# Christmas gifts for teenage boys > A scary movie mug, a pizza scented candle, a padded laptop pouch or a bat wing mug make good Christmas gifts for a teenage boy. - Published by Next Day Gifts: 2026-10-28; last reviewed 2026-10-28 - URL: https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/guides/christmas-gifts-for-teenage-boys ## Key points - Pick the Pizza Scented Candle for a boy who loves food. It smells of fresh baked dough and olive oil, and burns for about 40 hours. - Choose a padded laptop pouch for a student or traveller. It is handmade from stonewashed cotton and fits laptops and tablets up to 13 inches. - For horror and film fans, the My Scary Movie Mug has a flying bat and crescent moon design on a rounded 490 ml ceramic mug. - If he likes gothic style, try the Glowing Cross Coffin Oil Burner. Its cut-out cross glows and casts shadows when a tealight is lit inside. - Over £60 of gifts we pay the first £6 of delivery, so one ordinary parcel travels free. ## How did we choose these gifts? We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for the person it suits and for what it does, so you can see why it might work for a teenage boy. We also looked at the kind of gift, from mugs and bags to candles, notebooks and incense holders. We kept a mix of kinds and budgets too, so there is something for different tastes. Each gift is matched to who it suits, such as horror fans, foodies, students or travellers. That helps you pick the one that fits the boy you know. Want to see more? Browse every gift in our [Gifts for teenagers](/gifts-for-teenagers) range, or try [Stocking fillers for teenagers](/stocking-fillers-for-teenagers) and [Gifts for him](/gifts-for-him). ## Which mugs are good gifts for a teenage boy? Yes, a mug makes a lovely gift for a teenage boy with character. These three picks range from a bat-and-moon mug to a sleek black bat wing mug and a mint cauldron with a wand stirrer. Pick the style that suits his taste. ### [My Scary Movie Mug](/products/my-scary-movie-mug) (£11.99) If they love horror films, this is the one. My Scary Movie Mug has a flying bat and crescent moon illustration, along with the words My Scary Movie Mug. It is rounded, made of ceramic and holds 490 ml, so there is room for a big hot drink. A friend or a Secret Santa would be glad of it, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. *Best for: Horror film fans.* ### [Rounded Bat Wing Mug, 500 ml for Friends](/products/bat-wing-rounded-mug) (£9.99) Thoughtful without being fussy, this sleek black mug swaps a handle for a pair of bat wings. It is made of dolomite and holds 500 ml, so it is ready for a morning tea or a late-night hot chocolate. Hand wash only, and keep it out of the microwave. It comes in a picture box, which makes it a simple, stylish choice for teens who like a gothic look. The bat wings are the talking point. *Best for: Teens who like gothic style.* ### [Mint Cauldron Mug with Wand](/products/mint-cauldron-mug-with-wand) (£13.99) A good-humoured gift that makes a hot drink feel like a bit of play. This mint green cauldron mug has a cute smiling face and a starry detail on the inside. It holds 400 ml and comes with a matching wand stirrer. It is ceramic and hand wash only, and comes in a colour cardboard box for a Secret Santa or a friend. The star-topped wand is the real highlight. *Best for: Friends who like fun mugs.* - [My Scary Movie Mug](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/my-scary-movie-mug): £11.99 - [Rounded Bat Wing Mug, 500 ml for Friends](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/bat-wing-rounded-mug): £9.99 - [Mint Cauldron Mug with Wand](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/mint-cauldron-mug-with-wand): £13.99 ## What bags make good gifts for a teen boy? The best bags for a teen boy have a bold design or a useful size. Our four picks include three tote bags with eye-catching designs and a padded laptop pouch that fits devices up to 13 inches. Each one is hand-picked by us. ### [Bad Witch Social Club Tote and Pin](/products/bad-witch-social-club-tote-and-pin) (£5.49) Something they'll show off with pride, this black tote has bold Bad Witch Social Club text that stands out at once. It comes with a matching enamel pin badge, so the look carries over from bag to badge. The bag is 70 cm tall and 34 cm wide, made from polycotton that's 98% polyester. It's a fine pick for a teen who loves gothic style, or for a Secret Santa who likes a bit of edge. *Best for: Gothic-style fans and Secret Santa.