The 'Peter Pan solution' could work wonders - something that appeals to their inner child, yet has a practical purpose. That's like two gifts in one!
Your popularity is really set to sky-rocket this Yuletide if you opt for one of our hot half-dozen.
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Multi-tasking - Pop Up Pirate USB Hub - n30 from www.etoys.ie
Any technology buff will tell you that a shortage of USB access points for all their gadgetry drives them close to short-circuitry.
This barrel-based chap has enough space to plug in four of your devices and, for your downtime delight, lets you play the classic cutlass-wielding game.
Reading assistant - LEGO Lights LEGO Torch - n20 from www.generationd.co.uk
This is just one from a newly-available range of five LEGO-based lights - others include a keyring, hanging lantern and a brick-shaped wall light.
This chap has a couple of LEDs placed in his poseable leg, so it's ideal illumination for a late-night read or to help you keep your sense of humour when you should have left the office hours ago.
Batman's blower - The Hotline Telephone - n50 from www.menkind.co.uk
There's something quite retro about making and taking calls on a landline these days, and it'd be even more popular with these phones occupying offices and homes across the land.
The concealed dial is revealed under the pop-up cover at the press of a button, and when there's an incoming call the panic button at the centre flashes. No cape included.
Magic on the box - The Magic Wand Remote Control - n56 from www.pixmania.ie
You've seen all-in-one remote controls before, but probably not anything like this. The Wand is a button-free affair that'll take over up to 13 of your existing remote functions.
A simple swirl changes the channel, a flick upwards adjusts volume, while a more abrupt downward swish can zap annoying reality TV contestants off your screen.
Utterly brilliant, a certain finalist for gadget of the decade!
Sent to season - Salt And Pepper Bots - n25 from www.suck.uk.com
This futuristic duo will induce a grin from even the most steely-faced diner - and when asked to pass the pepper they must enjoy even more fun as the robot is wound up and set towards its target.
Increase the childish fun by setting salt versus pepper across the dining surface and laying minor obstacles before placing your bets.
Out of this world - Alien Abduction Lamp - n95 from www.firebox.com
It's difficult to decide which part of this lamp holds the most appeal - it has all the elements that any sci-fi fan would love: abduction, green characters and, of course, the classic UFO shape.
Twist the spacecraft's antenna to set the LEDs into action - the whole thing has a real Seventies feel, and is quite unique in every way.
