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Gift Ideas for Father's Day 2012

Gift Ideas for Father

Like mother, our father is the most important person in our life. He is one of the idols in our life. A father plays an important role in raising us as a successful individual and a good human being. Let us have a look at what gifts we can buy to honour our father on the occasion of Father’s Day.

Father’s Day falls this year on June 17, the third Sunday in the sixth month of the year 2012. When it comes to dads most of you will agree that they are quite different from moms. Same applies for gifts too- dads will most certainly not like girly stuff which most moms do. The purpose of this article is to help you choose the most perfect gift which your dad will love to receive from you on Father’s Day.

Most parents – dads and moms included will normally like everything that their children give them with love and affection.

The choice to raise a family often means giving a back seat to a number of activities and interests which your dad may have enjoyed during his bachelor days. It also means spending most of the free time that he has with his family so as to keep them happy. Considering the sacrifices that most dads do they do deserve to be appreciated all the time - more so on Father’s Day.

Needless to say your love and affection cannot match any gift for conveying the innermost feelings which you have for your father. However, a thoughtful item personally chosen can make one of the most important men in your lives certainly happy.

Father’s 2012 Day Gift Ideas

Here are some tips to help you choose the best Father’s Day gifts:

Stylish Watches and Glares -

If your dad likes to keep up with fashion trends it may be worthwhile for you to gift him a pair of sunglasses or the latest edition of a branded wrist watch. Perfumes and deodorants are another all time favourites which you can consider gifting him. Sports Enthusiast - In case your dad happens to be a sports enthusiast present him gifts which can easily mingle with the sport of his interest. Depending upon his favourite game or sport you can shop for an appropriate gift. CDs and VCDs are now available on many sporting legends and major international sports events which help in rekindling fond memories.

Books -

For fathers who happen to be voracious readers, children can on Father’s Day, gift them classics or a good book written by their favourite authors.

Gifts for Tech Savvy Dads -

If your dad happens to be tech savvy then things are very easy for you. Mobiles, iPads and iPhones are being upgraded almost every day and you can check out the latest one to gift your dad on this occasion.

Gifts for Emotional Dads -

Contrary to popular beliefs most dads are more emotional than mothers. A simple gift from an offspring can bring tears into the eyes of a father. Hence, personalised gifts like shirts, coats, trousers, etc. For your dad in his favourite brand and colour are worth gifting. To enhance its value and add a personal touch, hand-write a note like “ to the world’s greatest dad” or “ favourite guy of my life” and 'Love you dad', etc.

Outing -

You can take your dad for a movie, picnic, wildlife park or any such destination which your father would enjoy visiting on Father’s Day.

Greeting Cards -

Greeting cards continue to be one of the best gifts for any occasion including Father’s Day. Shop for a greeting card for your dad and add some personal quotes to express how grateful you are to him for just being there. Alternatively you can make a card at home and design it yourself.

Although your dad needs to be appreciated every single day, Father's Day is the best time to express your deep concerns and love for your dearest dad. It is a time to celebrate the bond which you share with your father and pamper him in the best way you can think of.




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sudhakar
sudhakar.12 years ago
i must say this is quite a comprehensive list. Thanks for making our task much easier. it is now much easier to pick and choose a gift from the choices given.
 
 
 
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Davinder
Davinder.12 years ago
quite a good list of gift ideas. Some are really interesting. Nice to got some ideas as this makes our job of selecting a gift easier.
 
 
 
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Sujaoy
Sujaoy.12 years ago
great ideas but the best would be to spend a whole day with him and doing what he likes most.
 
 
 
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When does Father's Day fall in the year 2012? Which are the popular gifts for the Father's Day 2012? Which gift is perfect for the occasion of Father's Day?
Sujal Sujal
This father’s day, I am going to be creative and give something unique. I am going to give a personalized gift which I will most probably make myself. I am thinking of gifting him a hand wallet or a...
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Piyal Piyal
Hi sujal, I think it’s a good idea to give a personalized gift for father’s day. I am thinking of giving him a collage of photographs. I will put all the moments spent together, which were capture...
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Sreeya Sreeya
I think the best gift for father’s day would be quality time spent with him. Spending time with your father would be an ideal gift. Laughing and sharing jokes together is sure to excite him. He will...
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