# 2021 Secret Santa Christmas Exchange **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 31, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579 "2021-10-31T19:22:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/61 "2021-11-22T23:13:42Z")
Last year was the first time in years that I didn’t participate, because of the pandemic. And then I was really sad on Christmas morning when I didn’t have an SDMB package to open. I have pierced ears and love dangly earrings. I love cat-themed stuff. I’m also a big fan of Mothman (the world-famous cryptid). I like socks. All colors welcome except pastels, which I am not crazy about. Love local and/or handmade stuff. Thanks, **JaneDoe42!** ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/62 "2021-11-24T21:47:06Z")
I’m glad you are here. I’m hoping the post office will cooperate and deliver our packages on a timely basis. I was so stressed last year that I have sworn to myself that I won’t stress about it this year. My recipient will receive their package sometime this year, so its all good. Tomorrow is the big day! ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/63 "2021-11-24T22:39:41Z")
Last chance to sign up. Do it now. You don’t even have to believe in Santa, just in the Straight Dope. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2021, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/64 "2021-11-24T23:03:44Z")
How many people have signed up? ISTR that in the past the Santa Doper has listed the names of the signuppers before the PMs to tell us who we’re paired with so we can make sure that if we signed up we’re on the list to be paired…up…with… huh?.. did that make sense? ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/65 "2021-11-24T23:47:09Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > Last chance to sign up. Do it now. You don’t even have to believe in Santa, just in the Straight Dope. Yes, Virginia, there _is_ a Cecil Adams! He exists as certainly as rationality and clear-thinking and sarcasm exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/66 "2021-11-25T03:00:14Z")
I have addresses for @freckafree , @Nayna , @Das_Glasperlenspiel, @Die_Capacitrix , @howye , @Filbert , @Slow_Moving_Vehicle , @Rhiannon8404 , @Sir_T-Cups , ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/67 "2021-11-25T03:00:44Z")
@MissTake , @ThelmaLou @carnut and @purplehorseshoe. I don’t have addresses for @RivkahChaya , @EmilyG and @rocking_chair. If you still want to play, please email them to me asap! (I just learned that you can only mention 10 members in a single post.) ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/68 "2021-11-25T04:10:29Z")
See pm. Sorry, the email must not have gone through. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/69 "2021-11-25T04:15:08Z")
All that matters is that I have your address, thank you! ---
**Author:** ![hocow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hocow/32/4112_2.png) [@hocow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hocow)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/70 "2021-11-25T12:39:41Z")
Did my email not go through? I can certainly send it again! ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/71 "2021-11-25T15:38:32Z")
I realize now it might be too late for me to sign up. I think I might have to sadly skip the gift exchange this year. I’m still trying to get my life organized. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/72 "2021-11-25T18:13:57Z")
I’ve got it, thank you! ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/73 "2021-11-25T18:15:00Z")
I’m sorry you will have to miss it this year, but totally do understand things being messy at the moment. This has been a hard year for a lot of people. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/74 "2021-11-25T22:12:16Z")
OK, everyone. I have sent PM’s to everyone with their recipients. If you don’t see it, please let me know. I used the reply function to your PM’s, but sometimes technology fails. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/75 "2021-11-29T19:14:49Z")
My package has been mailed. According to the USPS, it will arrive in three days but my faith levels are lower than they could be. Travel well and swiftly, little package! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/76 "2021-11-30T19:16:29Z")
My package is on its way! Enjoy your prezzies, Hehe… not telling! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/77 "2021-11-30T20:55:33Z")
a little something should arrive west of me on friday! ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/78 "2021-11-30T20:59:38Z")
Fly lil packages, fly! ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/79 "2021-11-30T23:27:59Z")
I haven’t found time yet, but hopefully this weekend, the package will fly. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/80 "2021-11-30T23:36:04Z")
I’m waiting for my daughter to bring something up to include in the Box of Joy. She’ll be here Saturday night, so I expect to give it wings Monday. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579.md?page=5)