It's the most wonderful time of year. And by that, I mean it's awards season! We can't wait to celebrate our favorite movies, TVshows, and musicians (and see their red carpet lookstoo!). The Golden Globe nominations just got announced on December 11 and the competition is going to be *so* close. Unsurprisingly, Barbie has a ton of noms (so many, in fact, that it's the second most-nominated movie in the history of the Golden Globes), while Succession is leading the television nominations. Here's the full list, including everyone who won big during the 81st Golden Globe Awards!
Who is hosting the Golden Globes 2024?
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Comedian Joy Koy hosted the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
When are the 2024 Golden Globes?
(L-r) RYAN GOSLING as Ken and MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros.
The Golden Globes aired on CBS January 7, 2024. The ceremony was also available to stream on Paramount+ and the CBS app!
What is the difference between Golden Globes Emmys and Oscars?
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The Golden Globes honors both TV and movies, while the Oscars are strictly film and the Emmys are just for television!
Film Golden Globe Nominations And Winners For 2024
MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Winner: Oppenheimer
- Oppenheimer
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Past Lives
- The Zone of Interest
- Anatomy of a Fall
Best Picture, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Poor Things
- Barbie
- Poor Things
- American Fiction
- The Holdovers
- May December
- Air
Best Director, Motion Picture
Winner: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
- Bradley Cooper for Maestro
- Greta Gerwig for Barbie
- Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things
- Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
- Martin Scorsese for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Celine Song for Past Lives
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
Winner: Anatomy of a Fall by Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
- Barbie by Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
- Poor Things by Tony McNamara
- Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan
- Killers of the Flower Moon by Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese
- Past Lives by Celine Song
- Anatomy of a Fall by Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon. Image via Apple TV+
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Winner: Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
- Bradley Cooper for Maestro
- Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
- Leonardo DiCaprio for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Colman Domingo for Rustin
- Andrew Scott for All of Us Strangers
- Barry Keoghan for Saltburn
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Winner: Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Carey Mulligan for Maestro
- Sandra Hüller for Anatomy of a Fall
- Annette Bening for Nyad
- Greta Lee for Past Lives
- Cailee Spaeny for Priscilla
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “WONKA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros. Pictures.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Emma Stone for Poor Things
- Fantasia Barrino for The Color Purple
- Jennifer Lawrence for No Hard Feelings
- Natalie Portman for May December
- Alma Pöysti for Fallen Leaves
- Margot Robbie for Barbie
- Emma Stone for Poor Things
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
- Nicolas Cage for Dream Scenario
- Timothée Chalamet for Wonka
- Matt Damon for Air
- Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
- Joaquin Phoenix for Beau Is Afraid
- Jeffrey Wright for American Fiction
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Winner: Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
- Willem Dafoe for Poor Things
- Robert DeNiro for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
- Ryan Gosling for Barbie
- Charles Melton for May December
- Mark Ruffalo for Poor Things
Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture
Winner: Da'Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
- Emily Blunt for Oppenheimer
- Danielle Brooks for The Color Purple
- Jodie Foster for Nyad
- Julianne Moore for May December
- Rosamund Pike for Saltburn
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
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Best Original Score, Motion Picture
Winner: Ludwig Göransson for Oppenheimer
- Ludwig Göransson for Oppenheimer
- Jerskin Fendrix for Poor Things
- Robbie Robertson for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Mica Levi for The Zone of Interest
- Daniel Pemberton for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- Joe Hisaishi for The Boy and the Heron
Best Picture, Non-English Language
Winner: Anatomy of a Fall
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Fallen Leaves
- Io Capitano
- Past Lives
- Society of the Snow
- The Zone of Interest
(L) SCOTT EVANS as Ken, (L-center) RYAN GOSLING as Ken, (center bg) KINGSLEY BEN-ADIR as Ken, (r-center) SIMU LIU as Ken, and (R) NCUTI GATWA as Ken in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros Pictures.
