Christmas Gift of the Year facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christmas Gift of the Year
The bread machine became the 1988 Christmas Present of the Year.
Presented by	HUI Research
Date	1988 (1988)-
Country	Sweden

The Christmas Gift of the Year or Christmas Present of the Year (Swedish: Årets julklapp) is a special "award" given to a product each year in Sweden. It's announced just before Christmas. The Swedish Retail Institute chooses this gift. They pick something that has been very popular or important during the year.

Christmas Gifts Through the Years

Every year since 1988, the Swedish Retail Institute has picked a "Christmas Gift of the Year." This gift often shows what was popular or important that year. It can be a fun way to look back at how technology and trends have changed!

• 1988 – bread machine
• 1989 – camcorder
• 1990 – wok
• 1991 – CD player
• 1992 – video game
• 1993 – perfume
• 1994 – mobile telephone
• 1995 – CD disc
• 1996 – Internet
• 1997 – digital pet, for example Tamagotchi
• 1998 – computer game
• 1999 – books
• 2000 – DVD player
• 2001 – tools
• 2002 – cookbook – picked because of lower taxes on books, popular TV-cooks, and more interest in cooking
• 2003 – knit cap
• 2004 – flat panel TV set
• 2005 – Poker set
• 2006 – audiobook
• 2007 – GPS navigation device
• 2008 – an experience (like a concert ticket or a hot air balloon ride)
• 2009 – bed of nails
• 2010 – tablet computer
• 2011 – packed bag of groceries
• 2012 – headphones
• 2013 – juicer
• 2014 – fitness tracker
• 2015 – robotic vacuum cleaner
• 2016 – virtual reality headset
• 2017 – electric bicycle
• 2018 – recycled garment (clothing made from recycled materials)
• 2019 – A box for mobile telephones (a way to store phones to encourage less screen time)
• 2020 - portable stove
• 2021 – event ticket
• 2022 – Home-knitted wear