For those of us lucky enough to conquer all those Thanksgiving leftovers, now that Mariah Carey has fully defrosted, the time has come for us to pivot to Christmas. But before we get there, word on the street is that there might be a little bit of shopping we need to knock out beforehand. Thankfully, we at The Root are here to help with a few suggestions to make the most of your Christmas morning.
You’re welcome in advance.
Can’t decide if you should give clothes or alcohol? Why not give both with the 1800 Tequila X STAYME70 Mantra hoodie gift set from the 1800 Tequila X Carmelo Anthony holiday drop shop. The set comes with a bottle of 1800 Cristalino and a double-layered fleece sweatshirt designed with Melo himself.
Ready to embrace the future? You’ve got options. Lucyd Eyewear has a sexy-ass sunglasses collection that’s happy to introduce “the world’s first smart eyewear powered with ChatGPT.” You can also use them to take calls, listen to your Christmas album of choice, or even bark orders at Siri. And if something higher end is more your ministry, the latest version of the Ray-Ban | Meta Smart Glasses might tickle your fancy with their improved bass, new ultra-wide 12 MP camera, the ability to livestream from your glasses to your Facebook or Instagram account, and Meta AI.
Your favorite bibliophile some love with the 22K Gold James Baldwin “Love” Luxury Candle from the Harlem Candle Company. With notes of apple, green and sandalwood, this earthy-scented candle includes the quote “Love Brought You Here” by James Baldwin. And once the candle burns out, you have a gorgeous cocktail glass perfect for sipping your favorite spirit.
The Bum Bag from ANDI ain’t your ordinary fanny pack. The adjustable strap and top handle on this baby give you the freedom to carry it as a cross-body or handbag when the mood strikes. The water-resistant nylon makes it easy to clean. And with enough room for your phone, keys, wallet and an 18 oz water bottle, this bag can go everywhere, leaving your hands free to do – well, whatever.
With its extended handle, three speeds, and heated ball—yes, you read that right; it’s heated!—this massage gun is the perfect answer to “Where have you been all my life?”
You know how much we love dope, Black-owned products on this side, and this luxury home fragrance doesn’t disappoint. Developed under the premise that “home care is a form of self-care,” Space is the brainchild of Ronn Richardson, former Head of Creative for SheaMoisture, and med-tech sales executive Daniel Scott. In other news, it will also leave your crib smelling good as hell, so snatch this up and enjoy a truly elevated sensory experience courtesy of #BlackLuxury.
There are plenty of y’all who have yet to cure your unhealthy addiction to Apple products, and thankfully, I’m here to help. Not only is the Google Pixel Tablet the perfect complement to the equally dope (and criminally slept-on) Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Buds Pro, but with its hub mode and access to smart home controls, it will make things around the house much easier. (Don’t sleep on that new Pixel Watch 2 either.)
Tell time in the coolest way with this Swatch X Basquiat watch available in the MoMA design store. Available in three colors, each design features artwork from one of the most influential Black artists – Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Prince may have left us, but there’s no doubt that his music will live on forever. And there’s no better gift for the ultimate Prince fan than a dope collection of his music. The Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition includes a digitally remastered version of the multi-platinum selling album that brought us hits like “Cream” and “Gett Off,” as well as hours of previously unreleased studio recordings of tracks from Prince’s vault. And if all of that wasn’t enough, you also get a Blu-ray with a restored version of the Diamonds And Pearls Video Collection. Did I already say that this would be a dope gift for someone who loves Prince? (hint, hint).
A pair of gold earrings is a must-have staple in any jewelry collection. And these statement earrings from Laka Luka put a stylish twist on a timeless accessory. These stunning gold-plated hoops are lightweight and easy to wear with practically anything. But if you’re not careful, they just might steal the show from the rest of your outfit.
When The Urban Grape isn’t preoccupied with being America’s largest certified Black-owned beverage retailer, they’re ensuring you have the greatest Christmas in the history of ever with their Black Winemaker’s Gift Box. Why? Because it highlights “some of the most exciting Black producers in both California and South Africa” and you deserve it. Bottoms up.
The first signature sneaker from NBA star Anthony Edwards is here to spread tidings of great joy and yuletide cheer—just in time for the holidays.
After years of curiosity, I have finally seen the glory of the weighted pillow experience. Boasting benefits like better sleep and lower stress, Quiet Mind doesn’t disappoint with what’s easily “the world’s softest hug.” Additionally, these come in three different sizes/weights to suit your liking, so stop reading this and go buy one—like right now.
Oh, you thought we were done dabbling in the future? Hell nah! The Meta Quest 3 has been “redesigned from the inside out” and boasts improved comfort, improved visuals, and improved accessories. 2023 is cool and all, but the future is where the fun’s at.
Who doesn’t love a good margarita? Obviously, they taste best when paired with Grand Marnier, but when you add Teezo Touchdown and luxury Black-owned gifting company UNWRP to the mix, things really get delicious. And this cocktail kit is exactly what you need to help spread yuletide cheer.
Make your favorite beauty lover’s day with the Nubian Earth Collection Bundle from Juvia’s Place. This bountiful bundle from the Black-owned brand includes a stunning eyeshadow palette, six lipsticks and four lip glosses in beautiful earth tones.
Bronx-born collective Ghetto Gastro already do a lot of things well, but in looking to expand their culinary empire, they’ve rolled out air fryers, digital toasters, waffle mix, and an assortment of other products to help you have your own Black power kitchen at home.
When it comes to hoodies, crewnecks, and t-shirts, Served Fresh is one of the illest brands out. (Trust me, I wear it all the damn time.) And much like everything else they touch, their Christmas collection is no joke.
Growing up, the sound of Earth, Wind and Fire on a Saturday morning meant it was time to clean the house from top to bottom. Now, you can keep that scent in your home all week long with the Just Cleaned Candle from the Black Ambiance store on Etsy. The floral and citrus notes will fill your home with a clean, fresh bouquet—without all of the backbreaking labor.
A little top quality meat goes a long way, and if you’re anything like me, this assortment of rich flavors of the season will make the perfect gift. Featuring regular summer sausage, two packs of shaved peppered beef, and jalapeño and cheese summer sausage, you can’t spell “absolutely delicious” without KC Cattle.