Best Original Song, Motion Picture
Winner: “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas
- Barbie — “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas
- Barbie — “Dance the Night” by Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
- She Came to Me — “Addicted to Romance” by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie — “Peaches” by Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond, and John Spiker
- Barbie — “I’m Just Ken” by Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt
- Rustin — “Road to Freedom” by Lenny Kravitz
Best Motion Picture, Animated
Winner: The Boy and the Heron
- The Boy and the Heron
- Elemental
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Suzume
- Wish
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Winner: Barbie
- Barbie
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- John Wick: Chapter 4
- Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One
- Oppenheimer
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
TV Golden Globe Nominations
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Best Television Series, Drama
Winner: Succession
- 1923
- The Crown
- The Diplomat
- The Last of Us
- The Morning Show
- Succession
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy
Winner: The Bear
- The Bear
- Ted Lasso
- Abbott Elementary
- Jury Duty
- Only Murders in the Building
- Barry
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama
Winner: Kieran Culkin for Succession
- Pedro Pascal for The Last of Us
- Kieran Culkin for Succession
- Jeremy Strong for Succession
- Brian Cox for Succession
- Gary Oldman for Slow Horses
- Dominic West for The Crown
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama
Winner: Sarah Snook for Succession
- Helen Mirren for 1923
- Bella Ramsey for The Last of Us
- Keri Russell for The Diplomat
- Sarah Snook for Succession
- Imelda Staunton for The Crown
- Emma Stone for The Curse
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Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Ayo Edebiri for The Bear
- Ayo Edebiri for The Bear
- Natasha Lyonne for Poker Face
- Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary
- Rachel Brosnahan for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Selena Gomez for Only Murders in the Building
- Elle Fanning for The Great
Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Jeremy Allen White for The Bear
- Bill Hader for Barry
- Steve Martin for Only Murders in the Building
- Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building
- Jason Segel for Shrinking
- Jason Sudeikis for Ted Lasso
- Jeremy Allen White for The Bear
Best Supporting Actor, Television
Winner: Matthew Macfadyen for Succession
- Billy Crudup for The Morning Show
- Matthew Macfadyen for Succession
- James Marsden for Jury Duty
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear
- Alan Ruck for Succession
- Alexander Skarsgård for Succession
Best Supporting Actress, Television
Winner: Elizabeth Debicki for The Crown
- Elizabeth Debicki for The Crown
- Abby Elliott for The Bear
- Christina Ricci for Yellowjackets
- J. Smith-Cameron for Succession
- Meryl Streep for Only Murders in the Building
- Hannah Waddingham for Ted Lasso
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Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Winner: Beef
- Beef
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Daisy Jones & the Six
- All the Light We Cannot See
- Fellow Travelers
- Fargo
Best Performance by an Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Winner: Steen Yeun for Beef
- Matt Bomer for Fellow Travelers
- Sam Claflin for Daisy Jones & the Six
- Jon Hamm for Fargo
- Woody Harrelson for White House Plumbers
- David Oyelowo for Lawmen: Bass Reeves
- Steven Yeun for Beef
Best Performance by an Actress, Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Winner: Ali Wong for Beef
- Riley Keough for Daisy Jones & the Six
- Brie Larson for Lessons in Chemistry
- Elizabeth Olsen for Love and Death
- Juno Temple for Fargo
- Rachel Weisz for Dead Ringers
- Ali Wong for Beef
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy or Television
Winner: Ricky Gervais for Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
- Ricky Gervais for Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
- Trevor Noah for Trevor Noah: Where Was I
- Chris Rock for Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
- Amy Schumer for Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact
- Sarah Silverman for Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love
- Wanda Sykes for Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer
Did you favorite show, movie, or actor get a Golden Globe nomination this year? Who do you think the biggest snub is?
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This edible crescent-roll cornucopia is our way of making a normal cheese boardmore festive — and definitely more fun — during the holiday season. Our go-to this time of year is a massive cheese plate that can stand alone and be the main attraction, or the starter for a larger meal. Press on for the surprisingly easy steps to braid a breaded cornucopia.
Chris Andre
Materials + Tools:
- 1 roll of tin foil
- 2 packages of crescent rolls
- 1 egg (for egg wash before cornucopia goes into the oven), optional
Chris Andre
Instructions:
Start by sculpting tin foil into the shape of a cornucopia (it looks like a cone with an upturned tail). Pro tip: Lightly pack tin foil so it's easier to remove later from your baked cornucopia. Crescent rolls should be buttery enough that this shouldn't be difficult.
