Christmas Gifts Ideas for a Man !!

The Giving of a Christmas Gift for a Man

As mentioned on the Gift for a Woman page, women are tough to shop for, but actually I think men are even more difficult to shop for! A gift for a man may be given with the full intention of creating an enthusiastic response as it is opened. Unfortunately, men have yet to learn the art of showing emotion. So even if we find the perfect gift for a man, we are left feeling doubtful about our selection because the response we receive from our gift is often a shrug and a quick peck on the cheek.

How about a word of advice about giving a gift for a man from a man? Men like functional gifts that serve a purpose and allow them to participate in something they love.

For example, most men love to eat! Eating is both functional AND for most men an enjoyable activity. A Hickory Farms gift filled with meats and cheeses will be well received. I personally have received Hickory Farm gift boxes and their cheeses and meats are delicious. They make great snack foods while watching the college bowl games and NFL playoffs that seem to fill the entire Christmas and New Year season!


Click here to select the large sampler of meats and cheeses shown above or to browse the Hickory Farms website.

Of course, if the man you are shopping for is like me and loves chocolate, a great gift idea for him is, you guessed it, chocolate! The chocolate gift shown is a collection of Ghirardelli chocolates which puts these chocolates at the top of the class for commercial chocolates.

Click here to select this great chocolate gift!

Men are also nostalgic, so if you can find memorabilia that represents one of the areas they seem to talk a lot about, you will find a great gift for a man. Take for instance the two gifts shown to the left. First a sports magazine subscription, like Sports Illustrated, helps a guy keep up with his favorite sports teams and provides a keep sake for the good seasons. Also a sports jersey of their favorite team from the era when they were kids or when the team was great provides a cool item they may wear or display. Combine these two gifts and you have a great gift for a man of any age.

The following products make great gifts for a man. Click on the links provided to purchase the gifts. Who knows maybe you will receive a gift in return and the man your shopping for will smile because of the gift you gave him!

Franklin Mint Gift Ideas for a Man

Does the man you are shopping for love cars?  If so, they will love this 1963 Corvette Stingray from the Franklin Mint which makes a great gift for a man. This replica is made of real fiber glass and will show well in your little man's bedroom or your big man's office or study.

Click Here to Buy This Franklin Mint Authentic Replica

Does your man love muscle cars or Nascar? The Franklin Mint provides a number of muscle car replica's the man or boy you are shopping for would love.



Click To Visit the Franklin Mint's Muscle Car Page

Click to Purchase NASCAR Replicas and Memorabilia

Holiday Gift Ideas: Man's Gift Baskets

Score a hole-in-one with your favorite golfer. Make sure they have an under-par day with this basket of golfing essentials. A picnic basket holds a shoe brush, a Golf Tool Pocket Knife, Leather Sports Towel, golf balls, 6 tees, and Golf Quencher water bottle. The basket also includes pretzels and golfers' trail mix to keep them going on those long fairways.

Click Here to Purchase The Under Par Man's Gift Basket

This two toned open band basket is filled with a few goodies and a variety of Ales to wash them down with. Bass Ale, Dos Equis, Heineken, Guinness Extra Stout, Murphy's Irish Amber, East Shore Specialty pretzels, Macy's Romano Garlic Cheesesticks, Hunt Club Snack Mix, Crown Jewel Popcorn, and Pacific Gold Pistachios. Due to the alcoholic content of this gift, an adult signature is required upon delivery. This will make a great gift for him. If he like's beer, don't forget to buy him his very own microbrewery as seen below!

Click Here to Purchase The Beer Basket.

Holiday Gift Ideas: A Unique Gift For Him

Does the man in your life love to monitor the weather?  If so, these precision crafted weather instruments from New Zealand will be a wonderful gift for him. Crafted from New Zealand Rimu or Kauri wood, these weather instruments (Barometer, Tide Clock, Thermometer, Weather Station) utilize precision German movements. This gift idea for him will fit well in a study or office decor.

Click here and purchase the ideal gift for your man who loves the weather.

Does the man your shopping for like a good brew?  If so, he will love the fun and challenge of brewing his own beer with a Mr. Beer microbrewery. He will join the ranks of over 400,000 microbreweries in the US brewing beers of all textures and flavors. If beer isn't his thing, consider a Mr. Beer's rootbeer kit to brew 2 gallons of your very own rootbeer. Mr. Beer offers a collection of beer making kits, supplies, and merchandise.

Click to buy your man his very own microbrewery.  Makes A Great Gift for him!

Weber Genesis Silver high performance gas grills are built to last and are backed by a long and generous warranty. That means you'll get reliable performance year after year after year. No annual overhauls. Just consistently good grilling long into the future. Weber is one of the highest quality grills on the market. Buy your gas grill today at Barbecues.com. They make a wonderful gift!

Click to Buy a Grill or Smoker from Barbecues.com. They make a wonderful gift for a man!

Holiday Gift Ideas: Clothing and Jewelry for Men

I forgot to mention one other thing men like. They like symbols of wealth and power. Therefor as a gift, a dual tone or solid gold watch makes an excellent gift for the man in your life. This Raymond Weil watch is a great example of a power watch.

Click to Buy This Raymond Weil Watch from Union Diamond Corporation

Click to Buy a Fossil Watch - Champagne Gold Dial - Mens Dress

You may have thought ties were out of style as a gift for a man. Actually, it was typically the ties given as gifts that were out of style! No more with Raffaello Ties. Gucci, Prada and Fendi are some of the brands they feature, along with Armani, Versace and Tod's. Customers also save over 40% on retail pricing. This is why they have become the number one online Italian fashion store. Choose between 40 designers and more than 15000 styles to find the design that perfectly suits your man's taste. Trust me when I say they will love these ties and you will love the prices! Currently they are running a special. Buy 3 ties of any brand and receive an automatic $30.00 discount. Also, your order will be shipped at no charge 2nd day UPS for US customers only who purchase more than $99.00 of product.


Click Now to Purchase Gianni Versace Ties Made in Italy from Raffaello

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Possum-wool yarn blended with Lambswool and Angora to make this wonderful Mens Lifestyle Hi Collar Jacquard Sweater a very popular item for men all around the world - made in New Zealand just for you...

Click Here to Purchase Authentic New Zealand Sweaters