The dad figures in our lives are always those special men that have guided us when we needed it the most. They have stood on the sidelines, cheering us on as we raced towards the finish line. They have gone to extraordinary lengths to make sure that we get a proper education and an opportunity to be successful in life. Come Christmas when the entire family gathers around the glittering tree, it is time to show your old man how much you care about him.

There are a hundreds, even thousands of gifts out there that you can gift to your dad. But there are only certain special gifts that will really make him happy. When choosing gifts for your dad, you have to think of what he likes. You have to keep in mind what he needs and wants. This can be easy if he has been talking about how his golf accessories are just not cutting it anymore. However, it may not always be that easy. So you really have to think back and think about his hobbies, his likes and dislikes.

Is he a corporate man who has to travel around a lot? Does he love the feel of new leather as much as the next man? Then why not gift him a leather-bound organizer. Not only does it look great in the hands of a man in power, it will also help him note down his schedule and plan his itinerary. If he is the tech-savvy type, you can gift him a leather pouch for his favorite gadget. You can get one for his iPod and another for his iPhone. Choosing from the great variety available at the online gift stores may not be easy but if you think about what your dad likes, it should be much easier.

There are also leather travel bags and briefcases if you want to give something really nice and substantial. These gifts will help him when he is traveling around and meeting clients. You can easily customize all of these gifts with ornately engraved initials. That will make the gift even more special because it will then be personalized for him.

If your old man loves his wine, there are fantastic glasses and crystal wine sets that you can gift him. There are fine crystal goblets and wine tote sets that will look great at any fine dining occasion. Make them even more special by having his name or initials engraved on the glass. You can also choose from great bar sets and beer mugs. There are also fancy crystal ashtrays that you can get as an add-on to your hamper. For those who like to carry their drink around, there are sophisticated hip flasks available. You can choose from leather bound ones or bare steel ones.

Whatever you choose, you know your dad will love it simply because it is gift from his own child. However, if you gift him something that he can really use he will be even happier because it shows how much you care about him.