Guncles Day comes just once a year, but any day is a good day to surprise your guncle with a thoughtful gift. For those who aren’t familiar with this relatively new holiday, Gay Uncle’s Day was established in 2016 and is celebrated on the second Sunday of August. It’s a wonderful occasion to honor the special bond between guncles and their nieces and nephews. Many guncles take to social media on the day to share photographs of themselves with the special children in their lives.
But who needs a holiday to celebrate the joy of a great relationship with your guncle? Just like any other bond between family members, that between guncle and niece or nephew is one of open appreciation, love, support, and acceptance. As more and more people learn the value of that, celebrating guncles in grand fashion — just like we do Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and the like — is sure to become the norm. Here’s how you can lead the way by surprising your own guncle with a few meaningful and super-sweet gift ideas.
- Customized Mug – Let your favorite guncle know exactly why he tops your list! This adorable mug does more than simply announce to the world that he’s a proud guncle. Choose from a variety of fun colors, and customize it to give it a personalized touch. It’s sure to bring a smile to his face every time he takes a sip of his morning joe or tea.
- Cozy Blanket – With cold weather creeping up on us quickly, it’s as great a time as any to warm up his life with a soft and cozy blanket. This one isn’t just any average topper, though. Made with plush-to-the-touch fleece, it’s designed with all-day comfort and softness in mind. The rainbow hues alone will brighten his day, and you can personalize it in a variety of ways to give it a thoughtful finishing touch.
- Playful Apron – Is he a master in the kitchen? If he spends most of his weekends cooking up delicious meals for his nearest and dearest, then a customized apron always makes a great surprise. You’ll indulge his inner chef and celebrate the important role he plays in your life at the same time. This fun style features a rainbow flag and is available in several hues. Personalize it with his name or a sweet message for your guncle — he’ll have you in mind the next time he whips up a batch of his world-famous brownies.
- Funny Tee – There’s no better way to let the world know exactly who he is and what makes him so special! This cute tee is sure to make him smile every time he slips it on. “Keep Calm. I’m the Gay Uncle Everybody Talks About,” it reads, and it’s sure to elicit a few laughs when he’s at the next family reunion or when he celebrates Guncles Day with you next year! With the holidays on the horizon, this holiday-themed version is also a great choice.
- Pride Tote – Who among us has not needed an empty tote bag when everything else is filled to the brim with random junk? Your guncle is no different, and he’s going to love you forever when you add a little color to this already radiant world. This eye-catching tote is emblazoned with rainbow sunnies and reads “World’s Okayest Guncle.” Naturally, he’s way more than just okay, but he’s more than content to be No. 1 in your life.
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