Daddy is our hero and best protector no matter how old we are. He is the man who told us that there are no monsters under the bed, taught us how to ski, how to endure pain from scratches and showed us what is it to be brave. Christmas gift is a way to show our gratitude for all those years he was around or for just being. It’s up to you which one you choose: practical, Christmas, heartwarming, emotional or all of them.
Best Christmas Gifts For Dad 2018 — To Show Him You Care
- Read time: 4 min
- Publication date: 21.02.2019
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Emotional gifts
You will receive polite “thank you, it’s so nice” anyway, no matter what your gift is. But if you want something stronger and more sincere, choose emotional or experience gifts. Usually they are carefully picked, keeping in mind the recipient’s interests and preferences.
Music Playing Cards
If your daddy is a music lover, he will have much fun looking through this all-stars deck of cards (and playing with it, of course). The genres are represented by the suits and music stars have their corresponding places in the fame hierarchy.
Learn to Play Ukulele Kit
Playing musical instruments is not that difficult, really. You just need 1. An instrument 2. A tuner 3. Instructions. And them practice, practice, practice. The first 3 parts your dad will find in this ukulele starter kit and the rest is up to him!
Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit
DIY gifts are always more interesting and emotional, because they involve some personal activity of the recipient. Just accepting is not enough – you have to do something yourself. If your dad prefers extra hot sauce, with this kit he can create incredible condiments of his own.
Craft Beer Kit
Another DIY gift. Your dad will have to do some work to get the result, but it’s worth it. This Beer Making Kit includes all the basic equipment, ingredients (malt extract, brewers grains, hops, yeast) and instructions he will need to craft his home-brewed beer.
Heartwarming gifts
If it’s hard for you to express your love with words, buy gifts that will do it for you. These gifts are perfect when you have a hard time communicating your feelings or if you fell out of touch with your dad. A gift definitely is the best thing to improve any relationship. We mean, the right gift.
Cedar Thumb Pianos
Sweet and comforting sound of thumb piano (aka calimba) is a nice way to relax and get all the nagging thoughts out of the head. The instrument is tuned to the traditional diatonic scale, so maybe your daddy will be able to play “Jingle bells” on Christmas night!
Long Distance Lamp
If your parents live in the other city and Christmas time is their only chance to see you throughout the year, these in-sync lamps will let your loved one know you're thinking of them. Turn one on with a touch of your hand, and its mate starts to glow too, no matter where it is.
Craft Beer Candles
“Candles are romantic stuff for girls!” – wasn’t it the first thing you had in mind when you saw these? But hold on – these handcrafted candles poured into reclaimed bottles are inspired by craft beer and their cheery, all-natural scents will add to the atmosphere.
Bean Box - World Coffee Tour
Let the journey begin right there on your dad’s kitchen. If he is a coffee gourmet, he will appreciate this set of freshly roasted whole bean coffee from the world's top coffee producing regions. Each one has its special tasting notes and aroma, and all of them are worth trying.
Dad Picture Frame
This sentimental gift will remind your dad of your feelings every day he sees it. Put the photo of you two (especially you as a kid) inside and choose a gift wrapping. The frame is metal, with "I heart you" words pressed into the base.
Christmas gifts
The gifts that come with inevitable "I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year", the ones that make you feel like hugging your parents and stay at their place for a week or two. Here is everything that’s warm, cozy and tasty.
Worry Healing Hut
The old year is leaving and it’s time to leave all worries behind. The best way to do it is an ancient ritual of setting on fire everything that bothers you. No-no, we mean, symbolically. Just write all your fears on a piece of paper, burn it in a special quirky house and peacefully watch the smoke.
Unisex Burrito Socks
A perfect stocking stuffer if your dad loves Mexican food. These cotton blend burrito socks look just like the real thing when they are rolled up. Funny, comfortable and warm gift for Christmas.
HEXBUG Toy
You think toy is a ridiculous gift for a grown man? Don’t forget about that little boy living inside! You dad will be greatly amused to see this nano-bug with reindeer antlers pulling Santa’s sleigh all over the table. Besides, it’s a chance to take a look at modern robotic technologies.
Mug Hugger Cookies
This small and cute cookie is the younger brother of those enormous gorgeously decorated gingerbread houses that make a centerpiece of a Christmas table. It will fit perfectly on the side of your daddy’s mug with hot chocolate and will add some extra warmth to his Christmas night.
Decadent Chocolate Fondue
Ornamented Christmas tree, crackling logs in the fireplace, red-and-green wreaths – take these ingredients, add some chocolate fondue and a perfect Christmas evening is guaranteed. Just heat the container in a microwave and your dad can dip fruit or cakes into this decadent treat.
Donut Warming Coffee Mug
Every morning will be nice and cozy with this special coffee cup with a pastry holder. It will keep your dad’s favorite donuts or muffins warm as he drinks his hot coffee of chocolate. By the way, the pastry holder acts as a mustache guard too, which makes it extra convenient.
Practical gifts
If you are sure that “Christmas comes and goes, and you should make the gift work all year long”, welcome! Here are the most functional and necessary items your dad will use every (or almost) every day and think about his son or daughter every time.
Travel Packing Organizers
If your dad likes to travel or has a lot of business trips, he knows how messy the inside of the luggage case can become. This organizer set will help to pack quickly and neatly. A bag for separating dirty clothes at the end of the trip is especially convenient. Get ready for a comfortable trip!
Whiskey Cooling Bullets
A stylish variation of whiskey cubes that everybody got used to. Stainless steel bullets look cool in the glass, chill the beverage and don’t dilute it. This gift is especially suitable if your dad is an avid hunter or at least likes shooting zombies in video games.
Beard Care Kit
If your dad is a proud owner of a bushy beard, he will find this gift very useful. The beard oil and pomade-like balm help protect facial hair from drying out, moisture and add volume. The lotion helps to detangle the beard and styling will be easy with a small wood comb.
Lunchbox With Modular Containers
This stylish bamboo lunchbox has different-sized containers which is really helpful if your dad likes to have side dish, fruits, dessert, and dressing/sauce for lunch along with the main dish. All of this will fit neatly and the magnet will help keep containers in place.
Book Hook
Did your mom tell you not to lay a book page-side down? Most of us know this rule but still break it. If your daddy haven’t moved to audiobooks yet and prefers good old paper books, this simple but functional gift will help to save his favorite book’s spine from cracking.
Anything Finder
The biggest problem of all time is: where do all keys, phones, eyeglasses, remote controls and other small items disapper the moment you need them most? Tile mate is a universal “anything finder” – just attach it to anything you don’t want to lose, and you will find it fast with your phone.
There is still a little boy living inside every grown man, who loves surprises and believes in miracles. Don’t let him down - do your best to choose something that will delight him!