A Harry’s Shaver Kit Could Be the Perfect Christmas Gift for the Men in Your Life

Buying Christmas presents for men can sometimes be surprisingly difficult. Socks? He probably has plenty. Aftershave? You need to know exactly what he likes. Another novelty mug? Perhaps not.

That’s why we rather like the idea of giving a Harry’s shaver kit this Christmas. 

It’s practical, smart-looking and, importantly, something that is likely to get used long after the decorations have gone back into the loft.

Harry’s has built its reputation around making shaving straightforward. 

Its razors feature German-engineered blades, comfortable handles and products designed to turn an everyday necessity into a rather more pleasant grooming routine.

A present that won’t gather dust

One of the attractions of a shaving kit as a Christmas gift is that it is genuinely useful. Plenty of us have received presents which seemed like a good idea on Christmas morning but somehow found their way into a cupboard by February.

A good razor is different.

For a husband, partner, dad, grandad, brother, son or other man in your life who regularly wet shaves, a Harry’s kit combines the practicality of an everyday product with enough of a premium feel to make it suitable for putting beneath the Christmas tree.

Depending on the particular kit you choose, Harry’s shaving sets can include a razor handle, blade cartridges and shaving products. There are also grooming and skincare products available if you want to put together a larger present.

Good for younger men, too

We think a shaving set could make an especially thoughtful present for a teenage son or grandson who is beginning to shave.

Rather than giving him a packet of disposable razors, presenting him with his own proper shaving kit makes the occasion feel a little more grown-up. Add some shaving gel or cream and perhaps a wash bag and you've created a useful grooming gift that could accompany him to university, holidays or weekends away.

Ideal for the man who says he wants nothing

We all know at least one.

“What do you want for Christmas?”

“Nothing. I’ve got everything I need.”

That's when practical presents really come into their own. If somebody is going to buy razor blades during the year anyway, giving them a quality shaving kit means you’re providing something they actually need while still giving them something enjoyable to unwrap.

And unlike some Christmas gifts, there are no batteries required, no complicated instructions and hopefully no desperate hunt for the receipt on Boxing Day.

Give everyday luxuries

At That’s Christmas 365, we think some of the best Christmas presents are little upgrades to everyday life.

A Harry’s shaver kit fits that description rather nicely. It takes something as ordinary as the morning shave and makes it feel just a little more luxurious.

Wrap it beautifully, pop it under the tree and you've got a smart, useful Christmas present for one of the men in your life.

And surely that's better than buying him another pair of socks?

That’s Christmas 365 tip: If you're making up your own grooming hamper, consider combining a Harry’s shaving kit with a wash bag, face moisturiser, favourite shower products and perhaps a new dressing gown. It turns a practical gift into a rather impressive Christmas package.

As for myself, I don't need one, because I bought myself one the other day and thought: "This would make a great post on That's Christmas!" 

A Christmas Gift with Her Name on It: Personalised Necklaces from Customize Names

Finding a Christmas present for someone who seems to have everything can take a little imagination. 

Jewellery is always worth considering, but choosing something personal can make it feel that much more thoughtful.

The Script Name Necklace from Customize Names offers a lovely starting point: a made-to-order necklace that spells out the recipient’s name in flowing cursive.

For a mum, sister, daughter or friend who enjoys wearing jewellery, it could be a welcome addition to her collection. 

And for anyone whose name rarely appears on personalised gifts in the shops, having something made especially for them adds an extra touch of pleasure.

Choose a Colour to Suit Her Style

The necklace comes in rose gold, silver and yellow gold tones, giving you scope to match the jewellery she already enjoys wearing. Several chain lengths are available, too, and a jewellery box can be added for an extra charge. The product page currently lists prices from US$39 to US$45, depending on the options selected.

Before choosing, take a discreet look at her favourite necklaces. Does she tend towards warm gold tones, prefer silver, or enjoy the softer colour of rose gold? A little observation can help you pick something that feels suited to her.

A Personal Touch for Christmas

There is something appealing about opening a present that clearly required a little thought. A name necklace makes the recipient part of the design, turning a familiar gift idea into something individual.

It could be particularly suitable for a friend you find difficult to buy for, or a sister who appreciates accessories she can wear with everyday outfits. Pair it with a handwritten Christmas card explaining why you chose it, and you have a simple but thoughtful present.

Customize Names says it ships to the UK. Its supplied guide price puts the US$39 starting price at approximately £29, although the sterling cost will depend on the exchange rate and any delivery charges.

As this is a made-to-order gift, allow time for personalisation and delivery, and check the expected arrival date before ordering for Christmas. Double-check the spelling of the name, too!

For someone who loves a personal accessory, this could be a charming way to put her name on your Christmas gift list.

Find out more and order: Script Name Necklace from Customize Names.

