Christmas
TOP 10 WORST CHRISTMAS GIFTS REVEALED FOR 2024:
DON’T LET YOUR GIFT LAND YOU ON THE NAUGHTY LIST THIS CHRISTMAS AS 55% BRITS ADMIT TO RECEIVING A DISAPPOINTING GIFT
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GetYourGuide, the global marketplace for discovering and booking travel experiences, reveals the UK’s biggest gift-giving fails and how you can avoid them this Christmas
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Brits snub chocolate this year, coining it the 6th most disappointing gift – worse than diet products
If you’re eyeing up socks, bath bombs, or a self-help book as stocking fillers this Christmas, think again. New research by GetYourGuide, the global marketplace for travel experiences, reveals the top ten worst Christmas gifts, as voted by the British public.
After 55% of Brits admitted to receiving disappointing presents last year, the festive verdict is in: socks (18%) top the list as the ultimate gifting faux pas, followed closely by bath bombs (17%) and trinkets (15%).
Despite being a nation of chocolate lovers, the indulgent treat has landed itself on this year’s Christmas naughty list. In a surprising twist, chocolate was voted one of the worst gifts to receive (8%), outranking even cleaning products, magnets, and diet products. Gone are the days where Brits would be happy unwrapping a humble box of Quality Street and tucking in with a smile.
Here are the Top 10 Worst Christmas Gifts of 2024:
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Socks (18%)
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Bath bombs (17%)
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Trinkets/ornaments (15%)
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Mug (12%)
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Calendar (9%)
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Chocolate (8%)
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Self-help book (7%)
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Cleaning products (6%)
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Magnet (6%)
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Diet products (6%)
When asked what they would truly like to unwrap this year, Brits overwhelmingly favoured experiences over objects. A bottle of perfume (35%) topped the wish list, closely followed by a dream holiday (33%) and memorable experiences (30%).
GetYourGuide’s spokesperson, Benjy Potter, said: “Nobody wants a dud gift under the tree, especially at Christmas. It's all about making memories, and nothing beats the adventure of a travel experience. So, it's no surprise that they are topping Brits Christmas wish lists this year!”
This Christmas, GetYourGuide is stepping in to save gift-givers from festive flops. With over 200,000 incredible travel and activity options to choose from, their gift vouchers guarantee recipients an unforgettable experience, the perfect way to avoid disappointing surprises under the tree.
Whether it’s a wine-tasting tour in Tuscany or a hot-air balloon ride over the Cotswolds, GetYourGuide’s curated experiences ensure this year’s presents are anything but ordinary.
Don’t let your gift land you on the naughty list – opt for a memory, not a magnet.
To discover unforgettable Christmas gifts, visit: https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/c/gift/
