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• Finding Christmas gift ideas for Dad requires strategy. Unlike an impromptu toast at a party, you don't want to "wing it" with a Christmas gift for Dad that's just ho-hum. After all, he's the man who raised you. For Christmas gift ideas for Dad, think about what he most enjoys doing. Or give Dad a reminder that he's loved beyond measure.

Find gifts for the dad who's ready for any adventure Find gifts for the dad who's ready for any adventure

• Give him survival gear for his next camping trip. Or think experience Christmas gift ideas for Dad - like a helicopter tour from all of you.

Celebrate your dad's zest for cooking Celebrate your dad's zest for cooking

• Your dad wears the apron in the family (and a new one could make a great gift!). Give him tools for the kitchen or gear for the grill so he can flex his cooking chops.

Take him out to the ballgame Take him out to the ballgame

• There are many winning Christmas gift ideas for the sporty dad - ties, paperweights, wall art, mugs, you name it.

Think practical for the dad who travels light Think practical for the dad who travels light

• Travel accessories are just right for the frequent flyer or any dad with a long commute. Scoop up a fresh dopp kit or a set of noise-cancelling headphones (to tune out other people's kids.)

Give a classic gift he could really use Give a classic gift he could really use

• There's a reason cozy slippers top the list for Christmas gift ideas for Dad - classic gifts are a safe bet.

Make him laugh out loud Make him laugh out loud

• He's always been joking around with you since you were little. Look for Christmas gift ideas for Dad on the lighthearted side - like a tee shirt that pokes fun at his diehard love of meat.

Give him some love Give him some love

•  Frame a favorite snap of you two together to remind him family is forever. It's all he really wants, anyway.