Chris Andre
Your tin foil mold should look a little something like this.Chris Andre
Pop open the crescent rolls and cut the triangles into strips. Pinch together the ends of strips to make strips longer.Chris Andre
Braid crescent roll strips. You can make these as fancy as you want. Not a braiding pro? Skip this step and leave those strips alone.Chris Andre
Wrap tin foil cornucopia with braids/strips. Make sure you cover all the tin foil. Leave a little wiggle room at the opening of the cornucopia, so that when you’re done baking you can pull some of that tin foil out.Chris Andre
Use any extra dough to cover the bottom of your cornucopia. Pinch the sides and anchor those braids/strips in.Chris Andre
Brush on egg wash before placing your cornucopia in the oven. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Take out of oven and cover spots of cornucopia that are already golden brown with extra tin foil. Bake for another 20 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Let it cool down until it’s easy to handle. Remove tin foil.Chris Andre
Place cornucopia in corner of your cheese plate. Arrange cheese on your serving tray.Chris Andre
Add crackers — we like to have two or three options.Chris Andre
Don’t forget to fill up your cornucopia. It's called "the horn of plenty" for a reason. Fill with fresh fruit like grapes, apples, and pears.Chris Andre
Add nuts like walnuts and pistachios to fill in any empty spaces. Garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary and sage to finish it off.Chris Andre
Voilà! Invite over your friends, open a bottle of wine, and dig in!Chris Andre
A cornucopia cheese board will become your new favorite holiday tradition.Show us your crescent-roll cornucopias on Instagram and check out our baking classes (and our Easy Thanksgiving Desserts piece) for more holiday food inspo!
DIY Production and Styling: Paris Fried
Paris Fried: Paris loves any excuse to celebrate and throw a themed party. She loves experimenting in the kitchen and has a terrible sweet tooth. When she's not crafting in her studio, she's at the farmers' market buying seasonal produce or at her favorite local theater watching double features.
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With phenomenal television shows like The Last of Us and Only Murders in the Building, and outstanding work both behind the scenes *and* in front of the camera, 2023 might just be one of the toughest Emmyscompetitions yet – but we'll have to wait to see the winners, because the awards ceremony has officially been delayed.
The ongoing SAG-AFTRA writer and actor strikes have already put pressure on upcoming TV show and movie releases, halting almost all productions and promotions. According to Variety, the Emmys are feeling the tension, too. Originally spot for September 18, 2023, the awards show has officially been pushed to January 15, 2024.
Nominations for the Emmys awards dropped around the same time strikes began. Though upsetting, this unpredictable waiting period gives viewers and fans like us the opportunity to get those Emmys predictions set in stone. While there are some serious snubs (how did Elizabeth Olsen not get nominated?!), a lot of our favorites did make the list (Jenna Ortega! Keke Palmer!). Keep reading to see if your go-to show or actor got an Emmys nod.
When are the 2023 Emmys?
The 2023 Emmys won't actually take place in 2023. They've been pushed to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15, 2024, which is also one week after the Golden Globes. You'll be able to tune in at 8 pm EST/ 5 pm PST.
What is the difference between the Oscars, the Grammys, the Tonys, and the Emmys?
All four shows give out awards to different kinds of performers. The Emmys focus on television, while the Oscars are all about film, the Grammys honor music, and the Tonys focus on theatre.
What is the next award show 2023?
The Venice Film Festival will be the next award ceremony for the entertainment industry, but the next televised awards show will be MTV's VMA Awards on September 12.
