15 Digital Gift Ideas for the Holidays
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The holidays are officially here, which means one thing: presents. Whether you're shopping for your friends, family, or significant other, you're probably thinking carefully about what to give them.
But what if you don't want to go out and do some holiday shopping? Or better yet, what if you don't have the time to do it anymore? In that case, there's only one answer: digital gifts.
Digital gifts have become a staple during the holidays because they're easy to get. They also give the other person the opportunity to use the digital gift whenever and however they want. Not to mention that it will help you a lot of time during the holidays.
However, you still need to know what to get the other person. Sure, you can give them a general gift card, which will most likely do the trick. But you can go one step further and give them a gift card for something you know they love, like a hobby, or something you know they are interested in but haven't gotten the chance to start, like working out from home or cooking lessons.
Whatever it is, we have you covered. Read on for 15 last-minute digital gift ideas.
Give Them an Audiobook
Audiobooks are great; they allow you to "read" many different books without committing to sitting down and actually reading. With that said, they can also be pretty expensive.
Luckily, if someone you know loves books, you can help them with the right gift card or book.
Audible comes with different gift ideas for you to choose from. For starters, you can gift them a membership, which will give them monthly credits they can use to buy any audiobook they want.
Or, you can be more specific and gift them an audiobook. There are many to choose from, and Audible will tell you which are trending right now and which have been the most gifted titles of the year.
Give a Digital Book
If the person you want to give a gift to prefers reading, you can still provide them with something special. Instead of just giving them a book, you can get a Kindle Unlimited subscription. Kindle Unlimited features millions of books that you can read for free instead of buying them, which will give them the chance to read as much as they want without spending any money.
Not only that, but this subscription will also allow them to listen to audiobooks, which is a great way to introduce them to another way to read books.
Granted, not every book on Amazon will be available on Kindle Unlimited, especially when it comes to the newest and hottest best sellers. That said, there's enough there that most folks will undoubtedly find something they like.
Give Them the Gift of Music
Everybody loves music, and nowadays, it's easier than ever to access thousands, if not millions, of your favorite songs in seconds.
That's thanks to subscription services like Spotify or Apple Music. Unfortunately, those don't come cheap.
With that said, giving someone a gift card that they can use with their favorite subscription service can make their whole month or even their entire year.
For instance, you can find a digital Spotify gift card that will cover a 3-month to a 12-month subscription, which is a fantastic present for most of us.
On the other hand, if they're more of an Apple fan, you can give them an Apple Gift Card. These are a great fit for Apple fans in general, since they can not only be used for an Apple Music subscription, but for just about anything else on the App Store or Apple Store — even physical products.
Give the Gift of Knowledge
Granted, the title might sound a bit presumptuous, but it's still true; you can give someone an online class so they can learn something new for the new year.
For instance, you can give them a subscription to a MasterClass. They'll be able to learn something new from some of the world's best people in their respective fields. For instance, you can learn acting from Samuel L. Jackson or how to create videos from Marques Brownlee.
If they're looking for something different, you can always buy a gift card from Skillshare. This will allow the person to access unlimited classes on many other topics. Real-life experts will still teach those classes, and they will learn as much as they need to help them get started on a new subject.
Give the Perfect Gift for Gamers
It might seem hard to understand, but some hardcore gamers only want you to give them video games, even if that's what you've been giving them for the past five years straight.
However, if you don't know what kinds of games they're into or don't even know which games they already have, you're better off giving them a gift card so they can choose the game they want to play next.
Of course, this will depend on what console they have. You can get a PlayStation gift card for those gamers with a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
If they have an Xbox, you can give them an Xbox gift card from Microsoft.
If they're more of a Nintendo fan, a Nintendo eShop gift card will be the best choice.
And, of course, who can't forget about PC gamers? Even though there are different stores where they can buy games for their PC, your best bet is to give them a Steam gift card.
Help Them Learn a New Language
If you know someone who has always wanted to learn a new language, this is the perfect digital gift you can give them for the holidays.
Platforms like Rosetta Stone offer a digital gift where you can give the other person access to up to 25 different languages. Depending on how much you want to spend for them, you can give them a 12-month subscription, all the way up to a lifetime subscription, with access to all the languages the platform has to offer.
No matter which plan you choose, you'll have access to all the classes, which they can take offline or online, and even speech recognition technology so they can improve their pronunciation.
