Personalised Christmas Gift for Dad

A Christmas present for Dad can start with something he already talks about: a walk he keeps returning to, a family joke, or the year he was born. These prints let you put that detail on the page without having to write a long message.

For the dad who walks, runs or cycles

The personalised route print draws a route from a GPX file. It can be a race he trained for, a favourite ride or a walk with a story attached. You can add a title, the place and date, and a line of your own. The route can appear alone or over a map, with a profile of the climb.

Before you start, find the file from his watch or ask someone who did the route with him. Check that it is the route you mean to use; a familiar place name on its own will not provide the track. If getting the file would spoil the surprise, a family member may be able to help.

Make a family joke into a definition

The Definition style of the family words print puts a word such as Dad at the top, followed by your own meanings. Think of the small things he does: the phrase he repeats, the meal he always makes, or his habit of checking the route before a journey. A short line that sounds like your family will say more than a formal description.

For a new dad, you could describe the first months in his new role. A child who is too young to write can still be included through a nickname or a family phrase. For a father-in-law, use the name he likes to be called and a detail you have shared, rather than guessing at a family story.

A crest or a year to talk about

The coat of arms print combines four illustrations with a name and motto. Choose pictures that make sense to him, from a hobby to a much-loved pet. You can use the artwork library or upload your own pictures. This is a new decorative design, not a researched or inherited family crest.

The newspaper print takes a chosen year and makes a new front page from its archive. His birth year is one option; a year connected to the family is another. It is a keepsake made now, not an original paper from the day. Check the year and the country before you begin, then choose the interests you want represented.

Choosing a finish

The route and newspaper designs are available as posters or framed prints. The family words and coat of arms designs also list a mug option. Think about where Dad would put the gift and check the product options before deciding. If you are sending a present across a distance, our long-distance gift ideas may help you choose a memory to share.

Can I include a dad joke?

Yes. A definition or a motto gives you room to use one of his own lines. Read it aloud before ordering, and check names and spelling in the preview.