Holiday gift guide 2012: The best Christmas gift ideas

Our holiday gift guide has Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list—from culture vultures and movie lovers to foodies, fashionistas and more.

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We're making a list and checking it twice. Two dozen lists, actually, with great Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list. From unique local gifts that honor the great outdoors, to the perfect affordable stocking stuffers, to stylish Xmas gifts for that clothes horse in your family. Plus, cool gifts for LA night owls, foodies and film fans, as well as the prettiest pre-packaged presents. Whoever you're shopping for, our holiday gift guide is sure to inspire and impress.


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Great gifts for stylish trendsetters

Unique gift ideas for active outdoorsy types

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Cool gifts for music lovers and night owls

Paperblanks Intricate Inlays Thai Gems journal, $15; and Intricate Inlays Mirror Vine journal, $13; both at the Library Shop at the New York Public Library, 42nd St at Fifth Ave (212-930-0641)

Gifts you can give to anyone

Burt’s Bees Favorites kit (includes a sugar scrub, body bar, body lotion, lip balm and bath pouf), $20, at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com

Pretty pre-packaged gift ideas

Kahokia Frank Manity wall valet, handmade in Brooklyn, $72, at kahokia.etsy.com

The best gifts from online shopping sites

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