# 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:** 5
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/81 "2021-12-01T03:01:10Z")
Have a few things I can’t pick up until this weekend, but it should go out on Monday! ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/82 "2021-12-01T03:04:22Z")
My package is on its way north! ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2021, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/83 "2021-12-01T09:15:23Z")
Blimey you guys are organised - as usual, I’m sending mine reaaaaally far, and I’m still putting things together. ---
**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:** [December 1, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/84 "2021-12-01T19:35:14Z")
I had so much fun last year that I have been shopping all year. You have frittered your time away moving house and going to college. See where that got you?!? j/k This has been another crazy year for everyone. I’m sure that everyone is going to do the best they can to be sure their recipient gets a nice package and I’m also sure that everyone understands that the post office has already been discussing delays. I’m hoping everyone gets their package this year! ---
**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:** [December 2, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/85 "2021-12-02T19:28:21Z")
USPS tracking says my package has been delivered. Fingers crossed that it has been delivered to the right place! ---
**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:** [December 2, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/86 "2021-12-02T21:01:50Z")
Can we ask people to post when they get their packages? ---
**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:** [December 2, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/87 "2021-12-02T21:10:57Z")
That is an excellent idea, thank you ThelmaLou. Could everyone please post when their packages arrive so us worriers can stop checking the tracking number hourly? ---
**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:** [December 3, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/88 "2021-12-03T12:28:41Z")
I received a mysterious package from someone in AZ, but the return address does not include a Doper name. Could this be a Secret Santa package??? If so, please know that I always wait until Christmas day to open my goodies! ---
**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:** [December 3, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/89 "2021-12-03T15:33:24Z")
If you PM @JaneDoe42 she can tell you which Doper it’s from. ---
**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:** [December 3, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/90 "2021-12-03T17:12:47Z")
Hurray that it got there! I was afraid to use my doper name on the package because the post office might think that Jane Doe must be hiding something. I hope you enjoy!!! ---
**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:** [December 6, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/91 "2021-12-06T20:34:59Z")
I opened my door yesterday to find a package had arrived for me from Texas. Yes! But not opening yet; I’m going to see if I can hold out until Christmas. And I’m on my way to the P.O. with a box… ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/92 "2021-12-07T03:02:53Z")
My package went out today. It’s on it’s way east, which, since I live in CA, probably doesn’t give a hint to anyone. ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/93 "2021-12-07T16:19:44Z")
I just dropped mine off at the post office today- heading South and West, in a surprise to absolutely no-one. Fingers crossed it makes it in time! ---
**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:** [December 7, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/94 "2021-12-07T21:18:58Z")
Mine is in the mail, scheduled to land somewhere _not_ Minnesota on Friday. Note to my giftee: As evidenced by many of my posts, I am not the brightest bulb on the tree and packed the box upside down. For maximum present experience, please open the wrong side. 🤦🏼‍♀️ ---
**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:** [December 9, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/95 "2021-12-09T16:21:15Z")
> [@Rhiannon8404](#): > > My package went out today. It’s on it’s way east, which, since I live in CA, probably doesn’t give a hint to anyone. It landed in the cold climes of Minnesota sometime yesterday! I opened the door to the breezeway and there it was. I have not opened it yet, want to wait until I holiday up the inside of the house, which should be this weekend. ---
**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:** [December 9, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/96 "2021-12-09T22:44:57Z")
> [@MissTake](#): > > until I holiday up the inside of the house, which should be this weekend. Perfect weekend for it as my part of MN is about to get pasted with snow tomorrow. ---
**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:** [December 9, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/97 "2021-12-09T23:28:30Z")
IIRC, my daughter is about 30 miles down 61 from you. She is very thankful her fiancé bought her real winter boots a week ago. I’m on the northside of the cities, only expecting 3-5” here. ---
**Author:** ![Das\_Glasperlenspiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/das_glasperlenspiel/32/2944_2.png) [@Das\_Glasperlenspiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Das_Glasperlenspiel)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/98 "2021-12-10T00:28:46Z")
I got a parcel on Tuesday! I’ve been walking around it, poking at it and being cat-curious about the contents (customs declaration notwithstanding)! Trying to wait until Christmas to open it, but I’m not sure I can hold out. My package goes out tomorrow! ---
**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:** [December 10, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/99 "2021-12-10T00:34:44Z")
I am SO happy that the post office has been doing so well. I was seriously worried about that considering what happened last year. ---
**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:** [December 10, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579/100 "2021-12-10T17:45:03Z")
I hate you all. Unlike all you efficient sumbitchs’ packages, all the stuff for my Santee is sitting on my dresser top, in mute accusation because I haven’t yet packed it up and sent it off. I _will_ get it all bundled up (one thing is glass, so needs extra padding) and out this weekend. I promise. I hope. I hate myself, worse. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-secret-santa-christmas-exchange/953579.md?page=6)