12 of the best gifts to give Friends fans this holiday season
By Elaine Selna
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Even though there hasn’t been a new episode of the sitcom Friends since 2004, the show still has adamantly loyal fans and keeps gaining new ones thanks to its new home on HBO Max. So this holiday season, we’ve created a gift guide of all the best things to give the Friends obsessives on your list.
1. Friends Logo Hoodie; $22 – $30
Give your friend something new to bundle up in while they watch all 236 episodes of the show with this hoodie featuring the show’s logo.
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2. “The One With All The Thanksgivings” Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament 2021; $20
Though the show had many iconic episodes, one that sticks out, in particular, is “The One With All The Thanksgivings,” when Monica tries to make Chandler laugh by sticking a turkey over her head in reference to when Joey did the same. This Hallmark Christmas ornament shows this exact moment and plays sounds from the show.
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3. Friends: The Official Advent Calendar 2021 Edition; $20
There’s nothing quite like opening up the doors to an Advent calendar In the lead-up to Christmas. This one features 24 doors behind which are activity books, trinkets, and paper ornaments based on Friends.
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4. Central Perk Ceramic Mug; $17
As the regular hangout spot of the six main characters, Central Perk became a mainstay of the show. So now your friend can feel like they’re at the iconic coffeehouse with a 24-ounce mug that shows off the Central Perk logo.
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5. Friends TV Show-Inspired Sofa Necklace; $26
It always seemed that whenever the friends would hang out at Central Perk, they’d exclusively sit on the coffeehouse’s big orange sofa. Gift this necklace to your friend as a way of paying homage to the iconic piece of home décor.
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6. Trivial Pursuit: Friends The TV Series Edition; $21
Friends was on the air for 10 years, which means there are bound to be secrets and tidbits about the show that only true fans would know about. Test people’s knowledge of the show with this edition of the classic game Trivial Pursuit featuring 600 questions your friends won’t want to get wrong.
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7. Peephole Frame from Monica’s Apartment; $15
Monica and Rachel’s apartment was iconic, not only because we still don’t understand how they can afford it, but because of the style. One piece that fans notably like is the yellow frame that was around the front door’s peephole. Recreate this home décor aspect by gifting a yellow frame to a fan of the show.
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8. Set of Five Friends Wooden Spoons for Cooking; $14
In the show, Courtney Cox’s character Monica Geller was a chef. Anyone that considers themselves to be a “Monica” probably has an extensive cookware collection. Add this set of five wooden cooking spoons featuring elements from the show to their kitchen and see how giddy they get.
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9. Monopoly: Friends The TV Series Edition; $25
The universe of Friends is extensive, and there are many characters and places to play with. This edition of the classic game Monopoly uses these to its advantage, so you can go around the board and stop at different episodes as tokens related to characters like a dinosaur for Ross.
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10. Central Perk Mug Plush Dog Toy; $9
Humans aren’t the only fans of the show. So let your friend’s dog join in on the fun by getting them this Central Perk mug plush toy with a squeaker inside that will make them as energetic as if they’d had a cup of coffee.
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11. LEGO Ideas Central Perk Building Kit; $48
As a fixture on the show, Central Perk has gone on to become its own special place. LEGO has even turned the coffeehouse into a 1070-piece Ideas building set so your friend can build the show’s set complete with lights and cameras and recreate scenes from the show.
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12. Friends: The Official Cookbook Gift Set; $40
Friends: The Official Cookbook by Amanda Yee features over 100 recipes based on the show like Rachel’s Meat Trifle. This gift set includes this must-have cookbook and an exclusive blue apron that features the turkey wearing sunglasses and a Fez that Monica puts over her head.
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