Looking for some unusual holiday gift ideas? Check out this list

No time for turkey: Christmas is right around the corner.

No time for turkey: Christmas is right around the corner.

The giving season has officially started, if Mother Nature is any indication.

Around this time every year — or earlier, for those wise men and women among us — millions of Americans start their lists to determine what to put under the tree and shove in stockings for friends and family.

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But it all leads back to the age-old question: what do you get for the person who has everything? Well, the internet has no shortage of outlandish ideas for that special someone with too much stuff.

For example, the folks at Hidden Valley and Flavour Gallery have come together to offer mini-kegs (yes, kegs) of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing for the ranch lover on your list. The tiny vat holds up to five liters of dressing at a time and even comes with a year's supply of the stuff. Not bad for $50, right?

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If all things Star Wars are their hearts' desire, you could give them the gift of spices with a pair of electric salt and pepper shakers modeled after the heroes and villains of the franchise, the Jedi and the Sith, made by Pangea. With a wave of your lightsaber and the touch of a button, you can automatically grind fresh spices over all your favorite galactic dishes.

Are they a practical, tech-savvy sort? Did they get their hands on the iPhone X as soon as the Apple Store opened on Nov. 3? How about a slick new phone cover that will not only protect their hefty $1,000 investment but also function as a mini-wallet? Spigen's new Slim Armor case will keep their phone safe with air cushion technology but also has a sliding door on the back where up to two cards can be stored.

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And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Online sites like OddityMall and even Amazon (when you dig deep enough) have plenty of off-the-wall suggestions to help you find a unique gift this season. Just remember the golden rule of the holidays: Don’t forget the gift receipt.

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