by Barb Hopkins

Created on: November 05, 2009   Last Updated: December 07, 2009

Great gift items for Dads are many and include ideas for fathers of all backgrounds, personalities and unique gifts that will fit their interests. Dad gives so much of himself during the year to the family, Christmas is the perfect time to give him a gift that he will love but would otherwise not purchase for himself.

When Christmas shopping for a dad, consider all aspects of his interests and try to remember comments he might have made about specific items. Details can be very helpful shopping aids for choosing the perfect gift for Dad. However, if the details are fuzzy or Dad is one of those quiet types, consider the following great gift ideas.

* Sports

If Dad is a sports enthusiast, your options are numerous. Sports apparel from his favorite team is always a good choice as are fun items with the team logo like key chains, bottle openers and mouse pads for his computer. A larger gift might include tickets to a game, or even season passes, plus a DVD with team highlights or the newest team jersey. If he does not already subscribe, consider ordering him a Sports Package from his satellite TV provider.

* Car stuff

There are different types of car-guys. There is the racing and NASCAR fan and then there is the garage-guy that can rebuild anything with a motor. To select a great gift for racing and NASCAR fans visit the online NASCAR store for hundreds of ideas in a wide range of prices. Gifts for your shade tree mechanic can range from a good pair of mechanic's gloves to a case of shop towels, a great gift from the kids. Other ideas include several good car movies including "Bullitt" with Steve McQueen, "Gone in Sixty Seconds" with Nicolas Cage and either the original or remake of "The Italian Job." Don't forget about detailing kits or framed artwork featuring Dad's favorite car.

* Gadgets and electronics

If Dad plays with every gadget on display in each store you visit during the year, he might enjoy a gadget or two to open on Christmas morning. The gadget gift ideas can span a variety of items and prices. The newest GPS system from Garmin or Magellan might please many different dads, and mom might like it too. Several iPod choices make for a great gift for Dad when he heads off to the gym after work or when he is working around the yard on the weekend. The Weber audible meat thermometer is a great gadget gift for under $50. It gives both a visible and audible indication when the meat is done and does it in five different languages.

A new video camcorder might

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