There are some holidays on our calendars that we treat with particular reverence. Birthdays of loved ones, memorable family events, but there are also dates when you feel like you are part of something special and are sincerely glad that there is still someone to congratulate. Victory Day is the very occasion when attention is really more important than gifts, although the latter should not be forgotten either.
We offer a scenario for celebrating Victory Day in kindergartens and primary schools
On old pages
Today, publishing houses and printing houses, as well as individual printmakers, offer a lot of interesting ideas for congratulations. One of these could be a new-old issue of the Soviet newspaper Pravda, where the main material will be placed next to articles and notes about real events and heroes of that time. And it will be dedicated, of course, to describing the life and military stories of your veterans.
This is such a great opportunity to write your favorite name into the history of the country, even if only in one issue. Although if you are not lazy and order several, then your grandparents will even be able to share interesting “historical” rarities with their friends.
An original gift for Victory Day
- Military uniform, stylized to resemble a veteran's time of service . A surprise that will bring back the memory of the hero during that difficult time.
- New military uniform for the branch of the military where the veteran served . Modern uniform designs are very different from those worn during the war. Therefore, you will definitely like this surprise.
- Souvenir shoulder straps . Today, you can order any epaulettes in gift wrapping, which can be placed in the most visible place as decoration.
- Souvenir checker or saber . Such a gift will appeal to those who served in the cavalry troops or commanded a gun.
- Souvenir small arms from the war . A universal gift for all veterans that will decorate the room.
- New flask from the war . Such a surprise will refresh your memories; before delivery, you can fill it with water or alcohol.
- Soldier's belt or commander's belt . Another surprise that will bring back memories of the terrible days of the war.
- Headdress of the troops in which the veteran served . The soldier's headdress can be worn without a uniform, so the veteran can always wear it.
- A trip to places of former glory . Visiting places where battles took place is a good gift, since not everyone can afford it.
- Tickets to a sanatorium or holiday home . Older people often get sick, so such a surprise will be appreciated.
- Large gift basket made of natural materials . After the basket is empty, it can be used for its intended purpose.
- Newspaper "Pravda" or "Izvestia" in a frame . Order a replica of a newspaper with a photograph of a front-line soldier from the studio and place it in a frame. The result will be a beautiful surprise that will hang in the room.
- Table lamp made from a shell casing . Such lamps were used at the front, filled with kerosene. Today, such souvenirs are made with light bulbs.
- Large front-line photo album . Such things are sold in any souvenir shop before the holiday.
- Book about the war in gift binding . Retired people have a lot of free time, so they have time to read a good book.
- Slippers . Give home slippers in the shape of a tank or an airplane. Another option is new boots with congratulations.
- Cognac, wine in a beautiful bottle . Today, you can find interesting bottle options in the form of a flask or an old bottle.
“Moscow writes and shows”
But if you don’t like the idea of publishing something a little fake, then you can congratulate the veteran on the pages of his favorite publication. Even if some do not envisage this, in most cases they will not give up the idea of posting a short essay or story about a war hero. And older people will be especially impressed by the news that they appeared on the pages of a reputable publication or were mentioned in a popular television and radio program. The latter might also be a good idea. The main thing is not to miss the issue.
And if you still decide to go with the printed version, don’t forget to buy a couple of newspapers or magazines in reserve. Grandparents will definitely want to share this kind of “news.”
Pleasant trifles
If you are not planning an expensive gift, then you can please your grandfather with a small present, which should be useful and pleasant. Souvenirs should not be given as gifts - they are of no use, but dust from them must be removed frequently, which is difficult for an elderly person. You should choose a gift carefully and take into account individual needs. In any case, you should not give alcohol (unless you are planning to present an “army” souvenir flask that needs to be filled), exotic fruits, spicy delicacies and cutting-edge gadgets - all this is difficult for an older person to understand and is unlikely to be appreciated.
Sweets and tea
Everyone loves to drink tea with something sweet; with age, the love for evening tea only intensifies. Therefore, a basket with a selection of goodies will be an excellent gift for grandfather. The main thing is to adhere to the rule - nothing perishable!
- a set of products (sweets, chocolate, waffles, waffle cake, mini biscuits) of one brand in beautiful packaging. On the Internet or in large cities you can find stores that sell products from famous factories “Alenka”, “Red October”, “Babaevsky” - these sweets are familiar to everyone for their quality and taste, and the assortment is pleasing, so assembling a set will not be difficult;
- Grandfather’s favorite sweets (sweets, waffles, cookies);
- several varieties of loose leaf tea in interesting packaging;
- a large basket containing: a teapot, loose tea in beautiful bags, several types of sweets;
- several types of coffee beans (of course, if grandfather does not suffer from heart problems or blood pressure);
- honey of several types in small jars;
- unusual jam (for example, from pine cones).
