An absolute must-have for anyone with a home theater set up, especially those who aren’t quite sure how everything works. Push a button such as “Watch DVD” and it will turn on all the components as well as put them to the correct settings. A convenience for people who are comfortable with technology and a lifeline for those who aren’t.

This classic film is sure to be a hit with young children who may only know the title character from Disney's Princess line of products. Most adults also remember the movie fondly and can now enjoy it again in this fully restored version.

There are probably a lot of gifts that would generate more sheer excitement than Scrabble, but it’s hard to think of a better one for a family with children. The game allows everyone in the family to not only be together, but interact with each other (unlike watching TV). Scrabble is also educational, but most importantly it manages to do all of these things while being fun.

The Fugitive is well written, well acted, and one of the all-time classics ever to grace television screens. Anyone old enough to have watched the show in its original run will be thrilled to see it again and even most newcomers will enjoy it. That said, if someone you know has especially fond memories of another show, buy that one instead.

Agatha Christie is a legend among mystery writers and Hercule Poirot is her most popular creation. This book is one of his most entertaining appearances showcasing both his dry humor and brilliance as a detective. If you’re buying for someone who doesn’t care for mysteries, then look for a classic in a genre that they favor.