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When embarking on your holiday shopping, selecting the crème de la crème can be a Herculean effort.

Though we have a gift guide for practically every person and occasion you can think of, we decided to put our heads together and think hard about the best gifts we’ve both given as gifts and received with glee.

The New York Post Shopping Team hand-picked legendary gifts that we still think about to this day. From coveted coffee makers to sworn-in favorite fragrances, you won’t want to skip out on this edit.

While you’re at it, be mindful of this year’s shipping deadlines to ensure everything arrives on time.

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“If you’re looking for a unique gift this season, you can’t go wrong with something personalized. Last year for the holidays, I gifted my boyfriend’s parents this personalized beverage tub and filled it with a few bottles of wine, crackers and chocolate.

Plus, they used it at an engagement party they hosted, and it’s a thoughtful, versatile and quality house essential anyone will be grateful for.” — Victoria Giardina, commerce journalist and content strategist

For more options, check out our guide to the best personalized gifts.

“A few years back I bought my dad this YETI cooler for Christmas so he could use it on his boat when fishing or hosting and it’s the best one he’s ever had. It will keep beverages chilled for hours (sometimes days!) and holds an incredible amount of items.

One of his favorite parts is the hanging basket feature that allows you to chill sandwiches without getting soggy on ice.” — Camryn La Sala, commerce editor and writer

For more options, check out our guide to the best outdoor coolers.

“My father has been into hiking a lot lately and since then has dropped some weight, specifically in the waist. Unspun makes custom jeans by using a body scan taken on your phone — that yes, my 60+ year-old dad figured out how to do! He loved having a custom pair of jeans made for his new body, plus the fun of designing them himself.” – Sophie Cannon, senior commerce journalist and special projects coordinator

For more options, check out our guides to the best jeans for men and women.

“Airpods are really something that seem to enhance people’s lives. I gifted a pair to my husband a few years ago and he absolutely loves them. Sometimes he will have one Airpod in and if I don’t immediately notice, I refer to him as ‘Airpod man,’ and think of him as a cyborg of sorts.” — Jackie Goldstein, VP of commerce

What’s more, our commerce editor and writer Camryn La Sala also recommends these as an iconic gift.

For more options, check out our guide to the best wireless earbuds.

“My parents love to spend time on their deck throughout the summer, and into the fall. My dad once mentioned how he would love to sit and watch football all day on the deck, to which my mom replied that she’d like to watch ‘Game of Thrones’ re-runs while sipping her favorite cocktail outside as well!

This smart TV is the perfect size to sit on a table under their awning, only needing to be plugged into an outlet. They can log in to all of their favorite streaming apps and enjoy the outdoors the way they want to.” — Ryan Murphy, partnerships manager

For more options, check out our guide to the best smart TVs.

“Some girls want diamonds, but I just want coffee. For our first Christmas together, my boyfriend gifted me the Nespresso VertuoPlus Deluxe Coffee & Espresso Machine which, much to my delight, came with the Aeroccino Milk Frother that I use almost everyday for barista-style brews. 

Plus, he wrapped up some pods to go with it, and I’m always resorting to the Altissio full-bodied and creamy espresso.” — Victoria Giardina, commerce journalist and content strategist

For a more ultimate gift (if that’s even possible), opt for the Aeroccino Milk Frother ($100) to go with it. Nespresso has this bundle available, though it won’t arrive before Christmas.

“My college roommate and now best friend wore this scent in our dorm and I would comment every time she sprayed it that I loved it. Fast forward a few months and sure enough she bought me a bottle of my own — I still use it almost daily and think of her each time (Hi, Cayley!)” — Sophie Cannon, senior commerce journalist and special projects coordinator

“My husband, when he was just my boyfriend, got me a hot sauce of the month club for the holidays one year. It was when we first started dating, and I was floored to have received such a thoughtful and long-lasting gift as I am a hot sauce fanatic.

After some time, we simply had too many hot sauces so we adjusted the amount we were receiving. Amazon’s Fuego Box Co. store offers all sorts of hot sauces and gift bundles for the heat seeker in your life.” — Jackie Goldstein, VP of commerce

“One of the first Christmas gifts my (now) wife got me when we started dating was this record player. Some of my favorite songs that I have only ever had on an iPod, or streaming platform, were now something that I could see, hear, and feel!

She may have created a monster though, over the years my vinyl collection has grown exponentially; this gift has only deepened my appreciation for music and media in the physical form.” — Ryan Murphy, partnerships manager

For more options, check out our guide to the best record players.

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