{"id":38177,"date":"2026-01-05T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/?p=38177"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:50:07","slug":"from-flop-to-top-10-gift-ideas-to-exchange-when-santa-got-it-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/from-flop-to-top-10-gift-ideas-to-exchange-when-santa-got-it-wrong\/","title":{"rendered":"From flop to top: 10 gift ideas to exchange when Santa got it wrong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not a fan of your Christmas gift? If you didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas, exchange it for one of these gifts, including best-selling books and board games.<\/h4>\n

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Books to have in your library<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Housekeeper Sees Everything by Freida McFadden<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Settled into a seemingly ideal life, Millie sees her dream of tranquility shattered when mysterious noises at night at her neighbors’ house pose a disturbing threat. With The Maid Sees Everything, Freida McFadden delivers a highly anticipated third novel<\/a>, darker and more addictive than ever, now available in paperback. Secrets, manipulation, and explosive twists and turns intertwine in this breathless psychological thriller that confirms the global success of the saga.<\/p>\n

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A classic of Christmas literature, this book contains five stories, including \u201cA Christmas Carol,\u201d celebrating the spirit of this magical holiday. Written by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol denounces the social injustice that deprives the poor of the festivities and invites us to come together and share.<\/p>\n

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Le petit Nicolas, c’est No\u00ebl ! by Ren\u00e9 Goscinny and Jean-Jacques Semp\u00e9<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Written by Ren\u00e9 Goscinny and Jean-Jacques Semp\u00e9, Le petit Nicolas, c’est No\u00ebl ! evokes the festive season as experienced by the famous character. While everyone is busy with the preparations, little Nicolas helps his family with his well-known cheerfulness and temperament.<\/p>\n

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Even Better by Lena Situations<\/strong><\/h4>\n

After Toujours Plus, which sold 500,000 copies when it was published five years ago, Lena Situations unveils a highly anticipated second book: Encore Mieux, published by her own publishing house. The content creator and videographer offers us an inspiring guide to getting to know ourselves better, developing discipline, patience, and determination, and turning our dreams into concrete projects. Through her personal experience, she encourages everyone to channel their energy with kindness to chart their own path to fulfillment.<\/p>\n

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Les heures fragiles by Virginie Grimaldi<\/b><\/h4>\n

Bestselling author Virginie Grimaldi presents Les heures fragiles, a new book featuring Diane, whose life is turned upside down when her husband leaves her. At her side, her daughter Lou silently goes through a painful adolescence and her first heartbreak. Ready to do anything to save her, Diane agrees to dive back into a past she had fled. A moving story about mother-daughter bonds and the fragility of life.<\/p>\n

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Games, DIY, consoles…<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Les Aventuriers du Rail d’Europe (Europe’s Rail Adventurers) – Days of Wonder<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ticket to Ride Europe invites young and old alike on a strategic journey across Europe, where the aim is to connect major cities by developing your own rail network. Accessible, immersive, and full of suspense, this award-winning game combines strategy, interaction, and fun for varied and captivating games with family or friends.<\/p>\n

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Book Nook – The Owl’s Bookshop<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Book Nook (a small decorative diorama based on a miniature world that you build yourself) showcases The Owl’s Bookshop, with its mysterious books and enchanting details. Suitable for ages 14 and up, this 139-piece wooden diorama combines creativity, patience, and the joy of building to become a truly decorative object that stimulates the imagination.<\/p>\n

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LEGO – The Bamboo<\/strong><\/h4>\n

LEGO\u00ae 10344 – The Lucky Bamboo allows adults to recreate the serenity of nature with its 325 pieces, offering a relaxing and creative building experience. Inspired by Asian art, this decorative bamboo symbolizes luck and harmony, and becomes an elegant decorative object for the office or living room.<\/p>\n

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Nintendo Switch\u2122 2 console with game<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It’s a must-have Christmas gift: the game console. This Nintendo Switch\u2122 2 console pack includes the Mario Kart\u2122 World game, as well as the basic controllers, cables, and adapter.<\/p>\n

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Creative Seed DIY Kit – Pink Clay Soaps<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Creative Seed DIY Kit – Exotic Garden Pink Clay Soaps allows you to easily create personalized handmade soaps thanks to a complete base with fragrance, pink clay, and mold. Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts, it offers a creative and sensory experience while softening the skin.*<\/p>\n

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Read also > Beauty: when massage enhances the face<\/a><\/p>\n

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