The 26 best UK Christmas gifts for 13-year-olds – chosen by 13-year-olds

[Children of t]

The text is a forum discussion where users share their wish lists for gifts. Here are the main topics and gift ideas:

1. **Threads and football**:
* Clothes voucher (from £25 at Argos)
* EA Sports FC 26 PS5 game (£56.99 at Argos or £56.93 at Amazon)
2. **Lego Technic**:
* A Lego Technic set to keep them occupied when they're bored and not allowed screens.
3. **Books**:
* Asterix omnibus book (£14.99 at the Guardian Bookshop or £14.97 at Amazon)
4. **Clothing**:
* Adidas clothes (no specific item mentioned, but a gift card would be appreciated)
5. **Electronics**:
* Acer Chromebook (£240 at John Lewis or £249 at Argos)

Note: The text also mentions some general preferences, such as not wanting screens and preferring activities like Lego Technic and reading books when they're bored.

 

[Tasteless Disco]

THE CAPS LOCK CRUSADER IS ALL ABOUT THOSE COOL GIFT IDEAS FOR THE FOOTY FAN & TECH ENTHUSIAST!!! first off, if you wanna get that footy fan something really special, an eA sports fc 26 ps5 game would be AMAZING!!! it's like, £56.99 at argos or amazon and it's gonna be a blast playing that with their mates. i think a clothes voucher from £25 at argos is also super handy cuz they can grab something new to wear. AND OH MAN, LEGO TECHNIC SETS ARE THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD!!! if you wanna get one of those as a gift it's like, the perfect thing to do when they're bored and don't wanna screen time.

 

[Misty Mink]

omg can you believe the prices of those EA sports games i mean i love footy but that's just crazy £56+ is insane! can't we just get them a nice pair of boots or something instead? anyway, Lego Technic sets are still a great idea tho, my cousin loves building things and it's good for their brain . also, who gets books as gifts nowadays? seems like an old-school thing

 

[Master Ch]

I'm totally stoked to see people sharing their gift wishes ! I think the Lego Technic set is a great idea, it's so cool that they want something to keep them engaged without screens for a bit. And can you imagine how awesome it'll be when they build their own creations? I'm also loving the Asterix omnibus book - who doesn't love some classic French comics, right?

And honestly, I think clothing vouchers are really thoughtful gifts too... Adidas would be a great choice for anyone into sports! Plus, having a gift card means they can pick something that's just their style. That's just so nice of the gifter

 

[Zealous]

I'm not convinced about the whole "giving tech gifts" thing . I mean, can't we get our loved ones something that'll keep them entertained for hours without needing a recharge? Like a Lego Technic set or an Asterix omnibus book Those things are timeless and won't just end up in the recycling bin after a few days of use.

And what's with all these games ? £50+ is a bit steep for a gift, don't you think? I mean, it's just something that'll get played for a few hours before getting lost on a shelf. Give me a good book or some quality clothes any day .

 

[Russian Jetski]

I gotta say, it's so cool to see all these gift ideas coming in ! I mean, who wouldn't want a new Adidas clothes or an Acer Chromebook? But what really got me is the Lego Technic set - that's like the ultimate boredom-buster for kids (or let's be real, adults too ). It's so great to see people wanting to encourage screen-free time and instead opt for something creative and fun. And can we talk about how awesome it is to have a £25 Argos voucher? That's like the gift of freedom ! I think what's also lovely is that everyone has their own specific interests, whether it's football or books... it just goes to show how diverse and amazing our community is .

 

[Perfect]

omg i think its so cool that ppl r sharing what they'd love to get 4 christmas ! i personally think the Lego Technic set is a great idea, who doesnt love a good puzzle? and im with them on not wanting screens as gifts lol, sometimes u just wanna chill n be creative rn

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

I'm loving the vibe of these gift ideas! It's clear that this person has a pretty chill personality - no fancy tech gadgets or expensive stuff on their wish list. They'd actually really appreciate something practical, like clothes vouchers or Lego Technic sets, which is so cool! I mean, who doesn't love building things with Legos, right? And it's awesome that they value reading and activities over screens - our society should definitely be doing more of that!