So-called “AI slop gifts” are already turning up at thrift shops to be resold after duping holiday shoppers with misleading ads. “Slop,” which was Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2025, is defined as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence.” AI slop gifts are trinkets … Read more
Christmas dinner may revolve around a honey-glazed ham or prime rib today, but for generations of Americans, it was the side dishes that truly defined the holiday table. Long before trendy TikTok foods, freezer-aisle staples and sheet-pan shortcuts, Christmas spreads featured labor-intensive recipes that were passed down and cooked fresh once a year. Creamed vegetables, piped potatoes and slow-braised … Read more
‘Twas the day before Christmas, and you still haven’t bought gifts for your spouse — nor the rest of the fam (not even a mouse). No need to panic, though. This last-minute gift guide not only features coveted presents for even the hardest-to-buy-for on your Christmas list, but it also includes gifts that are still … Read more
She’s making a list and they’re checking it twice. OnlyFans star Alix Lynx always keeps an Amazon wishlist on her X-rated page — and men are known to spoil her, especially at Christmastime. The list of 65 items includes a $299 dog bed for her mini Aussie named Aspen; a high-tech $239 bird feeder, and a $131 Nespresso machine. … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to exhausted America 2025: Most adults are more than a little fine with doling out cash as gifts, and many plan to be asleep before midnight on New Year’s Eve, according to a new AP-NORC poll. About 6 in 10 Americans say cash or gift cards are “very” acceptable as holiday presents, but … Read more
The generation that beats to its own drum. Christmas might be right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean Gen Z is panic-buying gifts for their loved ones. In fact, the generation born between 1997 and 2012 is forgoing traditional gift giving this year because they think their presence is the present. Yes, you read … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Don’t let last-minute shopping dampen your holly jolly — there are still plenty of holiday bargains in store. Whether it’s trending on everyone’s wish list or it’s that gift you … Read more
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Forget gadgets and socks. All Americans want for Christmas this year is cash, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans across all 50 states revealed that most (58%) would prefer to receive money for the holidays, hoping for an average of just over $600. Those in West Virginia (69%) and Georgia (68%) are … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Turn up the heat this holiday season with 24 of our favorite red-hot presents. From a ruby-studded cocktail ring and a heart-shaped leather bag charm to the most expressive top-handle … Read more
A beloved tradition is causing division online between parents. When the first day of December arrives next week, children all over the world will wake to a surprise. Some will find a box waiting for them. Others? Not a thing. It all comes down to which side of the December 1st box debate their parents … Read more
Some might call it cheap, others call it savvy. One mom has gone viral for revealing that she doesn’t want to go “into debt” when buying Christmas gifts for her four kids this year. You can’t blame her in today’s wild economy. Jade explained in her TikTok video that her family “really wants to go … Read more
He’s spreading Christmas jeer. Penniless parents who can’t afford holiday toys for their tots deserve a fate worse than Santa’s “naughty” list, says an unsympathetic critic, who’s virally bashing folks for being broke. “If you can’t afford to buy your kids Christmas presents, then you don’t deserve kids,” Sam, a dad and dog lover, from … Read more
The Harry Potter series, the Bible, and “Atomic Habits” are the top three books and series people are gifting this holiday season. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 American readers who celebrate the winter holidays, which unveiled book gift-giving trends this holiday season. While the Harry Potter series still largely reigns supreme in … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Home for the holidays? Whether shopping for others or treating yourself, these gifts deliver domestic bliss. Treat those on your list (or even yourself) to an upgrade of everyday essentials: … Read more
Toy bots are talking dirty to tots. As the season of gift-giving draws nigh, experts are warning parents against buying their children presents powered by AI — claiming certain robo-charged trinkets are having “sexually explicit” discussions with kids under age 12. “Some of these toys will talk in-depth about sexually explicit topics, act dismayed when … Read more
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New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to invite loved ones to gather for long meals and festive drinks. From gooey chocolate cookies to gilded creepy-crawlies, this baker’s … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Get tickled pink with these stocking stuffers. Whether you fancy fragrant powder, hair-strengthening gummies, a sleek sonic toothbrush or a rose quartz face sculptor, these gifts in the hue that … Read more
The holiday season proves that bigger isn’t always better: Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found that on average, those surveyed purchase 44% of holiday gifts from small businesses — a third said they make more than 50% of their purchases … Read more