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What the heck do you buy for DH for Christmas?

(56 Posts)
harrigran Sat 07-Nov-15 11:30:35

We solved the problem 5 years ago by agreeing to not buy gifts. We have everything we could possibly want. Half of my family have birthdays at Christmas which makes it difficult enough. DH's birthday, 5 days before Christmas, DC give him edible gifts and I give him a couple of books.

jinglbellsfrocks Sat 07-Nov-15 11:29:41

I just buy him whatever I think he needs in the clothing line. He's inclined to switch off when present opening time comes round anyway. hmm

I did, one year, get him a fake nose picking gargoyle for the door of his hobby shed. To act as a permanent hand slap.

Alea Sat 07-Nov-15 11:28:56

Over the last 6 years or so we have chosen to buy each other tickets for the BSO New Years Day Gala concert, plus a couple of night in a hotel, dinners etc.
As we have DD's wedding just before Christmas and then are away with the whole (extended) family over Christmas, I think that will be to much for him this year so we will stay at home.
Might have to be a cardi/book/slippers, I fear! (Curbing my enthusiasm)
Box sets are good though.

Luckygirl Sat 07-Nov-15 11:28:03

I have bought OH a fleece-lined shirt from Cotton Traders - he feels the cold.

KatyK Sat 07-Nov-15 11:22:57

I have the same problem every year. I just ask him usually. This year he wanted a cardigan. Now I realise that sounds rather old-man-ish but I have got him a nice one which doesn't look like a granddad's one, although he is a granddad! My DD is always stuck as to what to buy him but has come up with some lovely things in the past. Last year she bought a wicker basket on ebay and filled it with foody things that he likes such as posh olive oils, jars of olives, spicy sauces, chocolate, nice crackers and some of his favourite cheeses. He loved it. smile

rosesarered Sat 07-Nov-15 10:53:11

It may be a bit on the early side as yet, but I have a problem every year with this, and hope to copy somebody else with ideas for presents.No matter how whacky or prosaic, put a few ideas on here?smile