What to give a teenager for St. Nicholas Day: win-win ideas

St. Nicholas Day is a favorite holiday not only for children but also for adults. With the transition of the UOC and UGCC to the New Julian calendar, this year Ukrainians will celebrate the holiday 13 days earlier than usual - on December 6, instead of December 19.

Traditionally, on Christmas Eve, St. Nicholas comes to children and puts sweets and gifts under their pillows. Not only kids, but also teenagers will be happy with pleasant surprises, because it is important to believe in miracles at any age - so OBOZ.UA has collected win-win ideas for gifts for teenagers.

Board games or puzzles

The perfect way to spend an evening with your family is to play board games. Today, the market offers a variety of games and puzzles for children of all ages: from traditional monopoly or bingo to exciting adventure quests. Alternatively, you can choose a jigsaw puzzle based on your child's preferences.

Gadgets

Modern teenagers are most interested in the latest electronics. Gadgets are usually one of the best and most anticipated gifts. There is a wide choice: smartwatches, smartphones, headphones, tablets, etc.

Paintings by numbers or creative kits

If a teenager has a hobby or preference, the choice of a gift is much easier. A craft kit will be a welcome and useful gift. For long winter evenings, you can choose a painting by numbers - by the way, you can paint it with the whole family. These paintings will then become a wonderful and memorable home decor.

A book or e-book

If your child has a favorite writer, he or she will definitely be happy to receive a book as a gift. In general, a book is a universal gift. If a teenager doesn't like to read, you can give a collector's edition of a famous fantasy world, such as the Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings series. You can also choose an e-book that will be useful for learning and leisure.

Power bank

Teenagers spend a lot of time on their smartphones, and gadgets run out of power quickly when they are actively used. And we all remember the blackouts when a power bank was on the list of essentials. Such a gift will definitely come in handy and allow you to always stay in touch.

A certificate to a gym or beauty salon

Young men usually lead an active lifestyle, so a certificate to a gym, swimming pool, tennis court, etc. will come in handy. And girls will definitely enjoy a trip to the beauty salon.

A game console

Teenagers have grown up in the era of online gaming, so a portable game console will be a great gift. Depending on the model, you can choose a console with several hundred or even thousands of different games.

Tickets to a concert

It's important to give emotions, so if your child has a favorite artist, don't miss the opportunity to buy a ticket to their performance. The teenager will remember these emotions for a very long time.

Stylish clothes or a certificate to a store

Teenagers are usually interested in fashion and care about their appearance. Give your child stylish clothes that match their preferences. You can arrange a shopping day together and spend a great weekend in the mall.

Earlier, OBOZ.UA published the top surprises for children and adults on St. Nicholas Day.

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