Once a year, family members all over the world come together to honour their fathers and celebrate fatherhood. While this annual event takes place at different times during the year for different countries – for those in the United States, Father’s Day is celebrated in June; whereas in Italy, it is celebrated in March and in Australia, it is celebrated in September – the general idea behind Father’s Day is universal and typically involves gift-giving, special dinners to fathers, and family-oriented activities. Regardless of where or when Father's Day is celebrated, many often question what to get for the important male figure in their life.
In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. To provide some inspiration for this upcoming holiday, the following is a look at some of the most popular Father's Day gifts in Australia.
As one may suspect, the art of gift giving varies between men and women, and their choices often reflect their father's tastes or a special bond they have with their dad. According to various online surveys, several of the most popular gifts to give dads on their special day include alcohol, sporting equipment, books, DVDs and other electronic gadgets.
Men tend to give alcohol and sporting equipment to their fathers – and if you're short on ideas, this is a great place to start. Consider whether there are any beers, wines or spirits that your dad particularly enjoys or take him to a local brewery, winery or distillery. Still lost for ideas? Speak to an expert and let them recommend something new for him to try.
Both men and women are keen to get their fathers sporting equipment. Take for instance, a new golf club for his current collection of woods and irons, or a tennis racquet if he’s into that particular sport. Or an even better idea might be to get him equipment for a sport that requires two or more people to participate, and engage in the sport with him. If he prefers to be the spectator and not the participant, purchase tickets to his favourite sporting event and offer to accompany him to the game.
If your dad is an avid reader or movie watcher, a great present might be as simple as a new book or a copy of his favourite blockbuster film. Don’t forget to inquire about who his favourite actors, writers and directors are. Alternatively, choose one of your favourite books or movies and use your gift as a way to share something you enjoy with your father.
No matter what you choose to give, remember to take a moment to celebrate your relationship with your dad and tell him how much you care. When you're stuck for inspiration, look for ideas from others, and if surveys are any indication, then some of the most popular Father's Day gifts are also the simplest.
Clint Starr writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