* ### [Crystal Witch Tote Bag](/products/crystal-witch-tote-bag) (£6.49) Ideal for anyone who loves crystals, this black tote is printed with crystals, witch hats and potions. Its 70 cm height and 34 cm width leave room for everyday essentials or shopping. The polycotton is 95% polyester and 5% cotton, and it's hand wash only. The print is playful and full of detail, so it stands out for all the right reasons. *Best for: Crystal fans with a quirky streak.* ### [Cauldron Club Coffin Tote Bag](/products/cauldron-club-coffin-tote-bag) (£7.49) Sure to raise a laugh, this coffin-shaped tote has a cute cauldron design that's quirky in the best way. A crescent moon enamel pin badge comes with it. At 76 cm tall, 33 cm wide and 14 cm deep, it weighs just 125 g. The mix is 68% polyester, 17% cotton and 15% viscose, and it's hand wash only. The shape alone makes it a talking point. *Best for: Teens who love a quirky twist.* ### [Padded Laptop Pouch](/products/padded-laptop-pouch) (£10.99) Thoughtful without being fussy, this padded laptop pouch is handmade from 14 oz stonewashed cotton. Its quilted body gives soft padding, and it fits laptops and tablets up to 13 inches. It has a charcoal flap with a magnetic closure. It is 24 x 36 cm and comes in five colours. Pick the colour that suits him best, from crazy yellow to purple haze. *Best for: Students and travellers on the move.* - [Bad Witch Social Club Tote and Pin](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/bad-witch-social-club-tote-and-pin): £5.49 - [Crystal Witch Tote Bag](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/crystal-witch-tote-bag): £6.49 - [Cauldron Club Coffin Tote Bag](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/cauldron-club-coffin-tote-bag): £7.49 - [Padded Laptop Pouch](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/padded-laptop-pouch): £10.99 ## Which candles and oil burners suit a teenage boy? Quirky candles and spooky oil burners suit a teenage boy who enjoys something a bit different. Each gift here has a clear look or scent, so it's easy to see who it suits. We hand-picked them all for a Christmas present with some character. ### [Bat Brew Cauldron Oil Burner, Gift for Teens](/products/pastel-bat-brew-cauldron-oil-burner) (£9.49) A colourful choice for a boy who likes his style with a spooky twist. This pastel ceramic cauldron has bat wings and cut-out moon and star details, so it looks fun on display. It stands 12 cm tall and is made for fragrance oil diluted with water. It suits fans of cute spooky style, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. *Best for: Fans of cute spooky style.* ### [Glowing Cross Coffin Oil Burner, Gothic Gift](/products/coffin-oil-burner) (£6.49) For anyone who collects gothic pieces, this ceramic coffin oil burner makes a bold talking point. Its cut-out cross lights up when a tealight is lit inside, and it casts shadows. At 14.5 cm tall, it stands out. It's a great pick for a friend who loves dark, dramatic style, and its glow is the real draw. *Best for: Gothic fans who love a glow.* ### [Magic Spell Candle](/products/magic-spell-candle) (£12.99) A little luxury for him, with real gemstones set in soy wax. This 20 cm candle sits in a glass tube and burns for 50 hours. You pick one of eight spells, each with its own scent, such as confidence with tiger eye or success with amethyst. It is 5 cm across and weighs 280 g, and its gemstones give it a mysterious look. *Best for: Gemstone fans who like mystery.* ### [Pizza Scented Candle](/products/pizza-scented-candle) (£6.49) A great gift idea for him, especially if he's a bit of a foodie. This quirky candle smells of freshly baked pizza dough with a touch of olive oil, which makes it a real talking point. It burns for about 40 hours and stands 10 cm tall. Made from paraffin wax, it comes in a colour cardboard box, and its pizza scent does the rest. *Best for: Foodies with a sense of humour.* - [Bat Brew Cauldron Oil Burner, Gift for Teens](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/pastel-bat-brew-cauldron-oil-burner): £9.49 - [Glowing Cross Coffin Oil Burner, Gothic Gift](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/coffin-oil-burner): £6.49 - [Magic Spell Candle](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/magic-spell-candle): £12.99 - [Pizza Scented Candle](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/pizza-scented-candle): £6.49 ## What notebooks and home decor gifts suit a teen? Notebooks and home decor gifts suit a teen who likes a bold, alternative look. We hand-picked these four for their dark, Gothic style, from a notebook for spells and notes to a mirror that also works as wall art. Each one suits a teen with his own taste. ### [A5 Lined Notebook, Green Witch Gift](/products/green-witch-a5-notebook) (£7.49) Something a little different for a teen who likes plants and a touch of mystery. This A5 notebook has 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, so there is plenty of room to write. An elastic closure keeps it shut, and the matching ribbon marker helps him keep his place. It is a fun pick for a Secret Santa, or for a friend with a green, witchy style. *Best for: Plant lovers with a witchy streak.