| taught you soccer, been at your recitals, paid for | | | | sports ticket (or season pass) or take him along to a |
| your education and been there for you from your | | | | game. If he likes to read, get him a book that he has |
| first parking ticket to the sleepless nights when one | | | | long wanted. If he plays golf, a golf gear organiser |
| of your children has been sick. Definitely, such a man | | | | would be good too. At the end, it is all about what |
| deserves something great for the holiday season. | | | | he likes. |
| Easy said, but not quite easy done. How do you | | | | You could also throw a party for him and invite his |
| choose something so special for somebody that it | | | | old cronies to reminiscence over a couple of beers, |
| spells your love and thanks in every way? Well, to | | | | or just arrange for your dad to go out for a romantic |
| start with, it is a good thing to remember that your | | | | meal with mum. If he loves being surrounded by his |
| father does not expect lavish treats or big cars from | | | | grandchildren, why not team up with your children? |
| you. The man is just looking for your love. | | | | Each one of you can then make one thing for the |
| A good way to express your love could be to plan a | | | | dinner table that he especially likes. |
| vacation together for the season. Let your dad plan | | | | Also, is his car in the best condition or is the house |
| what he wants to do: fish, play whist, stroll through | | | | still rain proof? You could show him that you care by |
| gardens or go wine tasting; whatever he says. This is | | | | getting his car a facelift or paying for repairs around |
| a great opportunity to give him the satisfaction of | | | | his house. Talking of cars, fuel coupons for a year |
| knowing that he still has things to teach his little | | | | make a wonderful gift. Year-long subscriptions to his |
| one’ and take them places. | | | | favourite magazine, television channel or gardening |
| A great idea for all poetic minds would be to write a | | | | service is a thoughtful present too. |
| poem for their dad. Poetry truly is the expression of | | | | And for all of you with some spunk, why not sport a |
| soul, and nothing could be better than a few verses | | | | custom made T-shirt with your dad’s picture |
| to express your gratitude and affection. Print the | | | | for Christmas - and gift him an identical one too. You |
| poem and put it in a pretty frame for your dad to | | | | could also compile a photo album with pictures of |
| display where he can see it every day. | | | | your dad and yourself. |
| If your father travels a lot, splurge on a luxury travel | | | | So, be creative and think beyond shelf top gifts. |
| toilet kit. If he is a big fan of sports, buy him a | | | | |