This gift idea is based on product information supplied by Customize Names and its website; we have not tested a sample.

https://customizenames.com/products/personalize-letter-name-necklace

Christmas Pampering in a Box: The Selfridges Mask Library

If you’re searching for a Christmas present for someone who loves skincare, beauty treatments and a little bit of luxurious pampering, Selfridges has come up with a rather lovely idea for Christmas 2026: The Mask Library.

And, no, we're not talking about something to wear to a masked ball!

The Selfridges Mask Library is a collection of eight individual face and eye masks from some seriously impressive skincare names, presented together as a ready-made beauty treat.

It costs £60, while Selfridges says the products inside are worth £159, making it an interesting proposition if you're buying for someone who enjoys premium skincare but might not normally splash out on individual luxury masks.

What's inside?

The 2026 Mask Library contains:

Sarah Chapman 3D Moisture Infusion Mask

Skin Design London Eyetight Hydrogel Mask

Rodial Salmon DNA Face Mask

MZ Skin Hydra-Lift Gold Face Mask

Augustinus Bader Hydrogel Face Mask

Elemis Hydra-Gel Eye Mask

111SKIN Cryo De-Puffing Face Mask

Dr. Barbara Sturm Everything Eye Patches.

That's quite a line-up and, importantly for a Christmas present, there's plenty of variety. Rather than receiving several versions of essentially the same product, the recipient gets the opportunity to experiment with different premium skincare brands and treatments.

A different kind of Christmas gift

We rather like beauty collections for Christmas because they can provide something beyond the traditional open it on Christmas morning and that's that present.

The Mask Library could provide several evenings of pampering throughout Christmas and into the New Year. You could even combine it with some chocolates, a favourite drink, a fluffy dressing gown or a pair of slippers to create your own Christmas relaxation hamper.

It might also be a thoughtful present for somebody who spends much of Christmas looking after everyone else. Once the turkey has been eaten, the washing-up tackled and the relatives have finally departed, they can disappear somewhere quiet and enjoy a little well-earned "me time".

At £60, it certainly isn't a stocking filler, but given the claimed £159 combined value, it could make an attractive main present for a skincare enthusiast.

And there's another possibility: buy one for yourself.

After all, who said every Christmas present under the tree has to be for somebody else?

That's Christmas 365 verdict? A rather luxurious collection that could make Christmas, and those wonderfully lazy days between Christmas and New Year, just that little bit more relaxing.

New Christmas Madeleines from Bonne Maman

Bring some amazing Christmas magic to the festive table with especially pretty, limited edition seasonal packs of delicious Bonne Maman Madeleines. 

Arriving in stores in early November, All Butter Classic, Lemon and Chocolate Madeleines all feature a fun Christmas elves theme making it the perfect treat during festive preparations and appealing little stocking fillers. 

Bonne Maman Madeleines are crafted with simple, high-quality ingredients and a touch of French savoir-faire. Available from November while stocks last, at all major retailers, from £2.90 per pack of 7 individually wrapped Madeleines. 

Discover Christmas Madeleine recipes here: www.bonnemaman.co.uk/recipes/collections/christmas-recipes

A Christmas Gift for the Chilli Crunch Fan That They'll Be Sure To Woolf Down!

We all know someone who keeps a jar of crispy chilli oil within easy reach. Eggs? Add a spoonful. Noodles? Obviously. Leftover pizza? That too. 

If that person is on your Christmas list, Woolf’s Kitchen may have solved your present-buying problem.

Its new Chilli Crunch Collection brings together three jars in a gift box for £20. There’s the award-winning Original Chilli Crunch, alongside two new flavours: Black Bean Chilli Crunch and Extra Hot Chilli Crunch.

The Original offers the familiar mix of crunch, chilli warmth and savoury flavour. Black Bean adds a deeper, richer note, while Extra Hot is there for the friend who always asks whether a dish can be made spicier.

It’s an especially appealing gift because the recipient can start enjoying it over Christmas. A spoonful could liven up roast potatoes, give a Boxing Day turkey toastie a kick or bring some welcome heat to leftovers. And once the festive food is gone, there are plenty of eggs, noodles, pizzas and pasta dishes waiting for their turn.

Founder Dominique Woolf says customers tell her they put Chilli Crunch on “absolutely everything”. She plans to serve it with crispy roast potatoes and Boxing Day leftovers herself.

The collection could make a fun foodie Secret Santa present, a stocking addition for a serious chilli fan, or a gift for someone who enjoys trying new flavours in the kitchen. Just be warned: if you buy one for somebody else, you may be tempted to order a box for yourself.

The Woolf’s Kitchen Chilli Crunch Collection is listed at £20 on the Woolf’s Kitchen website https://thewoolfskitchen.com

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Have a Cracking Christmas with Bonne Maman

Surprise, surprise! Revealing a very special new, limited edition Christmas Cracker Surprise from Bonne Maman.

A charming little festive celebration of flavour and tradition, wrapped up in Bonne Maman's signature charm, the Crackers are ideal as stocking fillers, festive table settings or thoughtful gifts for jam lovers and foodies alike.

