What would be the perfect christmas gift?

Listen to what he says he likes and wants over the next few weeks and go from there. Otherwise, you could get him a collection of ACDC cd’s, but he might already have them. Does he have an iPod? If so, maybe an iTunes giftcard so he can get the music he wants and doesn’t already have. I know you’re looking for something more personal, but we don’t know him like you do.

Good luck!

I love it when I’m able to go pick out what I like and enjoy and it keeps me from getting what I might not like. If I don’t like it then I have to act like I do and then try and use it. But If I pick it out no problem.

I would give him some music.Maybe music that has influenced the band ACDC. :)

My own opinion on this, since you’ve only been with him for 2–3 months (and will only have been with him for 4–5 months by Christmastime) is: Don’t make it too ‘heavy’. That is, don’t weight this gift down with too much investment of time, money and (especially) symbolism on your end.

Oh, sure, get him something that he’d like, maybe something semi-luxurious that he wouldn’t get for himself, but don’t freight it with a lot of ‘meaning’. That puts too much strain on the beginning of a relationship with us “very goofy and light-hearted” guys. Trust me on this.

He’s 21? Get him a stripper! OK, kidding, kidding. If he likes AC/DC so much, I believe they have special, collector’s edition boxed sets, that he might not normally purchase for himself.

I agree with @CyanoticWasp that you should go lightly into the present thing with your new boyfriend. I think most females place way more importance on milestones and holidays than males do. You said it will only be 2–3 months when Xmas arrives. Even though you may love him with all your heart, most males will not consider your relationship on such an “extreme importance” level with only that short of a time of dating. Gifts are fine at an early stage, but try not to give him something that is too saturated with deep meaning or it could backfire on you. If he gets you something trivial (or worse yet, nothing at all) you will feel a little embarrased.

I would ask his parents what his favorite kind of baked good is, then make that and wrap it up all pretty with a little candy cane hanging on it and a funny card. Or if you want to splurge a little bit, get a gift certificate (or pre-pay) for a dinner together at HIS favorite restaurant, even if it’s not a romantic place, could be a sports bar. Most guys love food and receiving it is not so scary and commital as receiving a more romantic gift. Save those for later.

If he does end up getting you something super-romantic, then just gush and fawn over him and be happy!

I’d maybe get him some sort of memorabilia, like maybe guitar picks the band uses, or a picture book about the history of his favorite band. Someone who is deeply into a certain band appreciates anything, even if it is small, that is memorabilia having to do with that band. Like my dad, he loved the Beatles lunch boxes we found on ebay. Not expensive, not flashy, just really memorable.

If he doesn’t have it the ACDC Live collector set is pretty amazing. Hearing Brian Johnson singing some of the songs that Bon Scott originally did will send a chill up a real ACDC fanatic.

I personally think we have all bought into a major marketing paradigm of excess when it comes to gift giving. Since when do you have to have the “perfect” gift and since when does it need to be a total reflection of “knowing” the other person? Can’t a gift just be a token of esteem and affection to commemorate a period of time, a moment, or a holiday. I miss the days when men bought a good piece of jewelry to commemorate occasions and you built up a nice little collection across time. And men seem easy enough to buy for too…they engage in sports and hobbies or there is always tickets to some venue they have wanted to attend. This constant attempt to buy the “perfect” gift…the biggest, best, out do the last, or even compete with past attempts of other people or current people…well it’s crazy making.

The first step is to discuss and come to an agreement on a price range to spend on each other. That way, it doesn’t cause any discomfort in a new relationship.

The next step is to pick out something he will appreciate and not something you would like. It shows that you are in tune to his interests. Call upon the experts. One year, I went to a guitar store armed only with the type of instrument my nephew played in his band and asked a clerk what they recommended. I ended up with some type of bass accessory that my nephew adored. It cost a bit more than budgeted, but it was worth it.

Does he have a preference for whimsical or practical? Quantity vs. quality? If/when you talk to him about present exchanging, ask him about his favorite Christmas or birthday ever and why. It should provide valuable insight.

Personally, I think @ZAGWRITER is on the right track. Memorabilia can be both whimsical and practical at the same time. My BIL worships Catherine Deneuve, and a family member ordered a photo of her personally signed and put it in a frame. He is also a fan of Pulp Fiction, so I had a friend pick up a t-shirt from Santa Cruz with the Banana Slugs logo on it for me. (It’s the shirt that John Travolta wore after the clean-up of the guy he accidentally shot in the car.) $10.00 for a present. Value by the BIL? Priceless.

Wow… all great and wonderful ideas!!! And a lot of new points that I never really considered. Thank you!

Is there a book that covers the history of ACDC? I gave my husband one on Led Zeppelin and it was his favorite gift that year.

Otherwise, I have found that guys tend to like gifts that can be used. They generally don’t like a lot of sentimental stuff sitting around. Maybe tickets to a concert or football game?

Well, I’d like to think sometimes that I offer “perfect” advice, but that’s just too damn hard to live up to. So I hope it’s just “nice”, “suitable” and “handy” sometimes. Your boyfriend will appreciate those adjectives, too, in whatever you give him (if anything), because if you get him “the perfect gift” and he gets you a really great gag gift, or something else that’s “nice”, but nowhere near perfect, then your gift and his inability to reciprocate will make him feel like a schmuck. That’s why I hate getting “perfect” gifts, because I can never give them.

Tickets for you both to see a live concert of a band he likes.

Tickets for you both to see a local Basketball game.

Original AC/DC record albums.

A gift voucher to a music/video/memorbillia store like Amoeba, Rasputin or Zia.

Eff me. It couldn’t take two seconds to read the question and I go ahead and act up.

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A framed Hatch or Mad Pixel show poster.

every ACDC cd ever made. or a rugby ball signed by his favourite rugby star. or all your undivided attention and love.

Spend a good amount of time with that person. Learn about their personalitie, traits and
passions. If you mix in their favors, prized possesions things they always wanted and something about their personalities you will find the perfect gift. For example, someone
joyous and calm but sometimes a little hot tempered. Always wanted something bright to
look up to. I would make them a mini christmis tree with red lights. How is the person you want the gift for. Im sure I could help you think of something.

Perfect gift is depend on the persons choice. if you give a gift that person do not like that can not become a perfect gift for him/her. so first find out what her or she like. The gift which they like weill become a perfect Christmas gift.