Your dad can probably just buy himself whatever he wants – which means Christmas can be a bit of a nightmare.
High street shops are not helpful either, as they tend to make the assumption that your dad is hardcore into gardening, tools or golf.
But dads are complex creatures – and a generic middle-aged-male gift just isn’t going to cut it.
Avoid disappointment on Christmas morning and think outside the box – your dad deserves a little bit of creativity.
Here are our 15 top picks sure to make any dad feel appreciated on the big day:
Favourite Song Colour Wave Print, Not On The High Street, £25
For a music-loving dad – this is a quirky way for him to show off his love for his all-time favourite hit.
The dawn of the digital age means it’s increasingly difficult to buy music-based gifts – everyone streams everything – so this is a fun alternative.
Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150, Amazon, £79.19
Dad’s love waking up early to go and do dad stuff – and this alarm clock should help to make sure that he wakes up in a good mood.
The light turns on gradually with the sunrise for a soothing start to your day.
Rainbow Set of Espresson Mugs, Le Creuset, £65
Add a touch of style to your dad’s kitchen with these gorgeous espresso mugs.
The’re made with specialist clays, and the signature Le Creuset style will make sure that everyone who comes to your kitchen knows just how classy your dad is.
Laphroaig, Amazon, £27.99
There are few dads who can resist a glass of whiskey – and a bottle of this stuff will look great on his new drinks trolley.
This single malt Scotch is irresistible because of its distinctive, smokey flavour.
Tassimo Happy Coffee Machine, Amazon, £28
If your dad is the grumpiest man alive before he’s had a coffee – make everyone’s mornings easier with this inexpensive coffee machine.
It’s really easy to use – so your dad can simply pop in a pod and get his coffee in whatever flavour he fancies.
Thanks For The Dance, Leonard Cohen Vinyl, Amazon, £23.99
Vinyl is a must-have gift for any music purist, and Leonard Cohen is a top choice for lots of dads.
The posthumous new album is an unexpected harvest of brilliant new songs.
Midnight Marauders, A Tribe Called Quest Vinyl, Amazon, £21.46
For the hip hop loving dad, take him back to the early 90s with this classic album from the legendary A Tribe Called Quest.
This iconic record includes Electric Relaxation, We Can Get Down and Clap Your Hands.
Acqua di Parma Gift Set, John Lewis, £81.60
A perfect present to keep your dad feeling pampered this Christmas.
The fresh sunny fragrance of the signature Colonia is accompanied by a hair and shower gel and a deodorant – so your dad can experiment with layered fragrance.
Personalised Toblerone Bar, Prezzy Box, £12.99
You genuinely can’t go wrong with a Toblerone. All dads love them. It’s the law.
And this one can have a personal touch with your dad’s name on the side – for extra bonus points.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A, John Lewis, £149
Treat your dad to something extra special this year with a brand new tablet.
Great for dads who travel a lot – they can watch their favourite shows and catch up on their emails no matter where they are.
John Lewis & Partners Portable DAB+/FM Digital Radio, £40
This stylish digital radio will look perfect in any kitchen – and will give your dad access to thousands of stations.
That might mean he doesn’t want to listen to Radio 4 every minute of your Christmas break… fingers crossed.
John Lewis & Partners Precision Trimmer, £10
No, this isn’t the most glamorous of gifts, but it is practical and your dad might not think to buy one for himself.
This trimmer even has three interchangeable heads and two comb guides – depending on your dad’s level of fuzz.
Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, Amazon, £16.53
Perfect for the culinary dad, Ottelenghi’s updated classic will allow him to experiment with bold home cooking.
The inventive yet simple dishes rest on numerous culinary traditions, ranging from North Africa to Lebanon, Italy and California.
Neom Organics London Reed Diffuser, Amazon, £38
This is ideal for the stressed-out dad. Light it up and create a sense of utter calm in the bedroom with the help 19 relaxing essential oils.
Neom’s Tranquillity fragrance has been blended to help your dad relax and prepare for sleep.
New Balance X90 trainers, ASOS, £90
For the fashion-forward dad, these comfy New Balance trainers are the perfect level of trendy – without being too ‘out there’.
Dad can team them with jeans on the weekend, or with slim chinos for work if he’s a really cool dad.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/05/15-christmas-presents-perfect-for-every-kind-of-dad-11275272/
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