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With the start of Hanukkah set for sundown on Saturday and Christmas looming on Sunday, the clock is running out for holiday gift shopping. If you still need presents for the unexpected out-of-town visitor or that young niece or nephew you forgot existed — or the party host who’s doing all the work — here’s a list (and, yes, we checked it twice) of possibilities. For residents of our diverse city, we’ve got a wide range of choices, from Day-Glo ski caps at the dollar store to cool designer cuff links at Bloomingdale’s. Check it out.

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Dream of Beanie: Both bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, this Mr. Fox Beanie Boo is a cutie. $5.99 at Walgreens and Duane Reade locations around NYC. Saturday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; open 24 hours at some locationsBrian Zak
For the ladies: Penguins Knit Lounge Leggings $59.50 at Vineyard Vines, 1151 Third Ave.; 646-964-5691. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bitzy Macaron Lip and Cheek Creams and Face Secrets Holiday Snowman Blending Sponge Lip and cheek cream, $1.99, and sponge, $3.99, both at Sally Beauty Supply, 7417 Grand Ave., Elmhurst, 718-803-6457 (and other locations). Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bunny sleep mask $15.95, at Aerie, 1551-1555 Broadway; 212-205-7260. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Brian Zak
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Ya gotta have art: For those who don't have time to actually go to the museum exhibit "Max Beckmann in New York," here is a big book of the artist's postwar work. $45 at the Met Store, 1000 Fifth Ave., at 80th Street; 212-535-7710 Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Brian Zak
Some like it bot: For budding NASA or Google scientists ages 8 and up: a WowWee Coder MiP programmable robot. $90 at Toys R Us Express, Manhattan Mall, 901 Sixth Ave.; 212-239-7306. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Brian Zak
Cap off the holiday: For unexpected out-of-towners, try Top Grade brand New York ski caps in vivid colors. $2.99 each at Jack's, 110 W. 32nd St.; 212-268-9962. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.Brian Zak
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On the road: Kid O's Myland car makes engine noises and lights up when you move it. It's supposed to help tots learn, but it's cool anyway. $45 at MoMA Design Store, 44 W. 53rd St.; 212-767-1050. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Brian Zak
Pump up the volume: For early hip-hop fans and other stylish gents, these copper- and zinc-plated Paul Smith boombox cuff links are imported from Italy. $150 at Bloomingdale's, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th Street; 212-705-2000. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.Brian Zak
The dart of the deal: Play worry-free darts. There's no sharp points in this colorful magnetic bottle cap darts game. $10 at Flying Tiger Copenhagen, 920 Broadway; 212-777-1239. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brian Zak
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A touch of grass: This tiny patch of AstroTurf holds pencils, pens and even toothbrushes. $5 at Flying Tiger Copenhagen, 920 Broadway; 212-777-1239. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Brian Zak
Cool cat: Catch a wave with this battery-powered arm-waving Lucky Cat. $3.95 at Pearl River Mart, 395 Broadway; 800-878-2446. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7:20 p.m.Brian Zak
Going through hoops: Surprise the basketball fan in your life with tickets to the Knicks' noon Christmas Day game against the Celtics. $165 and up at Madison Square Garden, 32nd Street and Seventh TheGarden.comRocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images
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Om my! This set of nine peace-loving Yoga Joes give soldiers a whole different look. $27.95 at PIQ, 74 W. 50th St.; 212-227-9273. Saturday, 7 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 8 a.m. to midnightBrian Zak
Paris, natch: Everyone's hungry for the holidays, so check out these macarons in assorted flavors from the Soho branch of the great Parisian tea room Ladurée. One dozen, packed in a festive gift box, $48; Ladurée Soho, 398 West Broadway; 646-392-7868. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.Brian Zak
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