* ### [A5 Notebook, Book of Spells Velvet, Gothic Gift](/products/book-of-spells-velvet-a5-notebook) (£7.49) Ideal for a quiet night in with a pen. This A5 notebook has a soft black cover with a white pentagram, and its Book of Spells design makes it a good pick for a friend who loves gothic style. Inside are 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, for spells and notes. The fabric cover feels soft in the hand, so it is nice to keep close. *Best for: Gothic-style fans who like writing.* ### [Pentagram Mirror, Black Framed, Gothic Gift](/products/black-framed-pentagram-mirror) (£21.49) Our pick for a teen who likes a bold, alternative room. This black framed mirror works as wall art too, so it does two jobs in one. The frame has a black pentagram design and is made of MDF. At 38.5 cm tall and 40.7 cm wide, it makes a bold statement on a wall, and it works at a housewarming too. *Best for: A bold room or a housewarming.* ### [Ceramic Skull Trinket Dish, Venom and Vines](/products/venom-and-vines-skull-dish) (£6.49) A good-humoured gift for a teen who likes a bit of dark fun. This ceramic trinket dish has a skull and snake design and is made for jewellery, keys or small items. At 10.5 cm wide and 10.5 cm deep, and 2 cm tall, it is a compact dish. It comes in a colour cardboard box. *Best for: Fans of dark, playful style.* - [A5 Lined Notebook, Green Witch Gift](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/green-witch-a5-notebook): £7.49 - [A5 Notebook, Book of Spells Velvet, Gothic Gift](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/book-of-spells-velvet-a5-notebook): £7.49 - [Pentagram Mirror, Black Framed, Gothic Gift](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/black-framed-pentagram-mirror): £21.49 - [Ceramic Skull Trinket Dish, Venom and Vines](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/venom-and-vines-skull-dish): £6.49 ## Which incense holders make good gifts for teens? Three witchy incense holders make good gifts for teens: a resin cauldron, a black ceramic triple moon holder and a potion bottle burner. They all hold incense and have bold designs with moons, stars or potion details, so you can pick the look he'll like best. ### [Triple Moon Cauldron Incense Holder](/products/triple-moon-cauldron-incense-cone-holder) (£6.49) A clever pick when you're stuck. This resin triple moon cauldron holds an incense cone inside, and the smoke rises gently from the top. Cut-out stars and a distressed silver-effect moon give it a bold look, and the bubbling brew top is removable. It's a fun, unusual gift for a teen who likes all things witchy, and it comes in a picture box. *Best for: Bold witchy style fans.* ### [Spellbound Triple Moon Incense Holder](/products/spellbound-triple-moon-incense-holder) (£9.49) Useful all year round, this triple moon holder is made from glossy black ceramic. White star details and a central pentagram give it a sleek, striking look. It holds incense sticks, so it suits a teen who loves a dark, witchy style. The glossy finish makes it a smart piece for any shelf. Please take care when burning, and never leave lit incense unattended. *Best for: Teens who love a dark style.* ### [Witches Brew Potion Incense Burner](/products/witches-brew-potion-incense-burner) (£8.49) Ideal as a Secret Santa gift, this Witches Brew potion bottle is playful and full of character. The bottle lifts off so you can place an incense cone inside, and the smoke rises out through the cork. It stands 13.5 cm tall and comes in a white cardboard box with a sticker, so it's a neat surprise to open. *Best for: Secret Santa and playful gifts.