Secret Santa 2023 Official Discussion Thread

[msyves]

I’ve received my SS gifts. They’re packaged so beautifully. I can’t wait to open them on Christmas Day. Thanks so much Santa!

[Reinholt1]

20 hours ago, jesusluvu said:

I received my ornament. THANK YOU!!!! I am so sorry I have not been as active the last 2 years. I went back to school and I am happy to say that I will be graduating this Friday!!!! Lots of papers and homework. Submitted my last 10 page paper on Sunday and had a  3 hour exam Monday. So, that is why I have been MIA. It was a lot but I got through it. 

Congratulations jesusluvu!  Been there done that! Know how much work that is! Congratulations! 

[gatorburg]

Package has been mailed off. 

[stevierocks]

On 12/6/2023 at 7:05 PM, jesusluvu said:

I received my ornament. THANK YOU!!!! I am so sorry I have not been as active the last 2 years. I went back to school and I am happy to say that I will be graduating this Friday!!!! Lots of papers and homework. Submitted my last 10 page paper on Sunday and had a  3 hour exam Monday. So, that is why I have been MIA. It was a lot but I got through it. 

That’s so awesome . Congrats !! Such a great reason to be away from gd! 

[Coastiwife]

It’s here!!! It’s also wrapped in my favorite kids movie wrapping paper I’m going to hold off on opening for as long as possible. Thank you Secret Santa. Just opening that package brightened my day. Ignore my walls in the background of my pic. We have been remodeling since March. Ughh

[HanShotFirst]

Secret Santa shipped.  

[Bopeep]

My Santa package is in the mail.

 

If you are not going to be able to ship by Monday, please reach out and let me know.

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

OE shipped, today. SS will ship tomorrow. Sending tracking  info to @Bopeep

[tinkrbel]

Just wanted to say all the pictures bring a little joy and a smile to my face. I thought about joining this year but knew life would be too hectic to put the care I would've liked into my SS gift. So happy to see the tradition carrying on!

[jstluvem]

Forgot to post everything shipped

[nikkilugi]

SS gifts received I will post pics when I open both my SS and OE gifts. Thanks in advance - I love this tradition and I'm glad I got back into it this year. My family all pretty much know what I bought them as they are all older and I prefer to get them what they want. My husband needed clothes and he is picky so I made him go pick out his stuff, lol. I am so happy I was able to buy and wrap items that will surprise my recipient.

 

Of course I pretty much know everything I'm receiving as well but I draw the line at wrapping my own gifts so they are waiting in their shipping boxes (Hubby is an online shopper) for my daughter to get home from college to wrap them. These gifts from the exchanges are a few I will have no idea of what I'm getting and that is always fun!!

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

Finally all my shopping is done for my SS (completed shopping today, package is on its way.). OE is done as well, now I can relax lol. Phew 

[BFAddict716]

I recieved my OE package and love my ornaments! They definitely do encompass my favorite things and are all wonderful! My son was especially excited about the Pokémon one and the other two fit in so perfectly anr make me smile everytime. Thank you so much and happy holidays!

 

[Bopeep]

Status update - 

 

All ornament exchange packages have shipped! Yay!

 

Almost all SS have either been shipped or I've heard from the Santa.

 

Please be sure to post here when you receive your package, even if you are not planning to open until Christmas.

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

OE

 

You nailed it ! Oh my goodness . Gorgeous retro tree ornaments & the coziest socks . Everything is beautiful & more than I could wish for, I’m like a child who could absolutely not wait to open my box. The box was wrapped so darling as well. If I could be a girl of the 1940’s-1950’s I totally would. I’m a conservative girl with an old soul type of spirit & love all things retro. My heart is so happy you  have no idea. Have a blessed merry Christmas ! 
 

 

THANK YOU

Edited December 11, 2023 by Pepper_Mint_Tea

[Bopeep]

I got my ornaments, and I love them!  I've already hung them on my tree, and the Santa Cam is pointed right at me while I'm at my desk :).

Edited December 11, 2023 by Bopeep
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[ytmomof4]

I received my ss gift. I’m gonna try to hold off opening it. Thank you so much i really appreciate it.

[tracy0504]

Received my SS package yesterday! Waiting until Christmas to open!!!!

[Hubbalance]

My SS received her gift, and I received mine too! Haven't opened it yet. Trying to decide to wait or not lol Sorry I did not send shipping Bo Peep! Also my cards will go out soon - I have been enjoying the ones I have recived so far!

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

YAY got my SS today in the mail . Thank you so much to my SS. Loved all my presents. Thank you for including the Taylor Swift special touch, nothing feels like the holidays with out some Bath & Body Works , toasty toes & some hot chocolate. Have a jolly Christmas & a prosperous new year !! 

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

For those of you waiting till Christmas, you are strong lol, I can’t wait more than one day. I get excited like a child & boom before you can blink I opened all presents

[ytmomof4]

Received my oe today. I opened it and love everything. Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it

[HanShotFirst]

12 hours ago, Pepper_Mint_Tea said:

For those of you waiting till Christmas, you are strong lol, I can’t wait more than one day. I get excited like a child & boom before you can blink I opened all presents

I can usually wait until my birthday (15th) to open mine since I almost always have mine by then but no way I could wait til Christmas either. 

[wittenlover]

21 hours ago, Pepper_Mint_Tea said:

For those of you waiting till Christmas, you are strong lol, I can’t wait more than one day. I get excited like a child & boom before you can blink I opened all presents

 

I live by myself. I have no kids, only furkids. Only Dad nearby and he doesn't spend the night here (since he does live close). As such, my SS gift is the only gift I have to open on Christmas morning. Makes it far easier for me to wait, knowing that's the only gift I'll have waiting for me first thing Christmas morning (Dad and I get together and exchange gifts later in the day).  

[Kanyon71]

9 hours ago, wittenlover said:

 

I live by myself. I have no kids, only furkids. Only Dad nearby and he doesn't spend the night here (since he does live close). As such, my SS gift is the only gift I have to open on Christmas morning. Makes it far easier for me to wait, knowing that's the only gift I'll have waiting for me first thing Christmas morning (Dad and I get together and exchange gifts later in the day).  

Should buy yourself some stuff and wrap it. 

[Kash]

I received my SS box the other day!! I haven’t opened it yet. Life is just too busy here. 

[HanShotFirst]

21 hours ago, Kanyon71 said:

Should buy yourself some stuff and wrap it. 

I did that one year when I had to work a 12-hour shift on Christmas Day.  

[stevierocks]

I received this today !thank you ! I absolutely love the ornement ! And how thoughtful my person was ! They thought of all the boys ! Gave them each a bag with a gingerbread cookie in it and the most special pocket hugs !!! So so so wonderful !!

Edited December 15, 2023 by stevierocks

[sunni0913]

My secret Santa had bought me a diamond art and I just wanted to show it off since I finished it. Loved it. Thanks again!

[HanShotFirst]

5 hours ago, sunni0913 said:

My secret Santa had bought me a diamond art and I just wanted to show it off since I finished it. Loved it. Thanks again!

That’s awesome!