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A person with tattoos on their arm holds a stack of vinyl records, with visible covers including "Really the Jazz" and "Erasure."
A person with tattoos on their arm holds a stack of vinyl records, with visible covers including "Really the Jazz" and "Erasure."

Unusual Christmas Gifts for 2025

If you're looking for truly unique gift ideas this year, we’ve put together a list to inspire you. From the thoughtful to the funny to the nostalgic, you’re guaranteed to find unusual Christmas gifts for everyone.

In our gift guide, you’ll find something for the whole family. As well as gifts for him, gifts for her and for the kids and, of course, Christmas gifts for friends and even colleagues!

Books can be the most thoughtful gift

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A man in a black T-shirt holds a stack of books, including 'A Burning' by Megha Majumdar.

Books are undoubtedly one of the most popular Christmas gifts. But if you find something unique and personal, a book can become the most thoughtful gift they’ll receive this year.

There’s so much to discover in Oxfam’s amazing range of second hand books. Maybe an autographed copy from their favourite author, a comic from their childhood or even first editions and collectables.

Give the gift of vintage

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Give thoughtful gifts that go beyond Christmas. Why not inspire your loved ones to collect vintage this year? Oxfam has it all, from vintage board games to women's vintage clothing and even vintage sewing patterns or knitting patterns.

We also have an inspiring range of second hand instruments and accessories – and for the real vintage aficionado, take a look at our vintage collectables collection.

Vinyl and CDs

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A person with tattoos on their arm holds a stack of vinyl records, with visible covers including "Really the Jazz" and "Erasure."

Oxfam’s range of vinyl is full of hidden gems, from vintage vinyl to hip hop and rap, and everything in between. We also have collectables for people with special interests like classical, opera and popera, reggae & ska and dance.

Take a look through our World & international collection and you could find anything from Barbra Streisand to international choral. Vinyl not your thing? Try our collection of CDs.

Add an element of surprise

I was a Sari

A brown bag a yellow bag and a purple bag all made from recycled saris

Why not try a gift from our Recycled collection? It features items crafted from recycled saris, such as a recycled fold away sari tote bag, all handmade by artisans in India. You won’t know what colour or pattern you’re getting until it arrives – a fun surprise!

They make great Christmas gifts for others – and a brilliant gift to give yourself as well…

Stand-out Secret Santa gifts

Tony's Chocolonely

Open packet of Tony Chocolonely Mini Chocolates

Doing Secret Santa this year? We have lots of great gift ideas for colleagues or friends. We’ve created handy shop-by-price edits so you can find something that’ll stand out while sticking to a budget.

You can find a great selection of new gifts for £10 and under, all ethically and sustainably sourced. Satisfy any foodie’s sweet tooth with a Tony's Mini Bar Tasting Pack.

Oxfam Unwrapped: Charity Gift Cards

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Make a donation on behalf of a loved one this Christmas with our Oxfam Unwrapped charity gift cards. These cards are available as physical and e-cards. A thoughtful gift choice, you can also add a personalised message if you wish.

Need more Christmas gift ideas? Check out our Gift Guide. You could also donate to Oxfam's Emergency Fund on behalf of a loved one.