them as stocking stuffers for family, and to decompress from holiday madness.” — Margaux M., Hoffman Estates, Illinois

10 Days of Sheet Masks

$25

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