[Spontaneo]

I know that Christmas is not all about gifts, but I personally like the look on a person's face when unwrapping a gift.

Did you get a gift that you had wanted?

Did you get a gift that was a total surprise?

Did you get a totally useful gift?

What did you receive?

[Jem Smith]

My husband bought me a ticket (well tickets for both of us) to see a comedian we both like when he is in town in a few months time. It's nice to have something to look forward to.

My Mum and Dad gave me a big sketchbook to draw in, which will be useful.

My in-laws gave me a bottle of bourbon, which is much nicer than what I could have afforded myself. I like to sometimes have a bourbon in the evenings. Also a new journal to write in and a pen to go with it.

[OldGuy]

Ha! I was all ready to go. Got up early, packed the things I was planning to give, had a small breakfast, even washed the windshield on the car for clear vision on my drive. It was still too early to arrive so I settled down for a brief nap. Was awakened by a phone call. My brother was asking when I was about to arrive because they were about to settle in for dinner.

Daggone it! My nap went longer than planned and I missed the whole thing. Have no idea what I might have missed.

[Spontaneo]

I received so much that I liked everything! My roommate and I exchanged gifts before we both took off separately for Christmas.

One gift I owe to FC, Santa Claus and Mrs Santa Claus, all of the reindeer and elves and the blessed Virgin Mary for interceding. I earned a FC Amazon gift card recently and was able to buy a pureed food cookbook with the gift card. I have been wanting this cookbook in like forever and could never find a paper copy.

You are probably sick of telling you but my next tooth is to be pulled on January 21st. I am only going to have 2 teeth left on top and really going to need pureed food. I cannot live on smoothies.

The cookbook is a blessing.

Thank you! Merry Christmas! I cannot wait for the cookbook to arrive in the mail!

[eldavis]

For most of us, am pretty sure we got lots of gifts during the Christmas and new year celebrations. What was the best gift you got during the festive period? I did not get any gift this year, but maybe this year might be different.

[oldbuddy]

This year it was a $25 Gift Card for Taco Bell.

[Spontaneo]

I contributed an identical subject already! LOL

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=39584&p=1131545&hilit=christmas+gifts#p1131545

[Fergal]

Thanks Spontaneo.

[Similar topics merged.]

[ragdollie]

A cd player, it's pink too. I can actually play my kpop cds now, LOL.

[Angie10]

This year it was just me and my husband. We cancelled Christmas because my brother-in-law was gravely ill in hospital. Luckily, he's just been discharged and is slowly recuperating at home. We did stuff our faces with all the naughty Christmas treats

[Spontaneo]

Did any of you have Christmas dinner at a restaurant or did you stay at home?

I have 2 good friends that I spend holidays with. Their cooking usually consists of ham and turkey which I just politely excuse myself from and consume what I have packed. However, their desserts are outstanding which I cannot pass up!

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I received a ton of nice gifts for Christmas!

A necklace with the Blessed Virgin Mary on it, tons of K-cup coffees and tons of flavored hot chocolates.

A package of Cherry Blossom toiletries.

[Giftmichael]

Christmas is a season when we show love to one another by sharing gifts and so also showing affection to those we care about.
Personally i don’t think we should should show love only during this period but, since it is like this, my husband bought me a new phone accompanied with roses and cards i was so happy .

[Spontaneo]

My roommate went to a Christmas party today and I know that Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa Claus, all of my fellow elves and all of the reindeer were thinking of myself!

My roommate received 2 gifts that she did not want. She gave the gifts to myself as I found the gifts a blessing!

A 7-pound canister of Swiss Miss hot chocolate for my homemade mochas and iced mochas!

A 1-pound bag of great northern beans for homemade vegetable soup!

I think that the Blessed Virgin Mary intereeded too!