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Christmas Gifts He's Sure to Love
By Sashika Withana
2009-12-0120:14
You've made a big fuss about Christmas, or he has already hinted about getting you the perfect gift or you are simply just a romantic girl wanting to give something truly special this Christmas
For these reasons, we have compiled for you a list of possible gift ideas to make it truly a Christmas to remember for your guy.
Show him support for his interests

Tickets
If your guy is fond of sports, and if there is a match coming up with one of his favorite teams playing then what better idea than presenting him with tickets to it! And also don’t forget to buy a ticket for yourself as well!

Magazines and other sports memorabilia
These could include t-shirts, books, or other merchandise from his favorite team, or a selection of hard to find magazines; anything from sports magazines to childhood favorite comics will do! Alternatively you could even get a year’s subscription of his favorite magazine for him.

Gifts to associate themselves with
Most men like to receive Christmas gifts that they can associate themselves with. For instance you may buy books for those who love to read, music CDs for the musically inclined and clothes for the husbands who love to dress well.

Favorite food
A wonderful Christmas gift idea would be to pamper your beloved by learning to make his favorite dishes and presenting it to him on that day!

Gadgets

Home entertainment system or surround sound system
If he already does not posses a home entertainment system or a surround sound system, these will be gifts that he will love.

You can decide which one depending on your budget. Remember it is not the value but the thought in the gift, so you can make either purchase.

Bar set
Gift him with a bar set so that the two of you can enjoy different drinks and go crazy together! And he will be able to proudly show it off to his friends too!

Glasses
If he can do with more glasses for his little bar at home, get him a range of glasses from beer mugs to whiskey glasses to champagne flutes. He will really appreciate this.

Electric shavers
If he has been wanting one, you can get it for him

Mobiles
Mobiles play a big part in the ‘boys and their toys’ category. If the latest phone that he has been eyeing at or something close to it even is within your budget, it will be a great gift for Christmas.

Digital camera
Another toy that boys tend to love! If he feels that his existing one is not up to date, or if he does not have one this will be an ideal gift.

Focus on the two of you

iPod
Buy him an iPod, and before giving it to him save into it pictures of the two of you, and also his and yours favorite songs.

Scrap book with pictures and other memorabilia
This will take a lot of time on your part, but he will love it and appreciate it so it will all be worth it!

Get photo prints of pictures of the two of you, taken both on special days and on random days.

Collect the special things of your relationship that you have gathered over time which can go into a scrap book. Put them all in the book, and with some color pens and crayons get creative!

Spa date
Book the two of you into a spa for full-on pampering! Alternatively you can have an at-home spa which guys love. Set up a room in your home with aromatherapy candles, mood music (relaxing or sensuous) and body oils.

Lay him down on a towel (if you want to go all the way, rent a massage table), and give him a rubdown he won't soon forget!

Handmade photo collage
Handmade photo collage to remind him of the precious moments spent together

Style

Watches
Most guys have a hobby cum desire to maintain a unique and classy collection of watches. However if you are going to buy a watch for him, you need to select the right watch for your guy.

Depending on his personality and tastes, you would need to make choice between high tech watches, vintage styles or classic elegant ones.

Wallet
Gifting a smart leather wallet can be a fabulous idea. To add on some element of romance place your passport size photo inside.

Fashion accessories
Yes, men love these too!!! You will find them in every man’s wardrobe, and they would love to have more of them! Some of the fashion accessories include trendy belts, sleek eyewear, cufflinks, bracelets, money clip etc.

Grooming set
Why not put a gift hamper together with all the grooming things that he needs and also the brands that he love?Guys hate supermarket shopping, so they will love this!

Perfume
Men are really fond of fragrances so get him a classy perfume which you think he will love wearing and you will love when he wears it!

Shirt Hampers
Shirts are an all time favorite gift of men.

You may please your guy by giving him a stylish shirt in his favorite color and style. You may go in for T-shirts if he likes those.

Always try to combine the gift with…

A handmade Christmas card
A handmade card says much more than a store bought one and will let your partner know exactly how much they mean to you.

Chocolates
Just a few of his favorite chocolates will do!

Remember though, that treating him should not be a once a year occurrence if you want your relationship to work.

The treats do not have to be expensive, but thoughtful and something that will show your love for him.