Gift guide
New Year Gifts for the Whole Family
The best New Year gifts for family are ones everyone can share, like a digital photo frame loaded with last year's memories or a board game for the first family night of the year. Shared gifts also save you buying for every single person.
These picks work for parents, grandparents and households with kids, and most are easy to give at a New Year's Day gathering.
Aura Carver HD WiFi Digital Picture Frame, 10 inch
Load it with photos from the year before and add new ones from your phone anytime. Grandparents especially love it.
Days of Wonder Ticket to Ride Board Game
A modern classic that kids and grandparents can play together. A great way to start a monthly game night.
Czech Games Edition Codenames Board Game
A clever team word game for big groups that plays in about fifteen minutes.
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart
Makes weeknight dinners faster and healthier, which helps if the family goal is cooking at home more.
Amazon Echo Show 8 Smart Display
Shared calendars, recipes, video calls with relatives and a photo slideshow when idle.
Bananagrams Classic Word Game
Fast word game in a banana pouch. No board, no fuss, and great for travel.
GHIRARDELLI Premium Chocolate Assortment Squares Gift Box
A big bag of individually wrapped chocolate squares to share after the New Year's Day meal.
Exploding Kittens Original Edition Card Game
The family card game kids beg to play again. Rounds are quick and very silly.
Choose one shared gift for the household rather than lots of small ones, and give it in a way that gets everyone involved, like playing the game right away. For a photo frame, preload a few favorite pictures before you wrap it.
Add a message: pair your gift with one of our New Year Wishes for Family.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good New Year gift for the whole family?
A digital photo frame or a board game everyone can play are great shared gifts. They bring the family together rather than adding clutter.
What is a good gift for parents for New Year?
A digital photo frame filled with family pictures is a favorite for parents and grandparents. A multicooker or a smart display also suits busy households.
What board games are good for families?
Ticket to Ride, Codenames and Bananagrams are popular family picks because they are easy to learn and work across ages.
What is a New Year family tradition involving gifts?
Some families open one small gift on New Year's Day or swap fresh-start gifts like journals and games. Others start a yearly game night with a new board game.