2021 Secret Santa Christmas Exchange

Package is sent and heading back East. Probably won’t make it for Christmas, but should be there before 2022.

Second Christmases are always great!

Copied here as well. Thanks to you for asking and @Rhiannon8404 for providing.

It’s looking like the one I sent isn’t gonna make it in time. Like an eejit, I’ve gone and lost the tracking info, so I can’t check :frowning:

@Die_Capacitrix Your package made it in time for Christmas, with time to spare! This is quite possibly the best haul I’ve gotten from a Secret Santa! I wish I could attach a picture of everything, or even the print out you sent with it :slight_smile: I received lots of yummy Swiss treats and souvenirs including a water bottle, adorable coasters, a towel, an ornament, and a locally made chapstick holder keychain (truly a godsend - I’m always rummaging in my purse to find one!) Even the wrapping paper was from a Swiss company! And I have to say the card (that I opened last) is gorgeous! Quite a fantastic virtual trip to Switzerland! I love it all! Thank you so, so much!

I am really happy that things seem to be going so well and folks are enjoying their boxes of fun. (I’m keeping that one.) Thanks so much for playing everyone :slight_smile:

Awesome! And the USPS just told me that you got it!

Glad you liked it. :christmas_tree:

I just opened my lovely box of goodies from sunny Orlando!
There’s much tempting sugary goodness, some lovely smelling Disney soap, and -best of all- a little planter for an airplant! I’ve had an airplant I’ve been awkwardly balancing on other plants all year, how did you know?

Thanks Sir T-Cups! From me and the now spiffily displayed airplant!

Mine got here: full of cat themed stuff, including kitchen scrubbers, much of which my son commandeered, so I can’t say much about it, other than he is enjoying it.

I plan to open mine later, but I’m still baking cookies. I may have to skip dinner.

Well??? How were the cookies and what is in your Box of Fun?!? This is important stuff yanno, don’t keep us in suspense!

@RivkahChaya making kids happy is pretty important any time of the year :slight_smile:

No cookies. Mostly cat-themed stuff.

@freckafree For a moment, I thought there was only one mitten, and I was rather concerned. But then I found the second one, so I have a cozy, colorful scarf and mitten set, which will come in handy as it will be VERY cold on Monday.

And, a locally-made caramel chocolate Christmas tree. It will not be traveling home with me, nor will it see 2022.

Thank you!

Actually, my son’s (15-yr-old) cat passed away 3 weeks ago, and I thought some of the stuff that was probably chosen when I mentioned we had a cat, would upset him, but he has put it in his room, ready for the new cat we are looking for, and seems to think it is beshert.

He’s a die-hard cat person, who has been symbolically sleeping with his head at the foot of his bed, until he has another cat-- his old cat used to sleep on his pillow next to his head. He was so attached to the previous cat, I thought he wouldn’t want another one right away, but after two weeks, he has been looking at the rescues at the pet stores. He hasn’t found the “perfect” cat yet, but he says he will know it when he sees it.

I’m so glad you found the other mitten! And I hope the set keeps you warm and cozy into 2022 and beyond.

Wow, JaneDoe42 hit it out of the park with her gift! Thank you so much. I did not put in my “wish list” that I am a nature nerd, so the Saguaro tote bag and other cactus lovelies are much appreciated! (Be pepared. I am going to come visit you because I’ve always wanted to see the Saguaros. :grin:) I love the keychain and the Navajo necklace. My sister, daughter, and I did a Southwest trip a few years ago and went to Monument Valley, where I saw a lot of Navajo jewelry and wanted to buy more than I did. It’s a beautiful piece and I’m doubly happy to be supporting the Navajo Nation.

Thanks again, and a merry Christmas to you and yours, and to all Dopers, far and near.

Oh my word! I love my gift and the giver: @ThelmaLou

I opened my box to see a dish towel extraordinaire! It says: Bitch, I am the secret ingredient!

She’s got me right! Then the card with pen attached. ThelmaLou, I had a cat who did exactly that thing, not with tinsel, but with mint dental floss. Hilarious. The pen says it right. F-ck all this sh-t. I get that feeling frequently.

Plus earrings for me to wear and entertain the cats, mice for the cats to chase, cat playing cards and face masks. And yes to the tortilla warmer. I’m having tex-mex for dinner.

This was the best surprise. Thank you! Now off to brother’s with a slew of cookies (they don’t even know they are my official tasters - gotta be careful.)

Merry Christmas everyone and and special hugs to ThelmaLou and JaneDoe42 for organizing this year’s event.

I’m so glad you liked your prezzies! I had a feeling you’d get a kick out of that dish towel (and the pen). Those tortilla warmers are a miracle. You can keep lots of things warm in there… probably even a kitten.

Nayna - what better way to spend a quiet Christmas Day with new books and chocolate!? Thank you so much for your thoughtful (and delicious) gift! The ornament has gone in the glass cabinet- out of the cats’ reach!

Thank you!

I’m so glad you liked everything. Please use the keyring, it wants to go out and see places, not sit at home in a drawer. (Some folks don’t like to use things I’ve made for fear of damage.)

Come in the spring for the Saguaros. George (the kitten) loves visitors anytime but you want to see the bloom. I love watching the cactus wrens stuffing their faces in the flowers, its just too cute!

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful new year. That goes for everyone!!!