Best and Worst Christmas Gifts of the 2013 Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to be jolly. But let’s be honest. It’s the season to receive. Don’t deny it. We’re all counting down the days until that sunny, snow covered morning when we get to rip through our presents while simultaneously stoking the fire and topping off eggnog. We’ve all submitted our wishlists, and it’s almost time to cash in.

Although the excitement is enough to make a grown man wet themselves, gift receiving packs a lot of stress. What if you don’t get what you want? What if the gift you’ve been dreaming of for the past month is not hiding behind layers of shimmery wrapping paper? Well, we hope your Christmas miracles come true, and in order to do so, here’s a list for your loved ones to abide by. These are the hottest selling gifts of the 2013 Christmas season, complete with a comprehensive list of what not to buy.

-Playstation 4 Console
-Xbox One Console
-iPhone 5s
-GoPro HERO3
-Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch
-Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player
-Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR

Now with that out of the way, here’s what not to get your friends and family this holiday season. This list is compiled of actual gifts received in the past by poor, unfortunate souls. Whether their loved ones despise them or are subtly hinting at something else, is unclear. Regardless, we hope you don’t suffer the same fate.

-Pack of Matches
-Plunger
-Sponge
-12 Pack of Diet Coke
-Math Tutor

Happy Holidays!