The Emmys Nominations 2023
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Outstanding Drama Series
- Andor
- Better Call Saul
- The Crown
- House of the Dragon
- The Last of Us
- Succession
- The White Lotus
- Yellowjackets
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- Barry
- The Bear
- Jury Duty
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Only Murders in the Building
- Ted Lasso
- Wednesday
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Jeff Bridges, The Old Man
- Brian Cox, Succession
- Kieran Culkin, Succession
- Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
- Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
- Jeremy Strong, Succession
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters
- Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets
- Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale
- Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
- Keri Russell, The Diplomat
- Sarah Snook, Succession
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Bill Hader, Barry
- Jason Segel, Shrinking
- Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
- Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
- Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Christina Applegate, Dead to Me
- Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face
- Jenna Ortega, Wednesday
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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- F. Murray Abraham, The White Lotus
- Nicholas Braun, Succession
- Michael Imperioli, The White Lotus
- Theo James, The White Lotus
- Matthew Macfadyen, Succession
- Alan Ruck, Succession
- Will Sharp, The White Lotus
- Alexander Skarsgård, Succession
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
- Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown
- Meghann Fahy, The White Lotus
- Sabrina Impacciatore, The White Lotus
- Aubrey Plaza, The White Lotus
- Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul
- J. Smith-Cameron, Succession
- Simona Tabasco, The White Lotus
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Anthony Carrigan, Barry
- Phil Dunster, Ted Lasso
- Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso
- James Marsden, Jury Duty
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
- Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
- Henry Winkler, Barry
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
- Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
- Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
- Juno Temple, Ted Lasso
- Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso
- Jessica Williams, Shrinking
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Beef
- Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
- Daisy Jones & the Six
- Fleishman Is in Trouble
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Taron Egerton, Blackbird
- Kumail Nanjiani, Welcome to Chippendales
- Evan Peters, Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
- Daniel Radcliffe, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
- Michael Shannon, George & Tammy
- Steven Yeun, Beef
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Lizzy Caplan, Fleishman Is in Trouble
- Jessica Chastain, George & Tammy
- Dominique Fishback, Swarm
- Riley Keough, Daisy Jones & the Six
- Kathryn Hahn, Tiny Beautiful Things
- Ali Wong, Beef
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Murray Bartlett, Welcome to Chippendales
- Paul Walter Hauser, Blackbird
- Richard Jenkins, Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
- Joseph Lee, Beef
- Ray Liotta, Blackbird
- Young Mazino, Beef
- Jesse Plemons, Love & Death
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Annaleigh Ashford, Welcome to Chippendales
- Maria Bello, Beef
- Claire Danes, Fleishman Is in Trouble
- Juliette Lewis, Welcome to Chippendales
- Camila Morrone, Daisy Jones & the Six
- Niecy Nash-Betts, Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
- Merritt Wever, Tiny Beautiful Things
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Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Murray Bartlett, The Last of Us
- James Cromwell, Succession
- Lamar Johnson, The Last of Us
- Arian Moayed, Succession
- Nick Offerman, The Last of Us
- Keivonn Montreal Woodard, The Last of Us
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Hiam Abbass, Succession
- Cherry Jones, Succession
- Melanie Lynskey, The Last of Us
- Storm Reid, The Last of Us
- Anna Torv, The Last of Us
- Harriet Walter, Succession
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- Becky Ann Baker, Ted Lasso
- Quinta Brunson, Saturday Night Live
- Taraji P. Henson, Abbott Elementary
- Judith Light, Poker Face
- Sarah Niles, Ted Lasso
- Harriet Walter, Ted Lasso
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- Jon Bernthal, The Bear
- Luke Kirby, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Nathan Lane, Only Murders in the Building
- Pedro Pascal, Saturday Night Live
- Oliver Platt, The Bear
- Sam Richardson, Ted Lasso
Outstanding Television Movie
- Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
- Fire Island
- Hocus Pocus 2
- Prey
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Outstanding Competition Program
- The Amazing Race
- RuPaul's Drag Race
- Survivor
- Top Chef
- The Voice
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
- Indian Matchmaking
- RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked
- Selling Sunset
- Vanderpump Rules
- Welcome To Wrexham
Image via Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program
- Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, and Jonathan Van Ness, Queer Eye
- Nicole Byer, Nailed It
- Padma Lakshmi, Top Chef
- Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph, Baking It
- RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race
Outstanding Host for a Game Show
- Mayim Bialik, Jeopardy
- Steve Harvey, Family Feud
- Ken Jennings, Jeopardy
- Keke Palmer, Password
- Pat Sajak, Wheel of Fortune
Outstanding Talk Series
- The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
- Jimmy Kimmel Live
- Late Night With Seth Meyers
- The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
- The Problem With Jon Stewart
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
- A Black Lady Sketch Show
- Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
- Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
- The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna
- Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
- Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium
- The Oscars
- 75th Annual Tony Awards
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-recorded)
- Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
- John Mulaney: Baby J
- Lizzo: Live in Concert
- Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music & Laughter
- Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would
- Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer
Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
- The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey
- My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
- Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi
- United Shades of America With W. Kamau Bell
Let us know your thoughts on the Emmy nominations for 2023 in the comments!
