# 2024 Secret Santa is on! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 19, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427 "2024-11-19T01:17:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**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 15, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/61 "2024-12-15T02:13:05Z")
Package is on the way. In a typical oops when I was rushing to get it out the door before an ice storm started, I left something behind. So I added something else. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2024, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/62 "2024-12-15T03:37:51Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > I did the P.M. with my details. I did GET the p.m. with my details. Sheeesh. “I did the P.M.” sounds like some really old-fashioned dance, like “I did the Mashed Potato.” (🎶 “… I can do the Twist!” 🎵) Anyway, my most likely shopping day will be Monday, which means … { _checks work schedule_ } it should hopefully be on its way by next Thursday. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2024, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/63 "2024-12-15T04:45:52Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > she sends a wonderful box full of fun that is very well worth waiting for. Way to dial up the pressure! * * * I will say, though, that I finally peeked at who I’m gifting, and was super excited. I think I can put together something fun. … giftee may hafta be patient, though. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2024, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/64 "2024-12-15T07:11:07Z")
Sometime the middle of next week I’ll PM the person I’m sending to, that is if I haven’t seen a notice of it’s arrival. Two boxes actually. I forgot to pit a card and the note I intended to explain a couple of the items. Also, since there was an issue with the zip code I want to be sure it DOES arrive. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/65 "2024-12-15T17:35:48Z")
According to the tracking number the person I sent it to should get it 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 16, 2024, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/66 "2024-12-16T01:53:38Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Way to dial up the pressure! You sent our cats a sheet of mylar wrapping paper to play with. That became their favorite toy eveh for a couple of days. It was GREAT and I still remember it after all those years! USPS tracking says my recipient will also receive her package tomorrow. ---
**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 16, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/67 "2024-12-16T02:39:17Z")
My package will go out tomorrow, which I think is record early for me. It’s not going far, so it should definitely get there before Christmas. ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/68 "2024-12-16T19:39:23Z")
Just one update! And to my SS sender - I _still_ haven’t opened my gifts, but I will tonight! My SS recipient should get their package today. Baker - **mailed to SS** CairoCarol - **mailed to SS, received by SS (rocking\_chair)** carnut - **mailed to SS** Czarcasm - **mailed to SS** FairyChatMom - **mailed to SS** FMera hocow JaneDoe42 - **mailed to SS** Kitten\_Mitten Nayna - **mailed to SS, received from SS (rocking\_chair)** purplehorseshoe Rhiannon8404 Rilchiam rocking\_chair - **mailed to SS, received from SS (CairoCarol), received by SS (Nayna)** WOOKINPANUBv.2 ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/69 "2024-12-16T22:55:43Z")
I wish to announce that I have just returned home, having successfully procured what I hope will be a pleasing array. (Not gonna lie, I am soooper excited about what I got - my giftee was an “easy shop” this year.) Tomorrow, I’ll try to snag an appropriate sized box at work (it’ll be delivery day at the pizza joint where I work, we’ll be surrounded by boxes anyway) so my gift will most likely be whisked away by Santa’s reindeer on Thursday. So, probably won’t make ezzactly the Xmas deadline, but close? … and hopefully will bring enough cheer to enact forgiveness for the tardiness. … yeah, this was a shameless bump to keep this thread visible. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/70 "2024-12-16T23:15:05Z")
USPS says my recipient should receive tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/71 "2024-12-16T23:40:26Z")
USPS says mine will receive by 9:00 p.m. today! ---
**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 17, 2024, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/72 "2024-12-17T00:37:55Z")
USPS also says that mine will be delivered today as well. I sent one pepperoni roll to my SS and have another in a zip-lok bag on my counter as a control. It is still soft and still looks yummy, so I’m hoping hers will arrive in decent shape. Nothing was wrapped, but at least I remembered to put a card in this year. Maybe next year I can get it right. Prezzies wrapped, card included and shipped in time to make it before xmas. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/73 "2024-12-17T01:34:55Z")
Oh boy! I just got my SS gift from @JaneDoe42 and wow, it was really something - a range of delightful treats including homemade ginger cookies (and some kind of peanut butter swirl), Mexican goodies (taco mix, refried beans, and diced chilis) and to top it all off, a locally made salsa from West Virginia. But that’s not all! There was also a family recipe for chili rellenos so I can use the Mexican stuff, AND - this was just the thing - a pepperoni roll (which arrived in good shape, no worries about it getting stale). We had a power outage today because solar panels are being installed, which meant I couldn’t get much work done, so I decided to go along with my spouse when he decided to run some errands (including a trip to the post office). As a result of my impulsive decision to join him, I ate no lunch. And then I was HUNGRY. Ergo, finding the pepperoni roll and cookies in the SS gift was perfect. I had a very yummy lunch. Thank you, Jane Doe! ---
**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 17, 2024, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/74 "2024-12-17T01:40:19Z")
I am so happy that you are happy! That was a potato and peanut butter pinwheel, they are also a West Virginia thing. I’m glad the pepperoni roll wasn’t stale and that you had a nice lunch! I hope you enjoy your Mexican dinner when you are able to make it and again, I am so happy that you are happy. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/75 "2024-12-17T06:25:50Z")
Ruh-roh. was I supposed to sign my name on it? I thought _secret_ meant sending anonymously 🤦🏽‍♀️ ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/76 "2024-12-17T07:09:36Z")
I don’t know the rules on SS identification by real name. I think we would all be given the IRL name of the person we are sending a gift to, to be sure it arrives. As to putting your real name on your outgoing gifts, I guess that is up to you. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/77 "2024-12-17T08:10:22Z")
Well, SOMEbody is gonna gush about the goodies you sent, so it’ll all get worked out one way or another. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/78 "2024-12-17T17:39:07Z")
Okay, I’ve sent the package! Everything within is wrapped in red-and-white striped paper. Keep looking – I had to crumple up some calendar pages for insulation. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/79 "2024-12-17T19:30:33Z")
And I got my package! Thank you, **Czarcasm** and **Mrs. Czarcasm**! Four exquisite scented candles in fall fragrances. (The Cinnamon Clove one is burning as we speak.) A pair of adorable lavender earrings. A pack of really nice pencils _and_ erasers. And a copy of the Oregon Symphony magazine (I must have mentioned being a symphony-goer at some point on the boards) and the Northern Peninsula newsletter. Now that’s cool, because where I am now is known as the Northern Panhandle\* of my state! (There’s a crossword puzzle on the back.) And a sweet card with a prancing, jingle-bell-wearing reindeer! Thanks again so much! Merry Christmas. \*It’s not a panhandle; it’s a stovepipe, like Idaho’s. But ‘panhandle’ sounds cooler, I guess, so everyone says ‘northern panhandle’. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/80 "2024-12-17T20:04:05Z")
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