Gift to grandfather for Defender of the Fatherland Day: with love from grandchildren

Depending on the age of his grandfather, he either found the war years as a soldier, or went through the war and the subsequent difficult period as a child of war. For him, February 23 is not just another holiday, but a reminder of a difficult period for him, his family and the whole country.

And when Defender of the Fatherland Day is approaching, you understand that you want to give your grandfather something special on February 23rd. What can you pick up? Let's think together. The choice of a present for a loved one will depend on different conditions: the age of your grandfather, his hobbies, your budget.

Useful household and not only appliances

Modern household appliances make life much easier for young people, let alone older people. Think about what your grandfather would be happy about. Does he live alone or not? If one, perhaps a robot vacuum cleaner or multivariate simplify his life.

In addition, among useful household gadgets:

• Coffee maker or coffee grinderif your relative cannot imagine life without coffee,
• Dishwasher (a rare man enjoys washing dishes by hand),
• Grill - for cooking tasty and healthy food,
• Sandwich maker,
• Bread machine,
• Double boiler,
• Air conditioning,
• Water cooler,
• Electric fireplace with the effect of living fire,
• Humidifiers and ionizers air, here we add a salt lamp (although it is difficult to call it a gadget),
• Home weather station (track magnetic storms in time, weather outside the window),

If we take more budget options for gifts, we can advise no less practical and necessary:

• Electric shaver,
• Electrical Toothbrush,
• Compact massagers.

You can also donate medical equipment, for example, blood pressure monitors, glucometers and other necessary devices. Although on a holiday, remembering diseases is not pleasant for everyone.

And if your grandfather also enjoys using computer equipment, he may be happy with all kinds of leisure gadgets:

• Media Player,
• EBook,
• Tablet or laptop,
• New smartphone,
• Electronic Photo Frame.

The main thing is to choose not for the price of a gift, and its attractiveness for you personally, but based on the needs of your relative. Then you will definitely please your grandfather, and your gift will not gather dust on the shelf.

Accessories and jewelry

If a person is aged, this does not mean at all that he does not care about his appearance, his own comfort and the desire to look attractive. Therefore, giving a grandfather, especially if he is still young (at least in soul), a stylish accessory or jewelry is a worthy option.

• Wrist Watch... People of past generations are much more sympathetic to wristwatches. There were no mobile phones then, and even now it is not convenient for everyone to go into his pocket every time to see the time. Today, of course, the choice of watches is huge - from sports models to classic versions on a leather or metal strap. Older men prefer the classics, and more often with an analog rather than a digital dial. By the way, don't forget a pocket watch on a chain if your grandfather is a fan of antiquity.
• Ring or signet... Some men are happy to wear strict rings or seals, but here it is important to take into account your grandfather's preferences - whether he wears rings at all, what metal he prefers.
• Pendant... If your grandfather wears jewelry around his neck, you can try to pick up or custom-made a pendant. Choose a topic based on your relative's hobbies, interests, and past. Maybe he is an avid fisherman or a hunter? Motorist or motorcyclist with experience? Has he been playing billiards for many years? In general, there is room for imagination.
• Cufflinks... If your grandfather often wears shirts and generally prefers a classic style, pick stylish cufflinks for him. He may even want to wear them ... on a date at a restaurant with your grandmother.
• Belt... A high-quality leather or textile belt with an original buckle is a great gift for a connoisseur. Today there are craftsmen who make original buckles separately or assembled belts - to order and simply with unique designs. Such a gift will be individual and unusual.
• Umbrella... Of course, not a standard umbrella, but a thematic one. For example, camouflage colors or the classic men's cane umbrella. If your grandfather has a good sense of humor, you can order him an umbrella with a handle in the form of a sword or revolver handle.

You can choose jewelry with a military theme, but it is better to focus on the tastes and preferences of a relative.

Among the accessories you can also pick up a wallet or purse, business card holder, housekeeper leather, purse... If your grandfather distinguished himself in the war and was awarded orders and medals, you can give a special casket for their storage. If you wish, you can make a personalized engraving on it.

Clothes and textiles - a practical gift

In childhood, of course, clothes as a gift for a holiday pleased few of us. But the older a person is, the more his views change, the more difficult it is sometimes to find the best gift for him that will suit his heart. The older generation, especially men, often prefer to leave the choice of clothing items at the mercy of their spouse or not pay too much attention to what they choose - they sit and feel good. Although, of course, there are those who carefully select their wardrobe, paying attention to both quality and appearance. In any case, your grandfather may well appreciate the tasteful clothes.

• Shirts... If the grandfather prefers a classic style of dress. Made of quality material, pleasant to the body and with a comfortable cut.
• Home suit... For the winter, a warm and comfortable suit made of trousers and sweaters is especially relevant if the heating at home is not too good.
• Pullover... Again, during the winter season, a warm and cozy sweater would be a great idea. If the grandfather is a comedian in himself, you can present it with a funny pattern. Or choose a classic style without unnecessary elements.
• Sport suit... Many older men prefer to keep fit. Someone works out at home, someone prefers horizontal bars or the nearest stadium, someone visits the gym. In any case, good shape for an athlete is a pleasant surprise.
• Warm socks... Better from natural wool to keep warm in winter. Or, if the grandfather loves winter fishing or goes in for sports - special sports.

