The official "What did you give for Christmas?" thread.

[Cry Havoc]

I figured this thread would be nice as well, since the other is running rampant.

I'm a man of limited means, so I couldn't get people a lot of expensive stuff.

I got my dad a set of 4 music CDs that I think he'll like.
I also got him an electric drill.

I got my stepmom some soap from Lush cosmetics. (www.lush.com)

I got my Mother and Stepfather the complete "Planet Earth", the best do entary I've ever seen.

I gave my half-brother $20, he gave it back to me, and we called it even.

My ex and I are on really good terms, so we agreed to get each other something nice. I got her a Canon Powershot 7.1 megapixel camera with auto-stabilization.

[duncan228]

I gave my half-brother $20, he gave it back to me, and we called it even.

It was just our immediate family this year, we got the kids a combination of what they needed (clothes) and what they wanted (a couple of video games, books, CD's, iTunes $, iDocks). Did the same for ourselves.

It may have been smaller than some years but it was a really nice day.
Everyone loved what they got, there aren't any returns or exchanges.

As cliche as it sounds, we just had a wonderful, quiet day together.
Played the new games, watched "A Christmas Story", had a wonderful meal. Talked, laughed.

I liked this Christmas much better than some of the "sea of presents" ones where even with so much something was never right.

[TheTruth]

I got my GF jewelry, Wii games, o Kitty lamp, bathrobe and slipper set, spurs shirt, Office season 3.
Got my sister starbucks stuff.
Got my brother cowboy boots.
Got my mom gardening stuff
Got my dad lowes gift card.

Mandy did all the getting for her side of the family.

[T Park]

Got my dad Derek Jeter's cologne, and some Tiger Woods golf shirts.

Got my mom an HP photo printer, a couple of digital picture frames, "Broken Trail" on DVD.

My cousins were all gift cards that they wanted..

[Melmart1]

I got my mom Joy Perfume cus that is her favorite of all-time.

My sister coveted a pair of my shoes I got from Naturalizer so I got her some in her size. Luckily we don't wear the same size or else mine woulda been gone and I would have been purchasing a second pair for myself.

My oldest nephew got a cell phone, the other got a little chef baking set because he is finally old enough to help me bake. They were both beyond thrilled. Of course, oldest nephew has used up almost all of his minutes I prepaid on the phone, so no more until next month

My dumbass brothers got video games.

[mrsmaalox]

Husband: Eric Clapton autobiography/CD set, home brew supplies
Oldest son: TV/DVD combo, Spurs stuff, cash
Daughter: PS2, tons of clothes, cash
Youngest son: computer, Star Wars stuff, cash

And probably the coolest one: My brother and I sent my parents to Phoenix last weekend for an Andrea Bocelli concert. They LOVE him so it was a big thrill!

[PakiDan]

The Ojo.

[angel_luv]

I gave my land lady a tea pot because she collects them.

I bought my room mate a candle set.

Most of my friends and co-workers got Christmas cards, except for the few I exchanged gifts with.

One girl I gave dog toys for her new three legged puppy that she just loves.
Another friend I gave home decor.

I haven't finished shopping for my mom since she comes into town in the New Year.

[angel_luv]

I gave my half-brother $20, he gave it back to me, and we called it even.

Genius!

[Kori Ellis]

We gave Rock Band, other video games, books, clothes, games, a poker set and other stuff to timvp's brothers. We gave books, a suitcase, makeup, perfume and shoes to his mom, and books, some housewares to his dad. We gave liquor, clothes, beauty products and other items to friends. We gave toys and clothes to foster children as part of a sponsorship program.

[Kori Ellis]

Oh and we gave Yogi and Deuce some special food that they like

[E20]

I gave out toilet paper.

[Thunder Dan]

My dad is a big Ohio State fan so I got him a helmet signed by Jim Tressel, Chris Wells, and James Laurinitis. I'm friends with one of the assistant coaches through business so he helped me out and got it signed for me. My dad was pretty pumped because it was signed to him personally.

That was my only good gift, other than that I just gave out gift cards to everyone including my GF

[resistanze]

What did I give?

[SpursWoman]

What did I give?

What a coincidence!



What did I/we give? A lot ... there were some very happy people in my house yesterday.

[CharlieMac]

A trip to Vegas.

[J.T.]

Youngest son: computer, Star Wars stuff, cash

This kid is on the right track. I'll vote for him when he runs for president.

As for me I made out pretty nicely. When my family asked me what I wanted I just said cash or giftcards and not to do anything special... and I get this:

Colts sweater
Colts #21 Sanders authentic jersey
Clothes (some t-shirts, pajama pants, weird socks from my eccentric aunt that are going in the garbage after I send her a thank you card...)
That 70s Show Season 7 (I am glad I got this since I was planning to buy it with the aforementioned cash/giftcards)
A book on the best American sports journalism, since that is my career goal, and a book called "501 Greatest Films of All Time" or some such... looks interesting
New power drill, some cologne, shot glasses and....
$400 cash
$150 in random gift cards (wal-mart x2, best buy x2, target and sonic)

[mrsmaalox]

This kid is on the right track. I'll vote for him when he runs for president.

As for me I made out pretty nicely. When my family asked me what I wanted I just said cash or giftcards and not to do anything special... and I get this:

Colts sweater
Colts #21 Sanders authentic jersey
Clothes (some t-shirts, pajama pants, weird socks from my eccentric aunt that are going in the garbage after I send her a thank you card...)
That 70s Show Season 7 (I am glad I got this since I was planning to buy it with the aforementioned cash/giftcards)
A book on the best American sports journalism, since that is my career goal, and a book called "501 Greatest Films of All Time" or some such... looks interesting
New power drill, some cologne, shot glasses and....
$400 cash
$150 in random gift cards (wal-mart x2, best buy x2, target and sonic)

Wow, JT, my kid does Sonic too! Good thing you didn't tell your family what to get for you!

[SequSpur]

Bottles of Crown Royal in gift baskets.

[Barbarian]

Spent my whole damn paycheck on my daughter...no one else matters. she was more interested in the ing wrapping paper than the toys. Next time ill buy her a box of freaking construction paper and save myself some money.

[marini martini]

weird socks from my eccentric aunt that are going in the garbage after I send her a thank you card...)

Please don't throw them out, I'll take them

[J.T.]

weird socks from my eccentric aunt that are going in the garbage after I send her a thank you card...)

Please don't throw them out, I'll take them

Do you have big feet because I wear size 13 shoes.

[Barbarian]

Do you have big feet because I wear size 13 shoes.

This is not the place to impress women. Nice try though.

[J.T.]

This is not the place to impress women. Nice try though.

Yeah, you caught me there. My bad.

Well happy christmas to everyone then. I'm going to sleep.

Oh yeah my sister bought me a box of dog treats for my dog and a petsmart gift card. I'll remember that on her birthday. Get my dog a christmas gift and not me.

[mrsmaalox]

Do you have big feet because I wear size 13 shoes.

Are you sure you're not my son? He wears 13 too!