Five Christmas Gifts for the Manly Man

Don't Know What to Buy for the Men in Your Life? Check Out These Five Ideas

Men. Who can understand them? I'm a man myself and even I have a hard time understanding men. At times we can be noble, and at other times we can be numskulls. We might fix your car then forget your birthday. We're an exasperating bunch to be sure, but during the Christmas season, when we try to see the good in others, let's give men a break and get the ones in your life something nice. Here are five gifts that may just show the men in your life that you do understand them, just a little.

5: A manly movie. Thinking about getting him a nice romantic comedy? Maybe something with Julia Roberts or Hugh Grant? Think again. Many men (myself included) consider romantic comedies a legitimate form of cruel and unusual punishment. I would rather undergo a nice, slow root canal than have to watch one of these things. If you're going to get a man a movie, think action, special effects, and tough guys. If your man is 'old school', try something with Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone. If your dad is down with the latest flicks, give "The Dark Knight" (release date December 9th) or "Iron Man". DVDs can be found anywhere from Best Buy to Wal-Mart and usually cost around $20 to $25 dollars.

4: A manly beverage container like The Rock steel beverage bottle by Thermos. Guys like coffee, and they like it hot. It keeps us warm and awake whether we're at a construction site or driving a big rig. The Rock is 1 liter of rugged steel and double wall insulation. It will ensure that his coffee makes it hot to wherever he's going. It goes for around $20 to $25 dollars depending on where you buy it. Target and Walgreens both have it at a good price ($20.99 and $22.99, respectively).