Christmas Presents for Dad
Sherman made the terrible discovery that men make about their fathers sooner or later... that the man before him was not an aging father but a boy, a boy much like himself, a boy who grew up and had a child of his own and, as best he could, out of a sense of duty and, perhaps love, adopted a role called Being a Father so that his child would have something mythical and infinitely important: a Protector, who would keep a lid on all the chaotic and catastrophic possibilities of life. Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities
Fathers are great! The perception I had about my father at 15 was so much different than what I feel about him at 24. The older he grows, the more I realize, he is the real hero of my life. He has failed many times but then he has succeeded in many other ventures. A protector, a teacher and a friend (now, of course!), my dad has made me learn many things about life.
Christmas Gifts for Fathers
Age, likes and dislikes are the three factors that you must consider while choosing some good gifts. In fact, the age factor can be compromised if your dad is all enthusiastic and still sporty. Last Christmas for instance, one of my friends gifted his father a sporty bike because he said that his father once told him that he always wanted to have a sports bike but could never manage! Amazing, isn't it? There are many more Christmas gift ideas for dad, mentioned further, that you can select as a nice gift for dad.
Electronic Gadgets
Just like us, dads love the latest gadgets. They in fact, may find it more beneficial for managing their businesses and offices more effectively. In this age of electronic gadgets, there are plenty of options for you to gift your dad. You can start from mobile phones that may include the stylish Blackberry phones to a handset with many applications and features. A home theater system or new LCD screen TV are also great options to gifts to your dad. Netbooks, mini laptops, notebook, kindle are some other interesting options to think about. If your dad has to travel extensively for business, you can think of gifting him a camcorder or a GPS gadget. If your father loves adventure and goes fishing, hiking or trekking, he may find a camcorder, a GPS gadget and similar gadgets useful. Gifting movie DVDs, a DVD player, music CDs are also some interesting options. Think about what he needs the most. These gadgets are expensive and so ensure your budget is well managed.
Watches
Believe me, a beautiful Swiss watch looks elegant and trendy. If your father is fond of watches (surely, he must be) then you can think of gifting him a watch. Watches are always one of the best gifts for dads.
Sport Items
If your father is fond of camping, fishing, trekking and other outdoor activities, you have plenty of options to gift him. For dads who love to play outdoor games like golf, you can gift them clothing (tees, pants, sport shoes), golf accessories (gloves, towels, golf club covers). Those interested in camping and hiking can be gifted optics, maps, clothing, sleeping bags, footwear and backpacks. Similarly, there are many options to gift fathers' who play tennis, volleyball and basketball.
Homemade gifts may include homemade Christmas cookies, brownies, chocolate pretzels packed properly in plastic cans. Some other homemade gifts for dad are that you can build a fireplace for your dad outside (in the lawn) or inside your home, by learning how to make a fireplace. It is will be regarded as a sweet gesture. You can also make handmade Christmas cards and if you really don't have any budget, take some creative ideas from father's day crafts. If your dad is fond of gardening, you can gift him hanging pots and garden equipment.
