The holidays are all about the little moments of joy, and stocking stuffers are often the biggest surprise of all. From fun finds to practical treats, the right small gifts can bring just as much excitement as the ones under the tree. Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, or a last-minute add-on, here are the top five stocking stuffers that are sure to delight this Christmas.

5. Underwear/Socks

This isn’t something one asks for Christmas, but it’s always the one gift you didn’t know you needed. You can never have enough underwear or socks. They always come with fun and silly patterns or colors giving into the Christmas spirit.

4. M&M Filled Candy Cane

Candy is a very common stocking stuffer and you can’t go wrong with it. It is also very common to put this candy into a candy cane-shaped container. The most common candies to put into these candy canes are M&M’s and Reese’s. My personal favorite is the M&Ms. These are fun and go along with the Christmas season in every way.

3. Portable Charger

Chargers are essential in everyone’s lives and we all use them. Not only do we use them we also lose them. They are hard to keep up with and you don’t always have one with you. That’s what makes a portable charger such a good stocking stuffer. They are very useful and I know I’m excited whenever I get one in my stocking.

2. Gift Cards

Everyone loves gift cards. Gift cards are free money that you get to spend at one of your favorite stores or restaurants. It takes away the burden of spending money on something you want. They are also perfect to use as regifts. If you get a gift card to a place you never go to, you can just save the gift card and use it as a gift for someone else.

1. Scratch Offs

Every kid gets a scratch-off in their stocking every year. Playing the scratch-off as a kid makes you feel older and like an adult. They are fun and exciting, and even exhilarating if you win. It is basically free money, since there is no gambling because you didn’t spend money on the scratch off. These are easily everyone’s favorite stocking stuffers and we all look forward to them.