* - [Triple Moon Cauldron Incense Holder](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/triple-moon-cauldron-incense-cone-holder): £6.49 - [Spellbound Triple Moon Incense Holder](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/spellbound-triple-moon-incense-holder): £9.49 - [Witches Brew Potion Incense Burner](https://nextdaygifts.co.uk/products/witches-brew-potion-incense-burner): £8.49 ## Our christmas gifts for teenage boys compared Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent. | Gift | Best for | Delivery | |---|---|---| | [My Scary Movie Mug](/products/my-scary-movie-mug) (£11.99) | Horror film fans | Same-day dispatch | | [Rounded Bat Wing Mug, 500 ml for Friends](/products/bat-wing-rounded-mug) (£9.99) | Teens who like gothic style | Same-day dispatch | | [Mint Cauldron Mug with Wand](/products/mint-cauldron-mug-with-wand) (£13.99) | Friends who like fun mugs | Same-day dispatch | | [Bad Witch Social Club Tote and Pin](/products/bad-witch-social-club-tote-and-pin) (£5.49) | Gothic-style fans and Secret Santa | Same-day dispatch | | [Crystal Witch Tote Bag](/products/crystal-witch-tote-bag) (£6.49) | Crystal fans with a quirky streak | Same-day dispatch | | [Cauldron Club Coffin Tote Bag](/products/cauldron-club-coffin-tote-bag) (£7.49) | Teens who love a quirky twist | Same-day dispatch | | [Padded Laptop Pouch](/products/padded-laptop-pouch) (£10.99) | Students and travellers on the move | Standard dispatch | | [Bat Brew Cauldron Oil Burner, Gift for Teens](/products/pastel-bat-brew-cauldron-oil-burner) (£9.49) | Fans of cute spooky style | Same-day dispatch | | [Glowing Cross Coffin Oil Burner, Gothic Gift](/products/coffin-oil-burner) (£6.49) | Gothic fans who love a glow | Same-day dispatch | | [Magic Spell Candle](/products/magic-spell-candle) (£12.99) | Gemstone fans who like mystery | Standard dispatch | | [Pizza Scented Candle](/products/pizza-scented-candle) (£6.49) | Foodies with a sense of humour | Same-day dispatch | | [A5 Lined Notebook, Green Witch Gift](/products/green-witch-a5-notebook) (£7.49) | Plant lovers with a witchy streak | Same-day dispatch | | [A5 Notebook, Book of Spells Velvet, Gothic Gift](/products/book-of-spells-velvet-a5-notebook) (£7.49) | Gothic-style fans who like writing | Same-day dispatch | | [Pentagram Mirror, Black Framed, Gothic Gift](/products/black-framed-pentagram-mirror) (£21.49) | A bold room or a housewarming | Same-day dispatch | | [Ceramic Skull Trinket Dish, Venom and Vines](/products/venom-and-vines-skull-dish) (£6.49) | Fans of dark, playful style | Same-day dispatch | | [Triple Moon Cauldron Incense Holder](/products/triple-moon-cauldron-incense-cone-holder) (£6.49) | Bold witchy style fans | Same-day dispatch | | [Spellbound Triple Moon Incense Holder](/products/spellbound-triple-moon-incense-holder) (£9.49) | Teens who love a dark style | Same-day dispatch | | [Witches Brew Potion Incense Burner](/products/witches-brew-potion-incense-burner) (£8.49) | Secret Santa and playful gifts | Same-day dispatch | ## When should I order for Christmas? Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide: | Gifts marked | Last order for Christmas | |---|---| | Same-day dispatch | noon on Thursday 17 December | | Standard dispatch | noon on Wednesday 9 December | Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our [Christmas delivery dates guide](/guides/christmas-delivery-dates) has every date in one place. ## Ready to choose? For a teenage boy who loves horror, food, films or gothic style, our mugs, candles, laptop pouches and notebooks make good Christmas gifts that match his taste. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: [Christmas gift ideas for teenagers that suit their style](/guides/christmas-gift-ideas-for-teenagers) · [Gifts for gamers](/guides/gifts-for-gamers) · [Stocking fillers for teenagers](/guides/stocking-fillers-for-teenagers). ## Questions ### What is a good Christmas gift for a teenage boy who loves horror films? For a horror film fan, the My Scary Movie Mug is a fun pick. It is a rounded ceramic mug with a flying bat and crescent moon illustration. The Rounded Bat Wing Mug is another option, with bat wings in place of a handle. ### What is a good Christmas gift for a teenage boy who loves pizza? The Pizza Scented Candle is a quirky gift for a pizza lover. Its scent is freshly baked dough with a touch of olive oil. It gives about 40 hours of burn time. ### How do you choose a Christmas gift for a teenage boy with a gothic style? Match the gift to his style. The Ceramic Skull Trinket Dish, Venom and Vines, suits gothic gift lovers. It is a ceramic dish with a skull and snake motif, 10.5 cm wide and 2 cm tall, for keys or small items. The Glowing Cross Coffin Oil Burner is another gothic pick. ### What is a good Christmas gift for a teenage boy who is at school or college? The Padded Laptop Pouch is a practical gift for a student. It is a quilted, padded pouch for laptops and tablets up to 13 inches. It comes in five colours and is handmade from 14 oz stonewashed cotton. ### When is the last order date for Christmas gifts for a teenage boy? Last order for Christmas, standard dispatch gifts: noon on Wednesday 9 December. Last order for Christmas, made to order gifts: noon on Tuesday 8 December. Every product page, such as the Padded Laptop Pouch, shows the expected delivery dates before you pay.