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Though Black Friday is traditionally the official start of the holiday shopping season, we argue that it’s been kicking since mid-October. We know, we know: it still feels extremely early to start thinking about the holidays, but they’ll be here before you know it! Plus, many brands and retailers are already promoting their holiday goodies with plenty of sales and discounts available right now.
If you’re ready to embark on your holiday shopping journey, but still need answers to questions like ‘when’s the best time to shop?’ and ‘where should I shop for gifts?’ and even ‘how the heck do I save money this season?’, you’ve come to the right place. Consider this your go-to guide for holiday shopping in 2024.
Scroll on for our best guidance on navigating this busy time of year and finding the best gifts possible!
When's the best time to do holiday shopping?
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The best time to do holiday shopping really all depends on your personal shopping goals. Do you want to get a jump on items you know will sell out soon? Do you want to save the most money possible? Do you want to focus on handmade, personalized gifts? These factors will undoubtedly influence your holiday shopping schedule.
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Shopping early can be advantageous for all of the aforementioned goals. A lot of retailers start promoting their holiday products early on, giving you ample time to snatch up that limited-time lip kit or fancy water bottle you’ve been eyeing way before the holidays.
Plus, some of the best deals for holiday shopping happen ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday – in 2023, Experian observed a surge in early spending in October, thanks to early discounts, a trend likely to continue in 2024.
Finally, shopping early can be especially helpful if your plan is to focus on handmade or personalized gifts, giving the artisan you buy from (or yourself, if you’re DIY-ing your gifts) plenty of time to craft the item with love and care.
Gallup reported in 2023 that one in four shoppers start shopping as early as September, a trend likely to continue in 2024 – so you might already be embarking on your shopping spree!
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If right now is just still too darn early for you to start holiday shopping, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the best times to shop since so many retailers offer their largest discounts of the entire year. Plus, the late November-early December timeline can feel a bit more appropriate for the gifting season opposed to late October-early November, when everyone’s still recovering from Halloween.
The only thing to consider during this time is the shipping timelines for the items you purchase – but most retailers will typically advise their specific shipping schedules, so you don’t risk your goodies arriving late.
Where should I shop for gifts?
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You have three main options when it comes to where to shop for holiday gifts: online, in-store, and via our amazing gift guides. Of course, each method has its advantages and disadvantages.
Shopping in-store offers a tangible experience: the opportunity to hold specific items in your hands and gauge exactly what they’ll be like when you give them as a gift. The pitfall with shopping in-person is that it typically requires a commute and journeys through potentially very busy malls and shopping strips, which can add to the already-stressful holiday experience.
In-store shopping can be more physically exhausting, but it’s all about preference! Sometimes strolling through the stores that get all dolled up for Christmas is the best part of the season.
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Per Google, 65% of those planning to shop for the holidays say they will shop online more. Shopping for gifts online can be super helpful since you can centralize your findings in your browser’s bookmark tab or via virtual cart(s). Plus, shopping online can pose more opportunities for saving some money: lots of retailers typically offer discount codes for online users, especially if you sign up for their digital marketing channels (like email and text) and make a purchase.
Shopping online isn’t just shopping, either. The internet can be a stellar research tool to help you vet whether certain products are worth it, where they can be bought, and when they’ll be available. In fact, Google reported that more than half of U.S. holiday shoppers who went into a store last year say they looked up product reviews online and/or located an item in-store by checking it online.
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Last but not least, scrolling gift guides has to be our favorite place to shop for gifts – and not just because we write and publish them.