Bath accessories
Bath accessories do not mean a broom and a bath cap. We are talking about hygiene and personal care items: often older people do not pay attention to modern products, but use the old fashioned way - laundry soap. It, of course, washes away even the most caustic dirt, but it also spoils the skin, and with age it already becomes thinner and becomes sensitive.
- shaving kit;
- natural pour/bar soap with oils;
- aromatic extracts for the bath with different effects, which contain oils (lavender - for relaxation, cedar/eucalyptus - for the first symptoms of a cold, lemon - for a boost of energy);
- collections of medicinal herbs for the bath.
Certificates
Giving money, and even to grandfather, is bad manners. But sometimes it happens that a gift is intended, but it is too individual to choose it without the presence of the person for whom it is intended. Then certificates for goods and services will come to the rescue - this way, beloved grandchildren can pay for the purchase and not offend a loved one with a monetary gift.
- certificate for optics (for selection of glasses, individual order or replacement of frames);
- tailoring of a suit/shoes from a master;
- a trip to a place of military glory (but definitely not far);
- museum subscription;
- ticket to the theater or cinema for a historical/military screening.
- invitation to a parade of equipment/retro cars.
Gifts that touch the heart
Memories of the war are not erased from the memory of generations, but the cinema and music industry are creating more and more new works that perpetuate the feat of the Russian people. A “documentary” reminder of wartime in an artistic frame will be a wonderful and very memorable gift.
- collection of films about the war;
- a collection of poems/stories about the difficult times of the Great War;
- footage of the victorious chronicle;
- a musical selection of military and patriotic compositions;
- an antique-style album with photographs from my grandfather’s youth.
Patriotic enthusiasm, unfortunately, overtakes half of the country's population only on the eve of Victory Day. It is on this day that we honor veterans and give them gifts; Of course, this is wrong - grandparents need attention and love every day, but on May 9 you should treat them with special trepidation and present them with a small but pleasant gift, chosen with the most sincere feelings.
For more gift ideas for grandpa on his birthday and February 23rd, take a look!
Photo memories
This idea, it would seem, lies on the surface. What could be better in old age than bright and joyful memories of youth, friendship at the front, first friends and first love? Today, manufacturers offer a huge variety of photo frames with the ability to create entire collages from your favorite photographs.
You, too, can give your grandparents your own photo story by restoring and retouching old and beloved photographs. They will definitely take pride of place in the collection of family heirlooms.
Souvenir gifts
- Crystal Doves . Doves are a symbol of peace and prosperity, so they have always been considered a good gift.
- Headdress of the troops in which the front-line soldier served . This gift can be worn on a holiday or left as a souvenir.
- Souvenir first edition of the newspaper “Pravda” or “Izvestia” in a frame . The first issue of the newspaper announcing the surrender of Germany is not only a good surprise, but also a good memory.
- Front letter layout . The triangular letter is one of the symbols of war, so it will be a good surprise.
- Exact copies of military equipment . An interesting gift that will take you back to the distant days of fighting.
- Replicas of small arms . Machine guns and pistols from the war are a good reminder of the great battles for all generations.
- Souvenir checker or saber . Such a gift will appeal to veterans who served in the rank of officer or cavalry platoon.
- Soldier figurines . Today, you can find figurines made from different materials and different branches of the military. If each person donates one figurine, a platoon will form.
- Horse figurine made of glass or porcelain . A horse is a symbol of loyalty, strength and hard work, so it has always been considered a good gift.
- Commander or pocket watch . Expensive but a nice surprise that will show your love and respect.
- Ceremonial military uniform from the war . Give the uniform of the troops in which the front-line soldier served. It will make a very good gift.
- Porcelain tea set with military themes . Now drinking tea will become much more pleasant, as the memory will take you back to the glorious past.
- Souvenir shoulder straps . Select shoulder straps of the rank in which the veteran finished the war. Place them in a frame with lighting and feel free to give them as gifts.
- Souvenir medal or order “From Grateful Descendants” . Such a gift will complement the veteran’s number of medals and orders.
- Illuminated Eternal Flame figurine . A beautiful surprise that glows in the dark.
- Crystal Angels . Show the frontline workers that you care about their condition. May heaven forever protect those who have walked a difficult path for our well-being.
“Childhood, youth, my universities”
Continuing the theme of photographs, another interesting idea may arise - to print your own photo books for veterans, collecting interesting retro photographs and other memorable materials of past years - old notes, letters, stories, songs. Anything that holds a special place in their memories of the past.
However, you can not limit yourself to the past by adding more modern photos and memories - about children, grandchildren, labor exploits and joys of recent years. To once again remind grandparents that their lives are still filled with people, dates, events, of which there will be many more to come.
A good book about good things
An ordinary book in a gift leather binding, perhaps with engravings or an autograph of a favorite author, will definitely appeal to veterans. After all, our grandparents still prefer time-tested paper sources of information.
And for Victory Day, many authors and publishing houses present special issues - collections of war stories and histories, books about the heroes of World War II and life in the post-war years.