Also a good idea - T-shirts with festive prints and funny inscriptions. They can be ordered from one of the printing companies. There is a large list of prints in the database, and you can add some of your own. Only in this case it is worth taking care of the gift in advance, because on holidays the workload in such companies grows several times.

Warm winter a blanket made of hypoallergenic materials and orthopedic pillow - taking care of healthy sleep and well-being of a relative. This can also include massage cape on a chair - not every man can be persuaded to turn to masseurs, and at home to relax your muscles under your favorite movie or TV series is what you need.

Delicious presents

If you want to make an original gift for your grandfather on Defender of the Fatherland Day, think about an edible gift. No, of course, no one means a cake from the nearest supermarket. Even such a present can be interesting. For example:

• Cupcakes or custom-made cakes. Private patisseries offer gift sets of cupcakes (muffins) and cakes with themed decoration. Moreover, they use high-quality products, and you yourself can choose the filling and decoration to your liking.
• Gingerbread... Among the delicious gifts, this is the most inexpensive option. It can also be an addition to the main present. The pastry chef will decorate the gingerbread cookies "in the theme", and you can definitely be sure of the good composition and taste of sweets. After all, homemade baked goods always outperform store baked goods.
• Edible bouquet... You can do it yourself, or you can order it from the craftsmen. Choose "flowers" to taste your grandfather - from sausages and dried fish with beer to cheese platter and sweets.
• Candy handmade. You can find chocolate in the form of military equipment or weapons.

Качественный coffee and dear sheet tea do not discount. A good product doesn't come cheap, and your grandfather might limit himself to his favorite drink due to the high cost. A coffee lover can be presented with a copper turk with engraving and a set of coffee cups for a pack of good beans. And for a tea lover - an original teapot or a cup. In addition to sweets, a sweet tooth can be presented with a jar of delicious honey go preserves... Fortunately, today you can order whole sets of different tastes also in beautiful gift wrapping.

It is difficult to call alcohol and tobacco “tasty” presents, but we cannot but mention them.

• Smoker... If your grandfather smokes, you can give him a pipe of good tobacco or a set of cigars. By the way, this also includes a high-quality lighter or a box for storing cigars.
• Alcohol... A bottle of aged wine, whiskey or cognac - to your cousin's taste. The set can be used to present glasses or glasses suitable for a drink. If you give beer, then craft beer is better, rare, which is not so easy to buy in the nearest supermarket. Also, depending on the drink, you can also present a "snack" - aged or moldy cheeses, good chocolate, jamon, etc.

By the way, the topic of tableware should not be limited. Old school people can nostalgically appreciate a set of classic faceted glasses with cup holders... You can also pick up a set of original shot for vodka in an unusual case or interesting shape.

Hobby-themed gifts

Don't forget about your grandfather's hobbies. Gifts for outdoor activities and hobbies on this holiday will also be very appropriate.

• Good swiss knife or multitool... A rare man will refuse a quality instrument.
• Actually, set of tools in a briefcase. A motorist or the owner of any other vehicle will not be hurt by such a coveted suitcase. And if the tools themselves are already there, then convenient organizer useful for them too.
• Thermos and a set of hiking utensils will delight any fisherman, mushroom picker, hunter or tourist who prefers fresh air and dirt roads to the city's stone jungle.
• Cloak-tent и raincoat - faithful companions on long walking exits,
• The collector will fit new models for replenishment - planes, tanks, cars, etc.
• If you love reading, you can give a warm blanket for cozy evenings, collection of a favorite author, stand for books.
• To the inveterate bath attendant Give a set for this pastime: a set of aromatic oils, a soft towel, a felt hat with a funny inscription, a broom and a natural washcloth.
• Souvenir weapon... If a man is fond of history, a souvenir weapon will be an original present. Not necessarily World War II. It could be a musket, saber, or even a Japanese katana or a European medieval sword. It all depends on what is more interesting to your relative.
• Summer resident a set of garden tools, decor for his favorite area, a figured weather vane or a chaise longue for a pleasant rest after a hard day will come in handy.

Whatever your grandfather does in his free time, you can always find something that he may need. From a folding chair or chair for outdoor trips and cooler bags to a travel bag and a set of skewers. For more than one decade, you have already definitely studied all the habits and hobbies of a relative, so our list will surely push you in the right direction.

Comic gifts

This category should only be chosen if you are confident in your relative's good sense of humor.

People of the older generation sometimes very painfully perceive innocent, from our point of view, jokes.

Especially when it comes to the theme of war and its horrors. Therefore, choose such a souvenir with care. It is better to exclude diplomas and medals, but a comic "dry ration" (sweets in a stylized container) or "socks of a real man" in a tin can is a funny souvenir and will be appreciated.

Undoubtedly, the most important thing in any gift is attention. But not in the very fact that you gave at least some gift. The point is precisely the attention that you showed when choosing. Nobody expects expensive and status presents from you. The gift can be inexpensive and even DIY. The manifestation of attention to a loved one is to choose exactly what he personally likes, which he will be glad to light the lights in his eyes. And this is what is priceless.

If you want to choose a gift for your grandfather on February 23rd, take some time to think about your relative's hobbies and hobbies, about his tastes, and about his personal history. And all this will help you make the right choice. After all, the positive emotions of our loved ones are the best gratitude.