Christmas nears for all of us, despite our best efforts to put it off with statements about how supermarkets were too eager in their festive marketing. With mere days to go until the Christmas holidays proper, many of us are at fever pitch in our Christmas shopping plans – both in terms of food shopping and picking gifts for loved ones.

Whoever you are, though, there is a real chance that you are struggling to buy a gift for at least one person in your life. That person is likely your partner or father; that is, there is a man in your life that you quite simply do not know how to buy gifts for. This guide hopes to redress the balance somewhat, with some gift ideas that aim to appease even the most difficult of men for which you could be buying Christmas gifts.

Looking Sharp

Where you might find it particularly difficult to settle upon the perfect gift for the man in your life, you might find it useful to turn to wearables. Rather than getting caught up on meaningful items that meet a specific interest or need, you could instead invest in their image.

Whether a new warm jumper for the cold weeks ahead, or a gorgeous watch to wear at their next function, choosing a wearable item can be a great way to address the buying of Christmas gifts. Even if your gift recipient isn’t particularly bothered about their appearance, your own investment in it can be greatly appreciated – even if just in saving them from having to buy something for themselves!

An Experience to Remember

But buying a Christmas gift doesn’t necessarily mean having to buy something physical for your loved one. Rather than leaning on the prospect of a tangible wrapped gift this Christmas, could you instead gift the gift of experience?

It is all-too-easy to rely on the allure of a boxed gift, whether an item of clothing or even a cologne. But your father or partner’s Christmas could be enlivened all the more for the gifting of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Such experiences are surprisingly well-priced, from hot-air balloon rides to track days at Silverstone and beyond. Whatever you choose, you can rest assured that your gift is not taking up space – and that it will be enjoyed to its fullest extent whenever it is redeemed.

Something Practical

Of course, there is no discounting the value of practicality to the discerning gentleman. Rather than thinking too hard about the possibility of a life-changing experience or item of jewellery, why not settle on an item of complete practicality? There are a great many products available in brick-and-mortar retailers that run the gamut when it comes to gadgets and gizmos, but the vast majority of these are not the most hard-wearing of tools.

Rather than relying on novelty gadgets from such stores, you might do better to pick a single high-quality tool that serves a positive function. Even a good quality letter-opener can be a meaningful gift, simply by virtue of its usefulness. Whether a penknife, multi-tool or even a hobby-specific item or tool, a practical gift could well and truly be the way to the man in your life’s heart.