From Christmas miracles to Santa Claus himself, the holiday season is full of surprises.

But are your stocking stuffer ideas too run of the mill?

Trade in your traditional stocking stuffers for unique items your friends and family would never expect, but actually need!

Here are some of our favorites trending now with holiday shoppers.

Funny Flash Drives

Floppy disks may be a thing of the past. But they’ve been holding strong since 1999!

But why are they still popular while most 90’s tech is obsolete?

Despite advances in cloud file sharing technology, flash drives are still a quick, easy, and reliable way to transfer files from computer-to-computer.

That’s why flash drives are still popular with heavy computer users like software developers, graphic designers, writers, students, and data analysts.

Lucky for you, flash drives come in so many different colors, characters, textures, and critters. That’s why they’re ideal stocking stuffer ideas for teens to adults.

Hot Sauce Stocking Stuffer Ideas

About to stuff your Christmas stockings with traditional holiday candy? Don’t forget the hot sauce!

That’s right. Hot sauce is the latest stocking stuffer trending with holiday shoppers.

Tabasco sauce is already the perfect size for stockings. But they make even smaller travel-sized bottles too.

Sriracha also sells miniature bottle keychains filled with their wildly popular hot sauce.

International Themed Stocking Stuffers

Are your loved ones passionate about the world? Do they love traveling or learning new world cuisine?

Why not turn their Christmas stocking into a trip around the world?

You could include a traditional Matryoshka doll, travel maps, camera accessories, binoculars, fun luggage tags, or passport covers.

For an extra special surprise, include plane tickets at the very bottom of their stocking!

Blinded by Science! Stocking Stuffers for Geeks

Do your friends love to tinker, create their own slime, or build their own inventions?

Luckily, there are tons of science-themed stocking stuffers to choose from.

Here are a few ideas trending now:

• Test tube keychains
• Miniature science kits
• Break your own geodes
• Mini coding games
• Pocket microscopes
• Glow-in-the-dark soap
• Shot glasses with periodic table elements
• Plushy microbe toys
• Freeze-dried astronaut ice cream

These stocking stuffer ideas complement larger gifts for science lovers, like jumbo chemistry sets, star projectors, backpacks, and robot building kits.

Ancestry Stocking Stuffers

Ancestry DNA kits are all the rage. Plus, their ideal stocking stuffers because they bring the whole family together.

Nothing says “surprise!” like learning where are your relatives really came from.

Top genealogy companies offering DNA kits include ancestry.com, 23andMe, myheritage, National Geographic, and FamilyTree DNA.

To complement your ancestry stocking stuffers, consider genealogy books, ancestry.com memberships, personalized gifts with your family tree, and family photo books.

‘Tis the Season to Be Unique

Ready to create brand new traditions this holiday season?

Start with your classic Christmas stocking!

Remember these unique stocking stuffer ideas as you shop for your loved ones. And check back often for more ideas to create a very merry and memorable Christmas for all your friends and family.