Change Our View: O2 Thinks Screaming Your Lungs Out At 90mph Beats A Pair of Socks
TL;DR: The best thing you can give is time together, find shared experiences this Christmas on Priority from O2.
Gifting someone a shared experience means you want to spend time with them. That beats anything you can wrap in paper.
When was the last time you experienced something truly memorable with someone close to you? Like going to a theme park with your bestie. It still makes you laugh just thinking about their screams and yelps during the first big drop. You made sure to nab the front row seats for maximum thrills. But rarely if ever do we reminisce about things. Like a pair of generic socks. Practical? Sure. Memorable? No. So this Christmas we’re encouraging Redditors to choose shared experiences over things, because the best thing you can give is time together.
The Cycle of Stuff
Another Christmas inevitably means gifting uninspiring stocking fillers like beard oil, scented candles, and exfoliating body scrubs. You watch as your mate or family member unwraps it saying "Aww, thanks!" through a painted-on smile that doesn’t quite reach their eyes. Fast forward to March and your gift is lying around their house somewhere gathering dust.
Be honest with yourself:
- Do you remember what you gave or received for Christmas last year?
- Which activity from last December was most meaningful and memorable?
The feeling you get, whether it’s a fun day out with the family or a crazy adventure with your mates, that’s the real gift that keeps on giving. Because when someone wants to share an experience with you it feels like the ultimate compliment. They want to simply enjoy your company while asking for nothing in return.
Priority Pitch
So now that you know where we stand on "experiences vs things" here's some shared experience inspiration for you to find on Priority from O2 this Christmas.
Game on
Calling all gamers! Get down to Virgin Media Gamepad at The O2 for a gaming experience like no other. This dedicated gaming sanctuary is the place to go to play the hottest games on the latest consoles. Get VIP access to The Cave, our exclusive gaming lounge kitted out with Xbox Series X, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Hang out with your squad, grab a custom drink, and actually feel like you're celebrating your Fortnite wins (and raging over your losses) in style. Seriously, ditch the living room, it's time for a proper upgrade.
Order in
Keeping with the gaming theme, Just Eat is your ultimate cheat code for a classic night in. Enjoy a night of smash burgers and smashing your mates in Fortnite or FC 25. With minimal effort on your part, you and your squad can dive straight into the action, fueled by maximum flavour with minimal interruption. Go dominate the leaderboard without leaving the couch. Alternatively, you could always just invite the gang round for movie night.
Holiday vibes
Dreaming of a beach holiday or city break? Our friends over at Lastminute.com have you covered. Whether you're a couple dreaming of sunset cocktails in Santorini, a family craving theme park thrills in Orlando, or a group of bezzies looking to dance ‘til dawn in Berlin, your perfect escape is just a few clicks away. Fill your camera roll with shared memories that beat any souvenir.
Closing thought
This Christmas the best thing you can give isn’t a thing.
So when you’re gifting your housemate an apron with kittens on it, ask yourself whether they’ll truly cherish it more than a shared experience.
Find shared experiences this Christmas. Download Priority from O2.
Posted Nov 28, 2025, 5:30 PM UTC · locked