Despite the fact that February 23 is officially considered Defender of the Fatherland Day, on this day it is customary to give gifts to all men without exception: fathers, grandparents, brothers, friends, classmates and classmates, and, of course, their beloved half.
Top standard gifts
Of course, there is a certain list of things that have long since become traditional versions of presents for Defender of the Fatherland Day. Such items include socks, underwear, as well as all kinds of hygiene kits: shampoos, shower gels, shaving foams and much more.
Despite the fact that such gifts are often ridiculed, and some people even consider them indecent, often they are given by girls to their boys.
On the one hand, such a choice does not cause great difficulties, and does not hit the wallet, but on the other, it is practical and necessary.
For example, every man will be happy to receive as a gift a quality shaving kit: a machine, a shaving gel, and also lotions that are applied before and after the procedure. If the young man is the owner of a thick beard, then all kinds of oils, gels and mousses for beard care will be a great gift. Waxes for styling mustache and beard are also suitable for hair styling.
No less popular gifts are wardrobe items: as the smallest (socks, underwear), and larger (t-shirts, sweatshirts). If the beloved is a fan of business style, he will be delighted with the new branded bow tie or tie, as well as cufflinks.
A common gift is a men's fragrance. However, when choosing toilet water for your young man should be careful and attentive.
It is advisable to give preference to calmer flavors. You can also go in a simpler way and simply purchase a young man’s favorite perfume.
Gadgets and accessories are another common category of gifts. New high-quality headphones, gaming mouse, laptop bag or smartphone case will never be superfluous. Will car accessories or things related to the hobbies of a guy become relevant? (fitness bracelet for an athlete, fishing rod or drum sticks for a musician).
The group of classic and expected gifts also include watches and jewelry. If a man wears these accessories, they can be a pretty good gift option.
To make the "zest" standard things you can order personalized personalized engraving.
Romantic ideas
On February 23, a beloved man can give not only material things, but also romantic impressions.
For example, you can wake your loved one with a delicious breakfast in bed.. Depending on the personal preferences of the husband or young man, you can make a sweet breakfast (pancakes, cheese cakes, croissants) or choose the more traditional option - scrambled eggs or toast. In addition to breakfast, you can arrange a romantic dinner.
The main role during dinner should be played by an intimate setting: you can light candles, incense sticks, turn on unobtrusive music.
Also pay attention to table setting. As a dinner it is better to cook your favorite dishes of a young man.
If the relationship is pretty close, then a great end to this romantic evening would be a massage or erotic dance.
Another category of romantic gifts consists of all kinds of certificates. For example, you can give your beloved a certificate to a spa for two or arrange a little romantic trip for two to the city of dreams.
If a young couple has been in a relationship for quite a long time and has common children, then you can leave the kids on holiday with their parents, and the two should go on a romantic date. To give a special mood to the day, you can go to the place of the first meeting or the first date.
Original and unusual gifts
A creative gift for Defender of the Fatherland Day is a great way to surprise and please your beloved, as well as to avoid banal and already rather annoying presents.
An interesting and unusual option can be a self-made certificate. As part of this certificate, you can offer your husband a massage or the preparation of his favorite dish. For merry couples who love cool and original gifts, a certificate will be suitable that allows the husband to independently manage the console all evening or go fishing for a weekend with friends.
Surprisingly, men as well as women can give bouquets. But preferably not from flowers. Today, many boutique workshops offer so-called "men's sets", which include salted fish, smoked sausage, fruits and vegetables, as well as drinks. At will, such a gift can be as individualized as possible.
If it is necessary for the gift to be more spiritual, then it is better to create such a bouquet on your own - the young man will be doubly pleased.
A safe option would be photo printing. A general photo can be applied to a mug, T-shirt, pillow, puzzle or any other object.
If a girl has any talents, enjoys creativity and is quite a creative person, then she should use her abilities to create a gift - You can write a portrait or a song, tie a scarf with your own hands.
In order to diversify boring holiday feasts, you should create a real quest for your loved one. For example, in the morning on the bedside table, leave him a small letter with a hint where he should go next. At the next place - another note. As a result of his mini-journey, the young man should discover his gift.
Various greeting cards on radio and television also remain relevant.
You can order your boyfriend's favorite musical composition and write a soulful greeting. In addition, you can go further, for example, to record a whole video for a young man. It is also worth asking common friends to say a few words about their half, and then put these videos together in a video editor. The latest and warmest congratulation should be a video of his girlfriend.
The original gift idea for February 23 will also be various assorted sets. In any container (it can be, for example, a box or basket) collect small but pleasant trifles. These gifts can be edible products, such as coffee or a bottle of your favorite drink, wardrobe items, and any other items you desire.
With such a complex gift, the girl will definitely not lose: a young man will surely like at least a few things from the set.
How to make a guy a surprise?
Of course, the right choice of a gift is quite important, but the way it is presented is equally important.
First of all, you need to choose a beautiful package.. This may be a cardboard box or special paper. Today, many specialized services offer a beautiful and high-quality gift, but you can handle this task yourself. For this useful gift wrapping paper or foil, ribbons, beads, beads and other decorative items.
It is necessary to try to observe a uniform color palette.
In order to arrange a real surprise for a young man, a similar gift is recommended to be sent to him by mail (if the girl does not live with him) or to ask the courier to deliver a gift to his beloved to work.
If you like to celebrate the holidays noisily and in the company of friends, then you should try to arrange your favorite surprise party with balloons. And on the contrary, if a guy likes silence and solitude, then you can blindfold him and take him to the roof or to another cozy and secluded place and only upon arrival can you untie the eyes.
Useful tips
When choosing and planning a gift, it is important to take into account the character and desires of the young person. For example, if he does not like noisy parties, then it is better to stay at home alone that day.
In addition, try to remember the hints that the guy gave on the eve of the holiday - perhaps the young man has already looked after himself a gift or has long been dreaming about something.
It is also recommended to go shopping for a gift in advance. This should be done for two main reasons:
- during the holidays, the shops are filled with people, so taking care of buying a present in advance, you can thus protect yourself from unnecessary stress;
- Many products, especially classic gifts for men on February 23, are being bought pretty quickly.
If the candy-bouquet period of the relationship is already over, you have become a real family and have big material plans, for example, save up for an apartment or a car, then you should not spend a lot of money on congratulations on this holiday.
Thus, there are an unlimited number of ways and opportunities to congratulate your loved one on Defender of the Fatherland Day. In fact, the girl is limited only by fantasy: you can present both a standard gift and arrange a real romantic evening.
If you do not know what to give your loved one for February 23, then see the actual ideas for any budget in the video below.
