Really, I don't ever expect gifts for holidays (birthday, Christmas, etc), and if you wish to buy something, then I would prefer a gift for my wife,
the_questess, or the kids: Tristin & Kali. But, if you're intent on buying a gift for me, here is a cross-section of things I would like. Perhaps they'll provide some ideas.
Books:
Niven's LawsCityThe Annotated AliceStarshipThe Annotated Wizard of OzThe Concise Oxford English DictionaryChanceThe Last Unicorn, unabridged audiobookThe Scar, China MievilleAlcatraz Versus... (books 2-4) Movies:
Stop the World, I Want to Get OffClueThe Adventures of Baron MunchausenProspero's BooksThe GamersThe Gamers: Dorkness RisingThe Student Prince (not the new one)
The Colour of Magic Music:
Beer & CoffeeAnything by George HrabMC Frontalot (any, but especially Zero Day) Art:
The Platypus's Garlic Dice:
11 Piece Gem SetD7Binary DieD12 Planets DieD30 Alphabet DiePound-O-Dice Games:
Munchkin Fairy DustWaiting for SantaDark Tower Jewelery:
Cuff-links of all descriptions. I have a preference for silver/ white gold/ paladium with a stone, but also like unique cuff-links of just about any description.
Other:
Plush YeastPlush Hydra