At their very core, gift guides help streamline the holiday shopping process, alleviating the stress that bubbles up when you’re wondering what the heck to shop for in the first place. Our gift guides are backed by real people, real experiences, and real opinions from our editorial team. We only promote products that we really love and believe in, oftentimes ones we’ve tested and reviewed ourselves.
We have gift guides for just about everyone on your list, with more on the way! Check ‘em out:
What are the best kinds of gifts to give?
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The best kinds of gifts to give are thoughtful gifts that consider the giftee’s interests, wants, and needs. These gifts can be sentimental, practical, or both simultaneously. What matters most in a gift is that it’ll be meaningful to them past just the holiday season, whether it’s helping them get through daily tasks, reminding them of a memorable trip or event, or giving them small doses of joy.
“Shoppers are increasingly looking for personalized and unique gifts that reflect the recipient's personality and interests,” says Mia Anderson, Owner of ChicSew. “With the rise of online shopping, many consumers are opting for curated gift boxes or experiences that add a special touch.”
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Gift boxes, personalized items, books of interest, self-care goodies, and even gift cards can all be thoughtful gifts depending on the recipient. If you have no clue what your giftee is into, it’s not a bad idea to ask them what they want the most!
“My idea of a great gift is something that is in tandem with the recipient's interest and offers something new to the person, be it learning a new skill, enjoying a calming activity, or simply spending quality time with the family,” says Alfred Christ, Sales Manager & Marketer at Robotime. “This season, we encourage shoppers to shift their focus on quality and the memories their gifts will create and not just merely material aspects.”
When is Black Friday?
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Black Friday is always the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, Black Friday lands on November 29.
When is Cyber Monday?
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Cyber Monday is typcally the Monday after Thanksgiving. This year, Cyber Monday will land on December 2. Oftentimes, retailers and brands extend their online offers through the week (coined Cyber Week) after the event. Salesforce reported that 67% of shoppers in 2024 plan on shopping during Cyber Week!
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The holidays at Starbucks are creeping up on us, people! Peppermint Mocha season will return on November 7. If you’re a die-hard Starbucks fan, you know Red Cup Day is a whole holiday in itself – the frenzy for a free reusable cup is truly no joke. There’s even an entire website dedicated to counting down the madness! Even though there’s no official word on when Red Cup Day 2024 will be, there are several clues that cue us into the annual event. Scroll on for details!
What is Red Cup Day?
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Red Cup Day is Starbucks’ highly-awaited annual event that marks the start of holiday beverage season at the coffee chain. For one day only (and while supplies last), customers who order any of Starbucks’ holiday drinks will receive a reusable red cup that features a bespoke design for the respective year.
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Here’s a list of all the drinks rumored to be available on the Starbucks holiday menu starting November 7:
- Peppermint Mocha
- Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
- Caramel Brûlée Latte
- Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
- Chestnut Praline Latte
- Salted Pecan Crunch Cold Brew
- Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai
What do the red cups look like for 2024?
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Starbucks hasn’t officially announced when Red Cup Day will be for 2024, let alone what the famed red cups will look like this go-around. The one obvious point is that the cups will be red! They’ll also likely feature some festive motifs that echo the holiday season. Last year’s red cups boasted playful white and green stars and ornament-like shapes.
Why should I participate in Red Cup Day?
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Red Cup Day = freebies, which can feel really rewarding if you’re really into receiving free goodies. Plus, it’s just a fun way to lean into the holiday spirit. The red reusable cup keeps giving beyond Red Cup Day, though! Every time you use the reusable cup for future Starbucks orders, you get a 10-cent discount as well as 25 bonus stars toward your Starbucks Rewards account to save up for more discounts on drinks, food, and merchandise.
When is Starbucks' Red Cup Day 2024?
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Again, Starbucks hasn’t alerted us on when Red Cup Day will be for 2024, but based on previous Red Cup Days, we can infer it’ll land on the third Thursday of November. In 2022, Red Cup Day happened on November 17, and for 2023, it was November 16. The third Thursday of November in 2024 hits on November 21, so mark your calendars, everyone!
Additionally, check back here for official info as Red Cup Day approaches.
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This post has been updated.