It’s getting to be that time of year again. I just know I’m gonna be getting some horrible present from my Great Aunt Betty, and I’ll have to think up as many euphamisms for “Ugly Sweatshirt with a tactile fuzzy bear” as possible.
I don’t possess the know how to create one of those on-line form letters, but I think it would be a hoot to write an online holiday form letter. Sure, there’s probably one in exhistance. Sure, the next person to post to this thread will inevitably post a link to it and I’ll feel silly. But let’s write one of our OWN. I’ll start.
Dear (Aunt/Uncle/Grandma/Grandpa/Other),
Thank you so much for the ______________. It’s definately not anything I could have gotten around here! I’m sure that every time I wear it I’ll think of you…
‘Wherever did you find such a lovely gift? I have a friend that is so hard to shop for, and one similar to this would be perfect for her.’
or
‘It’s really lovely, but since you last saw me, I have gained weight/lost weight/ grew taller, and it’s just a bit snug/loose/short in the arms. I’d like to get it in my size; if you could let me know which store, I’ll take care of it so it won’t be a bother to you.’
(With the undertones of “at what store did you find this, so maybe I can take it back…”)
Worked for me, and the family is still talking to me!