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Figuring out what to get everyone for the holidays can be tough.

If you’re out of ideas, we’ve got a good one for you: streaming.

Streaming service apps with gift ribbons and bow

Streaming servicesare a great holiday gift for several reasons.

First, pretty much everyone likes streaming movies and TV shows.

Third, streaming costs a pretty penny these days.

Netflix app on a tablet

Americans now pay an average of $61 a month for four streaming services, according to aDeloitte report.

That’s a hefty $732 a year.

No need to navigate the crush at the stores.

Disney Plus app on a television

So, how can you give the gift of streaming?

Here’s our handy guide.

They can be used to start a new account or added to an existing account.

Paramount Plus app on a phone next to popcorn

How to gift Disney Plus

Disney Plus is almost a necessity for families.

How to gift it:Buy a Disney Plus gift card at theDisney Store.

Beware of buying one from other retailers as customers have complained they can’t redeem theirs.

Peacock app on a tablet with popcorn

How to gift Hulu

Hulu is one of my must-have streaming services.

And you’ve got the option to bundle Hulu with Disney Plus at a discount.

How to gift it:Buy Hulu gift cards for $25 or $50 atAmazon,Best BuyorWalmart.

Apple TV Plus

Plus, Prime Video gets a ton of classic and recent movies.

This will be the streaming home of “Wicked.”

Peacock also streams a ton of live sports, including theOlympics,Premier League, NFL andWWE.

Disney+

How to gift Apple TV Plus

Apple TV Plus gets high marks in my book.

It’s the only major streaming service left that costs $10 or less and doesn’t play ads.

Granted, the trade-off is that its library is much smaller than that of Netflix or Max.

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Apple TV Plus pretty much only offers originals, but their batting average on those originals is very good.

How to gift it:Buy an Apple gift card at theironline storeor viaAmazonorBest Buy.

The addition of Discovery content (home DIY, true crime docs, baking competitions, etc.)

Prime Video app on a phone; Disney Plus app on a phone

rounds out the platform.

How to gift it:Unfortunately, Max gift cards are not a thing.

So, you have to create aMax accountfor the recipient using their email address and your credit card information.

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