December 24, 2021 – ‘Tis the season of giving. ‘Tis also the season of receiving, which also brings along memories of unwrapping gifts that we know we may never use. Sorry, Grandma, still love you, but those gifts are going right back to Walmart the next day.
Here at NowDecatur, reminiscing about past gifts received has us somewhat quaking in our boots and hoping that mistakes aren’t made under your Christmas trees this year.
Although, sometimes they make for the best memories. Here are a few of our past gifts that had us wondering whose list to Santa was written in our name:
- Food to which we were nearly deathly allergic
- Queen Anne’s chocolate-covered cherries
- Bowling bowls with eyes glued to them
- Raisin Bran Cereal
- Dash Cam (watch it sit in the box for the next 5 years)
- Personalized Wooden Pencils (like getting somebody a VCR nowadays)
- Pink Rollerblades
- A tie that was about half a foot too short
- A gas card valued near $13.75
- Roach clip (if you don’t know what that is, Google it.)
- Random certificates stating that Grandpa donated something in your name
- A small stool sample container that contained a literal small barstool
As I said, these can be the start of funny memories, ones which we obviously cherish. Above all else, be grateful that somebody at least tried thinking about you, even if it was for a split second just as they walked out of the grocery store a couple of nights before Christmas.
Without those pink roller blades, I never would have been able to return them for better and cooler roller blades. Without the raisin bran cereal that my brother received every year, his bowels may not have been as healthy. Without the tie that was too short, my brother would not have been able to dress up as Fred Flinstone the following Halloween. Just be grateful for anything you receive.
As you open presents this year, remember to always ask for a gift receipt, and have a Merry Christmas!