Not only that, but Rosetta Stone can also give you up to 50% off, which means both of you can start learning that new language you always wanted.
Help Them Crush Their Health Goals
Many of us are waiting for the new year to start with our fitness journey yet again. Unfortunately, it's hard for some of us to stick with our goals, especially if we have no idea where to start.
Fortunately, you can help them stay in physical shape by giving them a gift card from Peloton, one of the best platforms for at-home workouts.
You can give them access to many fitness classes they can take whenever and wherever they want. Even if they don't have time during their busy day, they can still take quick classes to help them move and stay on track with their goals.
And if they're already crushing their fitness goals, you can still support them with Peloton. The platform also sells equipment and apparel to help them go the extra mile when working out.
The Perfect Gift for Apple Fans
When giving a digital gift to an Apple fan, there's only one good answer: an Apple Gift Card.
An Apple Gift Card opens many possibilities for the other person, as it works with anything Apple sells. They can use it to buy a new Apple product, get a subscription — even if it's not from Apple — or buy an app or game. It doesn't matter what they want; if they buy it from Apple, this gift card will help them out.
Give Manga and Anime Fans What They Want
If you know someone who loves anime or manga, you can give them a pretty cool digital gift this holiday season.
Shonen Jump, one of the most popular manga magazines in the world, has gift cards available for its Shonen Jump Store.
They can use this gift card to buy hoodies, T-shirts, and other merchandise from their favorite anime, such as Death Notes, Naruto, and many other shows from the Shonen Jump magazine.
Send Them a Personal Message From Their Favorite Celebrity to Their Phone
Nowadays, it's easier to ask celebrities for a special message if you're willing to pay.
Platforms like Cameo let you order a special personalized message for anyone.
Not everyone is part of Cameo, but you can still find a lot of celebrities. From actors like Tom Felton to athletes like Jason Mckie and even Santa himself, it's almost certain you'll find someone they like.
Give Them Some Peace of Mind
Even though life can be really stressful, not many of us take the time to take care of our mental health, which can and probably will eventually affect our physical health.
If you know someone who need to start caring for their mental health, you can give them a Headspace subscription. Headspace is a fantastic platform with everything you need to live a more peaceful and relaxing life.
In it, you can find classes to help you with meditation, improve your sleep quality, or manage anxiety. You can give them access to the platform for three or 12 months, which is more than enough time to start building a new habit.
Help Them Learn How to Cook
A lot of us would love to learn to cook like a professional, and now that's even easier than ever. With the right gift, you can teach someone how to cook and feed them for a lifetime.
And there's no better teacher than YesChef. You can give them a specific plan from the platform, and they'll have access to all the classes the platform offers. If you're feeling generous, you can even give them a lifetime subscription, so they're always learning something new.
Help Them Learn Where They Come From
For some people, knowing their background and where their families come from is very important, and it even helps them discover things about themselves that they didn't know.
Of course, discovering more about your background is easier said than done, but you can help them get started with an Ancestry subscription. Ancestry features one of the largest collections of family history that you can find online.
With this subscription, they can discover more information about their ancestors in the US and other parts of the world. They can also create their own family tree and even collaborate with their family members to complete it.
A Gift for People Who Love to Travel
A lot of people love to travel — and for a good reason. It's the perfect opportunity to explore other cultures, visit amazing places, and learn more about the world we live in.
With that said, traveling can be very expensive, especially when you also have to pay for a place to stay.
Luckily, you can help them out with an Airbnb gift card. These gift cards will give them credit they can use to rent a spot at their next destination.
What's great about these gift cars is that they never expire, so even if they don't plan to travel in 2025, they can keep their credit until they're ready.
Let Them Choose What They Want
Amazon is always a solid choice for a digital gift when everything else fails. That way, even if you don't know what they want, you'll still allow them to pick the best present for themselves without having to leave their home.
An Amazon gift card will give them access to many of the things on this list and even some physical goodies you haven't thought of. It might not be as personal or unique as other options, but it's still a solid choice for a last-minute gift idea.
Get the Right Digital Gift
Buying the right present for someone can be challenging, especially if you have little time. But the ideas on this list will help you find something they'll love.
Even if you don't know them well, you can still get them a solid gift they'll probably like. And of course, you can never go wrong with an Amazon gift card and let them choose what they want to get for themselves. Happy holidays!