However, the book can be dedicated to events not only of war, but also of peacetime - the main thing is that it is really interesting for the generation of veterans to read it.
Choosing a gift for May 9
The first question that comes to mind when choosing a gift for Victory Day on May 9 is what direction to choose the gift?
To do this, you need to determine several important points for yourself:
- the gift should be not only beautiful, but also useful;- — bring joy to the recipient, and not gather dust on a shelf;
- - maintain health.
If we talk about gifts for veterans, then you should not give things directly related to the Second World War. Or give them carefully, do not disturb the memory of the elderly with the terrible events of war days. Of course, we shouldn’t forget about this, but we can honor the memory of our grandfathers in a more democratic way.
REFERENCE! The traditional gift for Victory Day is a bouquet of flowers, a cake and a card. This will be quite enough.
Below we have compiled a list of the best gifts for veterans on May 9:
ATTENTION! A small copy of a model of military equipment is suitable as a gift. You can ask your grandfather or grandmother in advance what they drove or flew in, and give just such a car as a gift.
Such a thing will undoubtedly dissolve the veteran, but will also please him at the same time. Some stores offer realistic models of military equipment or kits for creating your own vehicles. Which option you choose is up to you.
The publication
But if your grandparents are still far from modern technical innovations and are unlikely to get carried away by watching movies from a disc or via USB, then you shouldn’t deprive them of a pleasant evening watching them. You can give them tickets to the theater for a good classical or modern production, to a concert of your favorite performers, or to the cinema, where military films are always shown on May 9th.
Don’t be lazy and take them to their destination – it’s not good for veterans to use public transport on such a day.
Useful gifts
Elderly people always want to be surrounded with care and love. So, a WWII veteran simply needs to make his living conditions as easy and bright as possible.
Household appliances will be very useful, because they always make life more comfortable:
- Freezer;
- TV;
- Mobile phone with panic button;
- Humidifier;
- Electric kettle;
- Bread maker.
As veterans age, taking care of their health comes first. Therefore, gifts can also be assistants in supporting the most valuable:
- Glucometer;
- Electronic tonometer;
- Tablet box;
- Massager;
- Walkers.
You can present things that create comfort and relief:
- Light down jacket;
- Thermal gloves;
- Raincoat;
- Wool belt;
- Orthopedic insoles;
- Trolley bag.
Strategic reserves
No matter how banal the idea of giving veterans something grocery may seem, it can really turn out to be successful. After all, in addition to other front-line memories, they forever retained in their memory the moments when there was not enough food, and they didn’t even have to dream about sweets. Therefore, even now, many of them, by inertia, try to save money and do not allow themselves anything “extra”.
Pamper the elderly on this day - buy sweets, fruits, fish, caviar - everything that they usually pass by in the store. Pack it beautifully in a basket or an interesting box with the inscription “Strategic Reserve” - and give it away!
Holiday Gifts
You can choose a gift for your grandfather on May 9 based on how he likes to spend his holidays. For example, you can safely give a grandfather who loves fishing something for fishing. In this case, a new fishing rod may be the ideal choice. You can also present an elderly fisherman with things that may be useful to him while fishing. Attention should be paid to such things as a flask, thermos, Panama hat and a folding chair.
If grandpa prefers to relax at home, since he has neither the strength nor the desire to travel anywhere, then an annual cable TV subscription could be an excellent gift for him. Instead of a subscription, you can give your stay-at-home grandfather a TV with a USB port, with which he can watch movies, TV series and programs. Such a gift will be an excellent reason to see your grandfather more often, because you will probably be the one who will record films and TV series on his flash drive.
Useful souvenirs
For Victory Day, souvenir shops and shops are usually replenished with interesting gizmos and authentic rare items: helmets, elements of military uniforms, weapons, and cutlery of front-line soldiers. If your veterans collect items from past years and would not mind adding another exhibit to the collection, then you can stop at such a gift.
Or you can pick up a military souvenir that will bring benefits. Chess sets with military figures, flasks and thermoses in camouflage, sets of glasses on a tank stand - everything that can be useful in the house and boost the morale of veterans.
Gifts for the home
Gifts for the home can be no less useful than gifts for health. We are talking about household appliances, dishes and other useful household items. So, if grandpa doesn’t have a washing machine yet, then it’s time to fix it. It is not necessary to choose the most modern models with a bunch of modes and artificial intelligence. You can buy a simple washing machine, which will make your grandfather’s life much easier.
Attention should also be paid to household appliances that will be useful to an elderly person.
Lots of attention
Attention is perhaps the most valuable thing on this day. For any veteran, the best gift will be family - children, grandchildren, relatives and friends at one big table, flowers and beautiful poems of congratulations, as the best reminder to veterans of what they once fought for and won!
Read more, 13 ideas on how to organize a real holiday for a veteran on May 9.
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