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Welcome to the Los Angeles Times’ 2019 holiday gift guide, where our editors and writers are sharing their favorite gifts to give -- and receive! (Full disclosure: The Times may earn a commission if you buy any of these gifts through links on our site. The items were independently selected.) Prefer to shop local? Our guide spotlights L.A.-area makers, artisans and crafters, too. Here’s to getting your shopping out of the way early this holiday season, so you’ll have time to hit that pop-up ice skating rink...
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Gifts for everyone
T-shirts, chocolates, disposable cameras and skincare products are likely what your friends and family want.
Unique gifts for the little ones that will make you the favorite on your holiday celebration.
These handy camping and outdoorsy gifts are what any nature enthusiast wants.
Make the green thumb on your holiday gift list’s life easier with these useful gardening gifts.
Gifts the one who always hosts doesn’t have just yet.
Here are the gifts health, wellness, and fitness fanatics will love.
Here’s everything to get for the most fashionable person you know.
For the person in your life who’s deeply invested in a fantasy league, these are perfect gifts.
Here are the best book gifts the avid reader is waiting to get their hands on.
Here are the best gifts for animal lovers and their pets.
From speakers to earbuds and subscriptions, find the perfect gifts for music lovers.
Treat a friend, a loved one or even the whole family with any of these latest gaming gifts.
Find fandom inspired presents based off of binge worthy tv shows.
The Times may earn a commission if you buy any of these gifts through links on our site.
These gifts can add to any meal.
The movie buff in your life will appreciate any of these gifts.
Here’s everything you should buy for someone loves designing and decorating their home.
These 15 charitable gifts will give back long after you give them.
Play your way through these unique board games you probably don’t have yet.
Here are 11 of the coolest gift ideas for any techie.
These are the most practical gifts for any frequent flier.
Brighten up next year’s calendar with these vacation ideas to look forward to.
Capture the holidays with any of these snapshot friendly gifts.
A subscription to the Los Angeles Times makes a great gift. Here are a few highlights from our online store that will satisfy all the fashion lovers, cup connoisseurs and sports fanatics on your list.
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Credits
Edited by Rene Lynch and Steve Elders.
Visuals by Calvin Alagot, Steven Banks, Kathy Pyon and Denise Florez.
Production by Denise Florez, Brian Park and Genesia Ting.
Fact checking by Michael Darling, Victoria Hernandez and Diego Medrano.
Audience engagement by Louisa Frahm and Gabby Fernandez.
Special thanks to Rishi Kumar, James Tyner, Lora Victorio, Jessica Martinez, and Matt Ballinger.
Start shopping for holiday gifts early, writes columnist Chris Erskine. Try decorating a cactus instead of a typical Christmas tree. Explore local holiday pop-ups and craft fairs.
