Christmas gifts for him
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Men are famously hard to buy for, mostly because the honest answer to “what do you want for Christmas?” is “nothing, really”. That doesn’t mean he won’t be pleased. It means the best gifts for him are the ones he’d never think to buy himself but will use every week: the glass he reaches for, the game he plays with you, the thing with his name on it that quietly becomes his.
A star named after him this Christmas
Name a real star. A heartfelt gift they’ll cherish forever. Our sister company, The Star Naming Co., names a catalogued star after him, with a certificate, a sky chart and a live viewer that shows exactly where it sits. It’s a symbolic gift, and a good one for the man who insists he doesn’t need anything.
£9.99 delivered in minutes, or £19.99 as a printed Gift Pack posted free in the UK.
For his Christmas drink
A whisky tumbler engraved with his usual order
Every line on this bubble whisky glass is written by you, so the “measures” can be his actual drink, his catchphrase or a running joke between you. It’s laser engraved, dishwasher safe and comes in a gift box. About £11.99.
A traditional pint glass with his name and his drink
A classic engraved design with room for his name and what he drinks, whether that’s bitter, lager or cider. Simple, smart and the sort of glass that ends up being the only one he uses. About £11.99.
A “best brother in the world” pint for Christmas Day
“Probably the best brother in the world”, engraved on a pint glass or tankard, with his name above and two lines of your own message below. Affectionate enough to mean it, cheeky enough that he won’t be embarrassed opening it in front of the family. About £11.99.
Something to do, not just own
A detective case for him and his mates
Cold Case Inc make online murder-mystery case files that you play in a browser, solo or round one screen with friends. The Stonewood Mystery, set in an English village, is their easy starter case and takes an evening to crack. About £9.99, no subscription.
A game-night challenge box for the two of you
If he’s your partner, the Couple’s Challenge Game Night Edition is a box of scratch-off cards that reveal quick games and sillier activities to do together. It’s about laughing rather than winning, which is ideal for a man who sulks at Monopoly. About £15.99.
Coupons for dad, filled in by the kids
Twenty-seven tear-out coupons of small favours and time together, with a few blank pages so the children can add their own (“one car wash, no complaining”). A lovely one for a young dad from his kids. About £14.99.
Small personal touches
A tobacco and oak candle for the man you met online
“You’re the best thing I found on the internet” on a sleek black candle, with a woody tobacco, oak and cognac scent. Hand-poured in Scotland, and a sweet nod if you met on an app. About £29.
A King of the Grill board for the barbecue obsessive
A 35cm by 25cm rubberwood board engraved with a barbecue design and his name or a line of your choice. Useful for carving the turkey now and the burgers in June. About £14.99.
A dog dad mug with his best friend on it
For the son, brother or mate whose dog is basically his child: a photo of the dog on one side, “The Best Dog Dad in the World” and your name on the other. About £8.95.
What to avoid
Novelty socks and “funny” gadgets he’ll never use, aftershave chosen on a guess, and anything that comes with a hint (a gym membership, a book on decluttering). If you’re unsure, a good glass, a shared evening or something with his name on it is hard to get wrong.
Personalised items are made to order, so they usually need several working days before dispatch. Check each shop’s Christmas cut-off on its delivery page and order in good time.
More personalised ideas: Engraved glasses and boards at You Personalise · Cold Case gift vouchers · Couples games at Cupidly · Christmas cards at Lush Lobster
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