Need last-minute gifts? Here are Boston's top 5 spots for Christmas shopping

Photo: Tadpole/Yelp

Visit these Boston shops to beat the Christmas Eve rush. Christmas Eve is quickly approaching, and there are halls to deck, cookies to bake and gifts to be wrapped — if you're into that sort of thing, of course.

To help get you prepared for Dec. 24, we rounded up some of Boston's best Christmas-centric establishments, from card shops to toy stores, using Yelp data and our army of number-crunching elves.

Chances are, you don't have the time, desire, creativity, artistic ability, etc. to hand-make holiday cards or gift wrap this year. Save yourself a headache and head to one of Boston's most popular stationery shops.

1. Black InkPhoto: winnie l./Yelp

Beacon Hill's Black Ink, situated at 101 Charles St. (between Pinckney and Revere streets) has proven to be a local favorite, with 4.5 stars out of 62 reviews on Yelp.

You don't necessarily need to have kids in your life to enjoy a visit to your local toy store. Maybe you want to help out one of the many organizations that collect gifts for children and families in need. Or maybe you love seeing the cool gizmos, gadgets and games that didn't exist when you were younger. Regardless, here are your top options for toys in Boston.

1. TadpolePhoto: tadpole/Yelp

Topping this list is Tadpole. Located at 58 Clarendon St. (between Chandler Street and Columbus Avenue) in South End, the toy store and baby gear spot is the highest rated toy store in Boston, boasting five stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp.

2. HatchedPhoto: hatched/Yelp

And Jamaica Plain's Hatched, located at 668 Centre St. (between Seaverns Avenue and Starr Lane), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the toy store and children's clothing spot four stars out of 15 reviews.

Whether your home boasts vaulted ceilings or cramped, acute angles, you may be considering a Christmas tree for the season's upcoming festivities. Here's a roundup of some quality places in Boston to purchase one.

1. Christmas In BostonPHOTO: HALEY G./YELP

First is Haymarket's Christmas in Boston, situated at 1 Faneuil Hall Square. With four stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score Christmas trees has proven to be a local favorite.

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2. EverGreen Christmas Tree Delivery & Seaport Tree LotPhoto: evergreen christmas tree delivery & seaport tree lot/Yelp

And finally, South Boston's EverGreen Christmas Tree Delivery & Seaport Tree Lot, located at 65 Northern Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score Christmas trees and decorations 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews.

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