If you are wondering what to get Dad for Christmas this year, you are not alone. Dads are one of the few groups that can be quite a challenge to shop for because they aren't normally forthcoming with what they want. Even when you ask them out right, you will often get a non answer like "just get me something practical" or "I don't need anything". Obviously, these answers don't do much for you. Fortunately, we are here to help. We have put together a list of the popular categories for Christmas Gifts For Dad in 2009 and some of the top choices in each. Enjoy! 

Tools

Our first category is tools. Tools will always be a popular choices for Christmas gifts for Dad. They scream practicality and if you get the right one, it can be used for years by Dad and him enjoy it through the years. In addition, many Dads are the do it yourself types who can appreciate what a good tool can do whether it is used for home repairs or something else. Popular gift ideas for this category would include tool sets and power drills. One drill we think is a tremendous gift idea is the Makita BD452HW. This is a cordless drill that is a big hit with everyone. 

Electronics

Another popular category of gift ideas for Dads is electronics. Many Dads are mesmerized by any electronics that can make their lives easier. Obviously, choices like GPS or weather instrument gadgets will always be a big hit, but what are also becoming increasingly more popular are devices like ipods, digital cameras, and camcorders. Other popular choices could include automatic car starters, Blu-ray disc players and more.

Comfort Gifts

A third and final category of popular Christmas gifts for Dad include comfort gifts. These are basically gifts that make life more enjoyable. These could appeal to their stomach with comfort food like gift ideas from Artiko Chef® or it could be a brand new grill. This could also could appeal to their love for coffee by getting them a brand new espresso maker. Delonghi® has a number of very popular ones that are very impressive. And yet, another area could be simple comfort like some new hunting shoes, a new motorcycle jacket, or something else apparel related that appeal to his hobbies and interests.