Holidays & Occasions Christmas Christmas Gifts Christmas Gifts for Your Brother By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is a Digital Associate Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories.She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, which she insists is home to the country's first Mardi Gras (not New Orleans) and now lives in Birmingham with her husband and rescue pup Rocky, whose name is unrelated to The University of Tennessee (Roll Tide). Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 15, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Uncommon Goods Do you have a hard time deciding what to get your brother for Christmas every year? Even though you've known him your whole life, your brother can be difficult to shop for because you know he won't hesitate to tell you when he doesn't like something. This year will be different: You will find the best Christmas gift for your brother right on this list. These are the best Christmas gift ideas for a brother, whether he's an outdoorsman, an athlete, a tech-obsessed guy, a gamer, a cook, or a traveler. You'll want to order multiples of these cool gifts for guys to give to your brother, husband, dad, and every other guy on your holiday gift list. So start checking off your need-to-buy Christmas list (we know you already have one started), and get your brother the best Christmas gift he'll receive this year. These brother Christmas gifts will even top whatever Mama gets him. These are The Coolest Gifts for the Guys in Your Life Handheld Pac-Man Arcade Game Urban Outfitters Buy It: $25.95; urbanoutfitters.com Bring his old favorite arcade game back and see him light up. Buy Now Final Touch Beer Tasting Set Bed Bath & Beyond Buy It: $29.99; bedbathandbeyond.com If your brother needs to stop drinking his beer from a red plastic cup, give him an upgrade with this 13-piece set. Buy Now "How To Be A Gentleman" Book Brooks Brothers Buy It: $36; brooksbrothers.com Whether you give it to him as a joke or a serious suggestion, this book is part of a collection that every Southern gentleman should take note of. Buy Now Ghirardelli Gold Bar Tin Ghirardelli Buy It: $15.95; ghirardelli.com Since you can't get him real bars of gold (and if you can, send us some), give him 12 gold bars made of chocolate instead. Buy Now Harry's Winston Set Barneys New York Buy It: $30; barneys.com He'll have no excuse if he's not clean-shaven for lunch with Mama. Buy Now Orvis Fish Bottle Opener Orvis Buy It: $12.95; orvis.com Add this bottle opener to your fisherman brother's bar collection. Buy Now Tervis 2-Pack Gift Set Tervis Buy It: $33.99;tervis.com If he's not an outdoorsman, there are other emblem options to choose from, but your brother will have these durable cups forever. Buy Now JBL GO 2 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Amazon Buy It: $39.95; amazon.com Compact and waterproof, this Bluetooth speaker will be his new favorite travel companion. Buy Now Custom Pet Silhouette Art Minted Buy It: from $32; minted.com If "man's best friend" is especially true at your brother's house, this personalized gift couldn't be more meaningful. Buy Now Lodge Chef Collection Skillet Sur La Table Buy It: from $29.95; surlatable.com Every Southern chef, whether novice or seasoned, should have a classic cast-iron skillet in the kitchen. This timeless gift will last him a lifetime. Buy Now Away x Tile Luggage Tag Away Buy It: $30; awaytravel.com If your brother is a frequent (or forgetful) traveler, this luggage tag comes with a Tile Slim inside so he'll never lose track of his bag. Buy Now Under Armour Men's Tech T-Shirt 2.0 Dick's Sporting Goods Buy It: $25; dickssportinggoods.com He might not realize that his favorite workout shirt is looking and smelling less than sanitary, but you do, so replace it for him with a shiny new one. This one comes in dozens of colors to fit his style. Buy Now Paper Source Ascot Stationery Paper Source Buy It: sets from $35.80; papersource.com Every man needs personalized stationery on hand, and this style is sleek and timeless. Buy Now Tickermaster Gift Card Tickermaster Buy It: from $25; ticketmaster.com You might not have the same taste in music or comedy, and you can't always confirm his schedule will align with an upcoming show without ruining a Christmas surprise. With a Ticketmaster gift card, he can buy tickets to a show he wants to see when he's able to go. Buy Now TaylorMade Golf Collegiate Golf Balls TaylorMade Golf Buy It: from $39.99; taylormadegolf.com Your brother can show his love for his college team while on the course with these fun golf balls. Buy Now Cathy's Concepts Initial Brown Leather-Wrapped Flask Set Dillard's Buy It: $44; dillards.com His tailgate has never looked so classy than with a leather flask (complete with a monogram, of course). Buy Now Birchbox Grooming Subscription Birchbox Buy It: from $30; birchbox.com Treat your bro to a little box of wellness each month with a Birchbox subscription he can personalize to fit his self-care needs. Buy Now Your Drawing as Art Print Minted Buy It: from $32; minted.com If you have any of his old artwork from childhood, this sweet gift is a must-buy. Buy Now Mark & Graham Canvas and Letter Slouch Travel Case Mark & Graham Buy It: from $25; markandgraham.com Every guy could use a Dopp kit refresh, and these can be marked with every Southerner's favorite—a monogram! Buy Now Drake Waterfowl Men's Camp Fleece Pullover 2.0 Dick's Sporting Goods Buy It: $54.99; dickssportinggoods.com If his favorite sweatshirt has seen better days, give him a comfy and stylish option to replace it with (at least for public settings). This fleece comes in four color combinations. Buy Now "Make Your Bed" Book Paper Source Buy It: $20; papersource.com Admiral William H. McRaven gives everyday wisdom and life advice that a guy of any age should take to heart. Buy Now Away The Insider Packing Cubes Away Buy It: $45 per set of four; awaytravel.com These handy packing cubes will be a lifesaver for your brother on the move. Buy Now Ticket Stub Diary Uncommon Goods Buy It: $14; uncommongoods.com Whether he's into sporting events, movies, plays, or all of the above, he can rack up ticket stubs and look back on them fondly in one place. This is also a great keepsake for fathers and their kids to remember events they attended together. Buy Now Beige Marble & Acacia Wood Square Coasters Dillard's Buy It: $20 per set of four; dillards.com Mama would pitch a fit if she found out your brother was getting drink rings on her antique table she gave him. Be sure that never happens with a cool set of coasters. Buy Now Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable Charger Amazon Buy It: $29.99; amazon.com If his phone is always dying before he can give Mama a call back, he's in need of a portable charger. Buy Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit