Your best Christmas present ever? - Page 2

lilac_jive · 12-22-2008, 06:31 PM

You know what is sad? I think mine was a Gameboy (the old gray brick ones). I totally spazzed when my grandmother gave it to me.

Recently, my mom got me Bulgari green tea lotion and shampoo. It was an expensive gag gift- my stepdad always grabbed her the free tubes at Caesars and I always whined that he never saved one for me, since it was my favorite perfume. I totally hadn't expected that. Plus it smells seriously good.

desertgrandma · 12-22-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

You know what is sad? I think mine was a Gameboy (the old gray brick ones). I totally spazzed when my grandmother gave it to me.

Recently, my mom got me Bulgari green tea lotion and shampoo. It was an expensive gag gift- my stepdad always grabbed her the free tubes at Caesars and I always whined that he never saved one for me, since it was my favorite perfume. I totally hadn't expected that. Plus it smells seriously good.

Not sad at all........back then, what was better?

And Bulgari? Its what Stephanie Plum 'spazzed' over when she spent the night at Rangers.....his special scent. Except I think it was a different scent than Green Tea!

(for those wondering........Stephanie Plum is the character in Janet Evanovich's "One for the Money" series.......each book starts with a number.....One, Two, Three, etc. Outstanding funny mysteries.....)

lilac_jive · 12-22-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Not sad at all........back then, what was better?

And Bulgari? Its what Stephanie Plum 'spazzed' over when she spent the night at Rangers.....his special scent. Except I think it was a different scent than Green Tea!

(for those wondering........Stephanie Plum is the character in Janet Evanovich's "One for the Money" series.......each book starts with a number.....One, Two, Three, etc. Outstanding funny mysteries.....)

I need to read those...

Green tea is obviously a lady scent, I've never smelled any of their boy stuff.

LazyScot · 12-22-2008, 07:06 PM

Hmmm. Difficult. In part because I probably don't remember so many of the things that excited me as a child, like a lego set or a model train.

I'd say it was a choice between a slip-bound complete set of The Chronicles of Narnia, or a three-foot long sausage-shaped cuddly hippo.

zelda_pinwheel · 12-22-2008, 07:10 PM

how can you go wrong with a three-foot long sausage-shaped cuddly hippo, right ? that's what i always say.

montsnmags · 12-22-2008, 10:07 PM

You know, this may sound strange but I can't, at this moment, recall a single Christmas present given me, unless you count the two I opened on Sunday night (a bottle of French dessert wine and a pizza stone). I'm not sure if that's shameful or not.

Cheers,
Marc (my best birthday present was two fountain pens that once belonged to my late father, given to me this year. Can I use that instead?)

desertgrandma · 12-22-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

You know, this may sound strange but I can't, at this moment, recall a single Christmas present given me, unless you count the two I opened on Sunday night (a bottle of French dessert wine and a pizza stone). I'm not sure if that's shameful or not. NOT!

Cheers,
Marc (my best birthday present was two fountain pens that once belonged to my late father, given to me this year. Can I use that instead?)

Oh absolutely! Those are the best kinds of gifts. And a Pizza stone is awesome. Enjoy!

Seabound · 12-23-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

You know, this may sound strange but I can't, at this moment, recall a single Christmas present given me, unless you count the two I opened on Sunday night (a bottle of French dessert wine and a pizza stone). I'm not sure if that's shameful or not.

Cheers,
Marc (my best birthday present was two fountain pens that once belonged to my late father, given to me this year. Can I use that instead?)

If it's strange, then I share your strangeness. Not only can I not recall, right here right now, most of my past Christmas presents, but I also would really rather receive nothing (Bah, humbug!), at least not the physical type of gift. Treating me out to lunch or dinner or even coffee would be way more memorable.

pshrynk · 12-23-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Seabound

If it's strange, then I share your strangeness. Not only can I not recall, right here right now, most of my past Christmas presents, but I also would really rather receive nothing (Bah, humbug!), at least not the physical type of gift. Treating me out to lunch or dinner or even coffee would be way more memorable.

Oh, well, if you're going there, last Christmas, my wife... (CENSRED) I'll remember that for the rest of my days. Of course if it happens again, then the days will probably be short.

BookishDreamer · 12-23-2008, 09:25 AM

I think I was 12 or 13 years old when my grandparents decided it was easier to give me money for Christmas than buy gifts. At the beginning of December, I got money from both grandparents. I bought my own gifts and kept track of which money I used. On Christmas day, the grandparents opened the packages to see how I spent their money. I think watching their reaction was my best Christmas gift.

Dreamer

DixieGal · 12-23-2008, 09:33 AM

Awww, Dreamer, that is so heartwarming. You are as sweet as you are pretty - and I don't mean your avatars.

zelda_pinwheel · 12-23-2008, 09:36 AM

yes, dreamer has a good heart, you can tell.

The Skwerl · 12-23-2008, 10:13 AM

Ok I have an even better Christmas memory. My son and daughters first Christmas. Made me remember why I love the season so much.
Thanks for reminding me about it.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 12-23-2008, 11:17 AM

An erector set. I was about 10, and I'd gotten a basic erector set a previous year, and I wore it out. So they got me a deluxe set, with more parts, tools, electric motors, and a cool blue metal toolbox to lug it all around in.

Bonus: Funniest Xmas gift I ever got was a Sink the Bismark! board game... when I'd asked for Battleship. I wasn't old enough to understand the Bismark game, so I stashed it in a closet. Years later, on my 14th birthday, I remembered the Bismark game, and the fact that it was recommended for kids 14 and up. I ran upstairs, pulled it out, and had it figured out immediately! It became the favorite board game for my bother and I for years.

steen · 12-23-2008, 11:22 AM

I think one of my favorite Christmas presents ever was my Sega Genesis video game console. It's seen a lot of mileage and a lot of games and still remains one of my favorite consoles ever, even after the PS2 and XBOX 360 and what have you.

I've had many great Christmases since so it's difficult to REALLY pick just one!

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12-22-2008, 06:31 PM	#16
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	You know what is sad? I think mine was a Gameboy (the old gray brick ones). I totally spazzed when my grandmother gave it to me. Recently, my mom got me Bulgari green tea lotion and shampoo. It was an expensive gag gift- my stepdad always grabbed her the free tubes at Caesars and I always whined that he never saved one for me, since it was my favorite perfume. I totally hadn't expected that. Plus it smells seriously good.

12-22-2008, 07:06 PM	#19
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Hmmm. Difficult. In part because I probably don't remember so many of the things that excited me as a child, like a lego set or a model train. I'd say it was a choice between a slip-bound complete set of The Chronicles of Narnia, or a three-foot long sausage-shaped cuddly hippo.

12-22-2008, 07:10 PM	#20
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	how can you go wrong with a three-foot long sausage-shaped cuddly hippo, right ? that's what i always say.

12-22-2008, 10:07 PM	#21
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	You know, this may sound strange but I can't, at this moment, recall a single Christmas present given me, unless you count the two I opened on Sunday night (a bottle of French dessert wine and a pizza stone). I'm not sure if that's shameful or not. Cheers, Marc (my best birthday present was two fountain pens that once belonged to my late father, given to me this year. Can I use that instead?)

12-23-2008, 09:25 AM	#25
BookishDreamer Cultural Artist Posts: 1,128 Karma: 12829 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia Device: Sony 505, Kindle 2	I think I was 12 or 13 years old when my grandparents decided it was easier to give me money for Christmas than buy gifts. At the beginning of December, I got money from both grandparents. I bought my own gifts and kept track of which money I used. On Christmas day, the grandparents opened the packages to see how I spent their money. I think watching their reaction was my best Christmas gift. Dreamer

12-23-2008, 09:33 AM	#26
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Awww, Dreamer, that is so heartwarming. You are as sweet as you are pretty - and I don't mean your avatars.

12-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#27
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	yes, dreamer has a good heart, you can tell.

12-23-2008, 10:13 AM	#28
The Skwerl Super Skwerl Posts: 94 Karma: 200 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greeneville, TN Device: Sony 500	Ok I have an even better Christmas memory. My son and daughters first Christmas. Made me remember why I love the season so much. Thanks for reminding me about it.

12-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#29
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	An erector set. I was about 10, and I'd gotten a basic erector set a previous year, and I wore it out. So they got me a deluxe set, with more parts, tools, electric motors, and a cool blue metal toolbox to lug it all around in. Bonus: Funniest Xmas gift I ever got was a Sink the Bismark! board game... when I'd asked for Battleship. I wasn't old enough to understand the Bismark game, so I stashed it in a closet. Years later, on my 14th birthday, I remembered the Bismark game, and the fact that it was recommended for kids 14 and up. I ran upstairs, pulled it out, and had it figured out immediately! It became the favorite board game for my bother and I for years.

12-23-2008, 11:22 AM	#30
steen Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	I think one of my favorite Christmas presents ever was my Sega Genesis video game console. It's seen a lot of mileage and a lot of games and still remains one of my favorite consoles ever, even after the PS2 and XBOX 360 and what have you. I've had many great Christmases since so it's difficult to REALLY pick just one!

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