If this is the first time you’re hearing about International
Men’s Day, then you’re not alone. While International Women’s Day gets a lot of
press and publicity, there is hardly a whisper and a nod to the male equivalent
of the day. Now if you’re wondering why men need a special day seeing that they
don’t need to fight for their rights as women do, well that’s not what this day
is about!
International Men’s Day was created as a day to focus on men’s
and boy’s health as well as to improve gender relations. In this world of
changing gender roles, this day actually achieves more significance as the years
go by. When women’s roles are being put in the spotlight (and rightly so),
sometimes we tend to forget that the men do work hard for their families too! This day attempts to focus on a man’s
contribution to his family too, which goes a long way in fostering good gender
relations, especially among boys.
So this Men’s Day, make it special for your Dad, brother,
husband and son, and let them know that you acknowledge their efforts! Here are a few ways you can make this day
special for them.
6 Ways to make the
men in your life special this International Men’s Day
1. Adventure Date
Plan a special adventure sports date for your husband,
brothers and sons (if they are old enough) and your father and father-in-law
(if they are active enough). They probably have fun in their own circles, but
not with each other, so this will be a perfect opportunity to have some fun!
2. Laze-around Day
Let your husband have a day to himself. Okay, you probably
think that he does have days to himself, but let this one not include any
nagging about dirty coffee cups or wet towels! A no-nagging day will be
super-appreciated by anyone, and you might just find that you enjoy it too!
3. Grocery Trip
Take a family trip to the supermarket, but let your husband
and son take the lead. Let them check out the pantry and fridge, make a menu,
list out groceries and get them. Let them do it the way they like and you can
sit back and have fun clicking pictures! This is also a great way to get them
more involved in the behind-the-scenes process.
4. Gifting Options
Get them gifts!! Women often tend to get men more ‘utilitarian’
gifts, but this time go for something whacky, but something that they’ll love –
like a bobblehead of their favorite TV show character or a gun that makes fart
noises!! Let all the women go shopping for this together – it’s a win-win situation
for everyone!
5. Grooming Special
This month is also called ‘Movember’, a month-long event
that promotes growing moustaches to focus on men’s health. Whether the men in
your life have moustaches or not they can still enjoy a good grooming session!
Book one at a luxe men’s salon and let them enjoy some well-deserved pampering.
6. Health Checkup
The best gift you can give anyone is of course, the gift of
good health. Since the intention of this day is also to focus on men’s health
issues (which many men ignore), gift your loved ones a full checkup at a
reputed hospital. Make sure it’s tailored to their age, so that they’re up to
date with all the requisite tests.
So there’s actually a lot you can do, from a simple
supermarket visit to an elaborate adventure date. Pick one that’ll work for you
and your family and don’t forget to tell everyone how much you love them!
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