Not all men are fathers, but all fathers are men. This seemingly commonplace statement draws attention to an important point, that being a man is not quite the same as being a father, and this also applies to gift-giving. We don't necessarily greet fathers in the same way as men. Let's see what the difference is.
A man is clean-shaven and smokes cigars, and if he's really a pumpkin, he drinks vodka martinis for breakfast and saves the world in the afternoon. In comparison, a father's face is smooth, his touch is good when his daughter snuggles up to him, he smokes a pipe instead of a cigar, and he eats fried eggs for breakfast before pruning the plants outside. It is therefore understandable that the two types must be considered when it comes to gift giving.
What should be a Father's Day gift?
When we love someone, it's never easy to buy them a gift, because we want that person to really get what they want. And from the children's point of view, Father's Day can be a particularly sensitive issue. After all, what I, as a child, give to you, the strong, protective father, must be expressed in the form of a surprise. Let's face it, it's not easy.
It is relatively easy to find out a birthday if you know what the other person's favorite hobby is or what they are currently busy with. What books does he like, what kind of music does he like to listen to, or, for example, what culinary novelties is he passionate about. One word is less personal than a hundred, which makes the choice easier.
At Christmas, it is perhaps even easier to find the best gift for dad, since winter comes to our aid. Whether you're a boy or a girl, you can't go wrong with a warm sweater, jacket, cool socks or even a heart-warming drink.
However, Father's Day is really about the child and the parent. However, the good news is that there is a solution here too, even if it differs a little by gender.
Father's Day gifts from girls and boys
The relationship between father and son, or between father and daughter, is different, which is reflected in the best father's gift among many other things. A gift for fathers from daughters is realized in attention and care. At this time, the girls like to buy something that protects the father, be it a scarf, warm clothes or even a helmet for cycling.
And the fathers appreciate this gesture, because this is exactly what they need. As they say, a man has three women in his life: the one who gave birth to him, the one who gave birth for him and the one who was born to him. Caring is based on this trinity in a man's life. Although, few admit this to themselves.
For boys, the situation is exactly the opposite. In this case, the boys like to draw a little attention to themselves. Of course, this can happen in many forms, but in any case some kind of complicity is indicated. A joint ticket to a concert, a bottle of great drink, anything can be a gift for fathers, just be a little daring, something that goes beyond the boring weekdays.
And this is again a great feeling for dads, because while girls want care, boys want joint adventures. They see their own childhood and youth in the offspring of the same sex, which sometimes even leads to conflict. In any case, the best advice is that while a girl child protects the father with gifts, the boy should tempt the old man to do something bad.
Father's Day gift from friends
It is a much rarer case when dads receive a surprise from friends under the heading "dad". This usually happens when the first child arrives, in which case most friends strain themselves to be attentive. The subject of the surprise is spending time together, that is, a good joke.
Another case is when good friends have a child at a similar time. In this case, there will typically be greater cohesion between friends and they will mutually greet each other on the third weekend of June. In this case, the gift is usually a joint dinner or drink - of course, in the case of several children, strictly adjusted to the evening bath!
However, the above only applies to Hungary, as the situation is quite different in Germany, for example. Here, men take Father's Day very seriously and the males do not celebrate with their family, but rather with their friends, and although in a funny way, everyone greets everyone.
Father's Day gift from wife
We also have an old and beautiful custom that on Mother's Day, not only the children, but also the husband greets the mothers. In most cases, this is a gesture with which the man expresses his gratitude to the woman for the sake of the children they share. Fortunately, this tradition is now more and more prevalent on Father's Day, meaning that mothers also thank their fathers. A Christmas present for a father or a birthday present from a beloved woman is always a little different than an actual Father's Day gift. The latter has a somewhat more intimate or, if you like, more emotional tone. In such cases, macho men become tender fathers, whom the wife spoils in a motherly way, perhaps in a strange way.
Of course, the subject of pampering can be many things, so the surprise for the occasion can take shape in a special, unique Father's Day gift package, gift box or gift basket. It is essential that there are as many delicacies, handmade gifts or gastronomic specialties under the tasteful packaging as possible. Things that remind even tough men how lovable they can be sometimes.
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