Merriam-Webster defines stocking stuffer as "a small gift suitable for placing in a Christmas stocking." The origin of the Christmas stocking isn't known, but the tradition dates back to at least 1823, when "Clement Clarke Moore (or possibly Henry Livingston Jr.) wrote 'A Visit From Saint Nicholas,” according to Smithsonian Magazine. However, the phrase "stocking stuffer" didn't exist until much later: around 1958.

Today, there are more than 12,000,000 Google results for the phrase. So, if you've found your way to this gift guide, you've beaten the odds. I'll do my best not to disappoint.

Below is a collection of inexpensive gifts (under $25) that are small enough to fit inside of a Christmas stocking. Each of these products is available on Amazon and is legitimately rated at 4-stars or better.

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