What to present the man on his 60th birthday: interesting gift ideas depending on his interests and hobbies

It may seem to some that the 60th anniversary may rather bring more sadness and melancholy than joyful feelings. However, in fact, most men at this age have already achieved their main goals and therefore simply live their lives, spending their time as they like.

Because of this, special care must be taken when selecting gifts for men celebrating their 6th anniversary in life.

What to give depending on the interests and hobbies of a man?

Naturally, when preparing a surprise, it is paramount to start from the interests and hobbies of this man:

• If the man is an avid fisherman, a great gift for him can be any equipment for fishing, from a quality spinning rod and ending with a lamp for repelling mosquitoes. He will be especially pleased if you, organizing with other guests, buy something expensive for fishing, like a motorboat.
• A real sportsman, who does not change his hobbies and at such a mature age, it will be extremely relevant to present a sports kit or sports clothes as a gift. But here it is important to understand that at this age he is unlikely to engage in active sports, so things like soccer cleats, hockey sticks or rugby helmet will be inappropriate to give. Quite acceptable can be a set for Nordic walking, home trainer, dumbbells and more.
• A businessman or just an active man who continues to achieve career success at this age, you can give an elegant organizer, a safe watch or just a beautifully designed notebook or album.
• If the birthday man prefers to spend time outdoors or in the garden, a great gift will be a lawnmower, an automatic watering system, a quality axe or shovel.
• An avid driver may want to present a rear view camera, a figure on the hood, a steering wheel cover, a secure car parking system with sensors on the bumper and hood, a rear view camera, video recorder and other attributes for interior arrangement of the car.
• A creative person can be presented with tools for creating art - an easel, a palette, a set of acrylic paints, or tickets to an exhibition, theater, opera or concert hall. Also interesting for him could be kits to create models or other products from these components.
• The best gift for the devoted family man will be an expanded and beautifully decorated genealogical tree, looking at which the birthday child can enjoy the results of his own family life and his relatives. Also a symbolic gift for the man at home will be a small rocking chair in a set with a warm plaid.

What is the best way to congratulate a colleague/husband?

Obviously, your gift should symbolize your personal relationship with the birthday boy. And therefore, it is important to take into account who he is to you in order to choose the right option:

• If the birthday boy is your colleague, an excellent gift can be a set of exclusive and branded clothing or accessories such as a purse, wallet or key chains. At the same time, the most proven and probably the most versatile gift for both a colleague and an ordinary acquaintance can be a bottle of elite alcohol - whiskey, brandy, cognac, mulled wine or some other liquor. In the end, do not forget about such not the most elaborate option as a landscape or still life painting on the wall. If your colleague has always been close to you, it is important to make a special gift that will symbolize your long-standing cooperation and friendship.
• If the birthday boy is your favorite person, then the responsibility for the gift lies on you doubly. But at the same time, in front of you opens up a wide range of choices for a surprise. The best options for congratulating your beloved husband on his anniversary can be considered jewelry, especially such as a chain or a ring. If a man keeps up with the laws of fashion, you can give earrings. A symbolic gift can be the same genealogical tree, where there will be a number of your photos. At 60, a man still wants to look stylish and well-groomed, so knowing his tastes, you can please him with a new stylish suit.

What factors to consider when presenting a gift?

Also, in addition to the selection of the gift itself, be sure to take into account other factors, such as the uniqueness of your gift (whether someone else will present the same thing), the presentation of this gift, how unexpected your surprise may be for the birthday boy and so on.

In our subjective opinion, the implementation of the following recommendations will help you best congratulate the birthday boy:

• Take into account the lifestyle of the birthday boy. If he is a follower of sports and healthy lifestyles, then, accordingly, to give as a gift some sports equipment, which he can easily use, will be a great option
• Do not give gifts for a tick. At this age, most men proceed from the practicality and usefulness of a particular item, so try to make sure that your gift was for him really useful
• Think through your congratulatory speech beforehand. If you are not very well versed in the language, it will be especially useful, because it will be better if in your congratulation you will speak clearly and confident.
• Do not forget about the hobbies of the birthday person and how he likes to relax. He probably already has basic items for work or daily life, but additional equipment for his hobbies will certainly cause him feelings of joy and gratitude
• Discuss your man's interests and hobbies with his family or friends. They will definitely point you to what he would especially like to get or what he really lacks.
• Think about choosing a gift a week before the event. After all, in the last few days you may be busy and will not be able to properly weigh and consider the gift from all angles and taking into account all of the above factors.

What is not recommended to congratulate a man on his 60th birthday?

In addition, some people may make some mistakes when choosing gifts for his birthday. Therefore, I would like to give some advice related to what is not recommended to give a man on his 60th birthday:

• Money gift. Money is a great gift for high school or college students who always want to buy themselves something new without asking their parents for it. But after the age of 30, men support themselves and therefore do not need gifts of money. At this age, for them is much more important memories, or, as stated earlier, the practicality of the gift.
• A set of serviettes. Such a gift will probably be the best option for women at 60, but not for men. Although, there may be exceptions, if suddenly the man collects dishes and sets.
• Perfumes, accessories or clothing. These items are better to give them to people close to him, who know his preferences. The exceptions may be a wristwatch.
• Pets. Unfortunately, most people in this age can not afford to look after pets, but they are well aware of the responsibility.
• Personal hygiene products. This is simply not the best gift for the anniversary, and here you also need to know the person himself well.
• Specific items that will not be useful to the birthday boy. For example, if it is things that are necessary for fishing, although the birthday boy prefers soccer or something not related to fishing in any way.

How to surprise the birthday man with your gift?

Everyone is pleased to receive on his birthday any unexpected gifts.

Men, especially at this age, appreciate the originality of the gift as much as its practicality or symbolism.

Therefore, a great way to bring positive emotions to the jubilee - is to give him a rather extraordinary gift. Among such, we can highlight:

• A handmade or custom-made portrait of the birthday boy with pleasant quotes from colleagues and acquaintances about him on the sides of the portrait frame
• Any exclusive item - an engraved gun or cigar humidor
• Any everyday item that will incorporate a minibar - such a gift is sure to please any man in his 60s
• A stylish and modernly designed globe or other item that will certainly help improve the interior of the working room of the birthday boy

Don't forget that turning 60 is one of the most important points in any man's life.

At this point, he rethinks many processes in his own life and slowly transitions from a man who wants to achieve career success to a completely domestic and family man. And when congratulating him on such an anniversary, the most important thing is to please the birthday man with a pleasant or useful gift!

Photos of gifts for men at the age of 60