 Each beautifully crafted Cracker contains four 30g mini jars of fruit conserves, marmalade and indulgent spread – Mixed Berries Jam, White Fig Jam, Sweet Orange, Mandarin and Passion Fruit Marmalade plus Milk Caramel with Dark Chocolate Spread.

The new, limited edition Bonne Maman Crackers are arriving at Ocado and Fenwicks from mid-November at rrp £6.50.

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Is September Too Early to Start Preparing for Christmas?

September has arrived. The children are back at school, autumn is beginning to make itself felt and Christmas is still more than three months away.

So, naturally, some of us are starting to think about Christmas.

But is September simply far too early?

There are broadly two schools of thought. The first can probably be summed up by the wonderfully uncompromising philosophy: “If you can’t get Christmas things done in one day, they don't need to be done.”

Buy the presents, put up the decorations, purchase the food and get on with it. Preferably sometime around 23 December.

For people in this camp, seeing Christmas cards, wrapping paper and decorations appearing in the shops during September can provoke something approaching horror.

And, actually, there’s something rather appealing about their approach. Christmas shouldn’t become a four-month endurance event.

But here at That’s Christmas 365, we think there’s another way of looking at it.

Starting preparations in September doesn’t mean putting the tree up or serving mince pies for breakfast. It can simply mean spreading the workload, and the cost.

September is an excellent time to start making a Christmas present list. If you spot the perfect gift for somebody now, why wait until December to buy it?

It’s also a good opportunity to start looking for unusual presents from independent retailers, craft fairs, charity shops and small businesses. Leaving everything until the last minute often means settling for whatever happens to be available.

Early preparation is particularly useful if you make your own presents. Homemade jams, chutneys, knitted gifts, Christmas cakes, infused drinks, crafts and personalised decorations all take time.

There’s a financial argument, too. Buying a few presents during September, October and November can be much easier on the household budget than attempting to pay for Christmas almost entirely from December’s income.

You can also begin quietly putting aside non-perishable food and drink when you see genuine bargains.

However, we’d draw the line at allowing Christmas preparation to become a source of stress.

If your ideal Christmas really can be organised in one day, excellent. If you enjoy spending months planning presents, making decorations, preparing food and hunting for bargains, that’s excellent too.

Christmas should fit you – you shouldn’t have to fit Christmas.

So is September too early?

For putting the turkey in the oven, definitely.

For putting up the tree? We’ll let you argue about that one.

But for making lists, spreading the cost, finding interesting presents and enjoying a little anticipation?

We reckon September is just about perfect.

What about you? Are you already preparing for Christmas, or do you refuse to even think about it until December?

Give a Young Music Fan the Popstar Treatment This Christmas

Finding a Christmas present for a child or teenager who seems to have everything can be difficult. 

Toys, gadgets and clothes are soon forgotten, but an exciting experience can create memories that last for years.

For young music fans aged from seven to 16, a recording session with CoverStar Experiences in Liverpool could make a wonderfully unusual Christmas gift.

Based at Prohibition Recording Studios in Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter, CoverStar Kids Parties allow young people to experience what it is like to become a pop star for the day. Instead of visiting another soft play centre or trampoline park, the recipient and their friends can walk along a VIP red carpet before entering a genuine fully-equipped professional recording studio.

Inside the soundproof vocal booth, the young performers wear professional studio headphones and record their favourite chart hits with the help of an experienced sound engineer. Children do not need to be accomplished singers: the emphasis is on having fun, gaining confidence and enjoying an unforgettable celebration with friends.

The newly refreshed experience also includes a stylish party room for rehearsals, festival-style glitter make-up and a photo booth prop session. Every child receives a personalised “Vinyl Style” keepsake CD, giving them a lasting souvenir of their moment in the spotlight.

“Our popstar parties have always been about creating core memories, building confidence and delivering a genuinely special celebration for children and their best friends,” Graham Mac of CoverStar Experiences told That's Christmas 365.

“Whether a child is an aspiring singer or just wants to laugh and celebrate with friends, our sound engineers and hosts ensure everyone feels like a VIP star.”

Established in 2013, CoverStar Experiences is a ten-time TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner, supported by hundreds of five-star reviews from parents. Its recording experiences are also available for hen parties, corporate events and adult music enthusiasts.

Gold, Platinum and Ultimate children’s party packages are offered, with options capable of accommodating as many as 50 guests. Upgraded studio amenities and bar facilities are available for accompanying parents.

The studio is open seven days a week, with sessions offered from 9am until 9pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 10am until 6pm on Sundays. Its new website also allows families to check the availability of dates instantly.

A CoverStar experience could be revealed on Christmas morning with a homemade backstage pass, microphone or decorated gift box. It is a particularly appealing present for a budding singer, or any youngster who has ever dreamed of hearing their voice recorded in a professional studio.

For prices, packages and date availability, visit coverstarkidsparties.co.uk or telephone 0800 689 7827.

Want to organise something similar for older teens or adults? They have you covered, too! https://www.coverstarexperiences.co.uk