Fool Proof Steps on How Not to Buy Your Dad Socks for Christmas

Shawn Wambari, Year 3

In every home there is a sock draw full of Christmas themed socks of times of old. Whether there is a comedic fat Santa stuck in a chimney or Rudolph the red nose… you get the picture. We have all seen them before and yet somehow we always get trapped into buying them year after year. How can we end this cyclical no longer funny, slightly concerning Christmas sock pattern? Well, firstly it would help not waiting till the 24th to start franticly rushing down the high street looking for a last minute gift. Yes! Surprisingly you can actually be organised and try sort it out a few weeks beforehand, it is possible! 

Secondly, think about the presents you have already given him, because we all know the feeling of having to fake a smile and say thank you for something we already have multiple duplicates for. Now you are probably thinking, I have no idea, there’s nothing else I can get. No need to fear now is the time to start being creative and think outside the box. Take a moment and think, what are some of the hobbies your dad does. Is he sporty? A big foodie? Maybe a collector, and not a hoarder as other people rightly say. Once you have searched your soul and identified that burning passion, think about the things they already have related to that. Maybe they play tennis but their racket is literally on its final strings, maybe he likes a bit of baking on the weekend with his special-not so special, barely edible vanilla cupcakes. Whatever it might be, delve into it and explore the options there. Hopefully by this point you have at least an inkling into what to get. Now the magic starts, luckily for you amazon prime will save you a lot of hassle, time and to be honest having to leave your bed. However, in the spirit of Christmas and goodwill as you may have heard, it would be a good change to head down to your local high-street and explore the shops there. You might find a hidden gem or something that despite a 2.34 million hits on google, you wouldn’t have found anywhere else. Furthermore, by buying from a local shop you will also make a local shop owners Christmas and help them during this cost of living crisis, doesn’t that just warm your soul. So now picture the scene, Christmas morning, everyone around the fire, smiles and laughter and you anxiously wait as your dad opens his present to find… socks.