Bitcoin logo symbol Christmas ornament

Spread the cryptocurrency cheer with this ceramic ball; available from Zazzle for $23.70.

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Circuit board ornament robot

This little green man is made from real green circuit board. Get it for $19 from Etsy.

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Justice League Aquaman ornament

This year, start a new Jason Momoa tradition. From Ornament Mall for $17.

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​Blue geek motherboard circuit pattern wrapping paper

Make your gifts compute. A roll of this matte paper runs $16.70 at Zazzle.

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​Doctor Who Adipose stocking

This adorarkable Doctor Who alien may be hung by the chimney with care. Available at Amazon for $30.20.

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There's No Place Like Home Christmas ornament

Hang with the aluminum ornament that knows your heart is with your home network. Available from Amazon for $14.99.

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​Ugly Christmas sweater QR code brushed polyester tree skirt

QR code and caribou always dress up a tree. Go formal at Zazzle for $75.75.

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Pattern: Rebel Leia + Rebel Carrie Fisher felt ornament

We like to imagine that the late Star Wars actress would get a kick out of these. So, make ’em already with the help of the design pattern that’s available for instant PDF download from Etsy for $4.

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Computer keyboard Christmas ornament

Get keyed in with this glass ball that can be personalized with your name, job title, line of code or whatever. Available from Ornament Shop for $14.95.

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Build on Brick holiday wreath

Harness the spirit of an 8-bit holiday by decorating this wreath with Lego, Mega Bloks and other brick brands. Sold by Amazon for $13.76.

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Hallmark keepsake Star Wars Death Star tree topper ornament

It lights up. It plays the Star Wars main-title theme and “The Imperial March.” And it radiates evil joy. Buy it from ThinkGeek for $99.99 before it gets blown in another movie.

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Captain's ugly sweater pattern phone case

Why shouldn’t your smartphone get in the holiday spirit, too? Beam up this case from Look Human. Available for a variety of iPhone and Android models; prices vary.

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Funko POP! Deadpool party string lights

We’re not sure which holiday these lights are best for, so we’re going to say all of them! Get a string for $19.99 at Walmart.

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Dalek Hanukkah throw pillow

When the holiday season tuckers you out, lay your head on some Doctor Who and dreidels. Get comfy at Look Human. A range of pillow sizes available; prices vary.

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​Z LGM in a Santa hat personalized party paper plate

We’re tempted to order this UFO-celebrating plate exactly as depicted, down to the shout-out to Alexandra and William, whoever they are. But you’re welcome to insert other phrases, like, “I apologize in advance.” Order and personalize at Zazzle; available in a set of eight, all the way up to a set of 4,000, for $2.25 per plate.

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​Harry Potter ornament set

Show your Hogwarts spirit with these Etsy offerings; the set of four goes for $15.

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Star Wars nutcrackers

Celebrate with a festive foot solider, Chewbacca, or Yoda by famed German nutcracker maker Steinbach. Available from Hammacher Schlemmer; prices range from $349.95-$449.95.

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Tingle All the Way laptop skins

Deck your laptop–and honor The Legend of Zelda–with this glossy decal from Redbubble. Sized for a variety of Macbooks and PCs; prices vary.

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Game of Thrones Iron Throne stocking hanger

Have yourself a merry Westeros Christmas. For $36.70 at Amazon.

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Original Khan Star Trek multiface Christmas wreath throw pillow

Behold the wreath of Khan. Sold by TeePublic; prices start at $25 for the 14-inch version.

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Yoda Buddha Statue

Keep your home, garden, or office totally zen with this desert sand Yoda Buddha. Available on Etsy; prices range from $9.99-$79.99, depending on size.

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6-foot air-blown Iron Man with holiday banner

Robert Downey Jr. is not included. Available at Seasons Inflatables for $52.99.

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​Doctor Who weeping angel Christmas tree topper

In the blink of an eye, and for $22.50 at Amazon, you can own this Who-inspired decoration. On second thought, don’t blink.

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iPhone inspired Christmas ornament

The Etsy seller behind this solid-wood, smartphone-shaped bauble will engrave the back of the ornament with your name or message of choice. Ask about app customization on the front. Prices start at $16.72 for the pine version.

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Dinosaurs snow globe

Extinct prehistoric creatures + 19th-century-borne winter-holiday baubles = one mind-blowing treasure. Take it all in at Walmart for $65.76.

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​Video game player ornament

Order, personalize and get your game on at Personal Creations for $16.99 each.

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Harry Potter-inspired glitter ornaments

Do you want a glitter-filled bulb that evokes Hedwig the owl, the Deathly Hallows, Platform 9 u00be, and other Harry Potter-themed images? Choose from six different images, what color glitter you want, and if you want to personalize it with a name. Available on Etsy; $9 each, $10 each for personalized options, or $50-$55 for the set of all six.

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Personalized Superman, Supergirl, Batman or Wonder Woman Christmas stocking

Select your hero-branded stocking, indicate how you’d like to personalize it (with up to nine characters) and enjoy saving the holidays. From Walmart for $20 each.

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Bigfoot family and Santa cloth place mat

Holiday meals–and these place mats–bring mythical creatures together. Available for $13.70 each from Zazzle.

Also see

• Our favorite holiday tech and geek memes (TechRepublic)
• Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)
• The best tech gifts for 2018 (TechRepublic)
• Photos: Holiday tech gifts under $100 (TechRepublic)
• Photos: Top tech gift ideas for gadget lovers (TechRepublic)
• Photos: STEM and STEAM holiday gift guide for kids (TechRepublic)
• The Apple products you shouldn’t buy for the holidays 2018 (and three things you can’t buy anymore) (ZDNet)
• Best gifts for co-workers under $50 on Amazon (ZDNet)
• Holiday gift guide 2018: CNET editors’ top picks (CNET)