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What would you like for Christmas?

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annodomini Mon 18-Nov-24 15:09:59

Have you been asked this question? I never know what to say, but once - just once - I committed myself to: 'I'd love a bird table', I can't remember what I did receive, but it wasn't a bird table and I still don't have one. Whatever I did receive, I'm sure it was equally acceptable and no doubt I still have it in a drawer or a box or a cupboard...whatever it was! So, have you ever answered this question and received something you really wanted or something you never knew you wanted, but was gratefully and gracefully accepted?

Daddima Tue 19-Nov-24 17:26:03

Crossstitchfan

Allsorts

Peace. At home and The World.

We’re you ever a Miss World or other beauty contest contestant?? That’s what they all say, without exception 🤣

This reminded me of one of my favourite stories!

The British Ambassador was in Washington some years back. About a fortnight before Christmas he was rung up by the local T.V. Station.

"Ambassador," said the caller, "What would you like for Christmas?"

"I shouldn't dream of accepting anything."

"Seriously, we would like to know and don't be stuffy. You have after all been very kind to us during the year."

"Oh well, if you absolutely must, I would like a small box of crystallised fruits."

He thought no more about it until Christmas Eve when he switched on the T.V.

"We have had a little Christmas survey all of our own," said the announcer. "We asked three visiting Ambassadors what they would like for Christmas.

"The French Ambassador said: 'Peace on earth, a great interest in human literature and understanding, and an end to war and strife.'

"Then we asked the German Ambassador and he said: 'A great upsurge in international trade, ensuring growth and prosperity, particularly in the underdeveloped countries. That is what I wish for Christmas.'

"And then we asked the British Ambassador and he said he would like a small box of crystallised fruits."
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CanadianGran Tue 19-Nov-24 17:31:19

Ah, thank you for clarifying what a bird table is! We call it a bird feeder. I wouldn't mind a heated hummingbird feeder, since we have a few around our neighbourhood that do not migrate.

GinJeannie Tue 19-Nov-24 17:33:01

As a coeliac I have asked for a gluten free Christmas cake just for me! I happily make a normal one for DH but having a gf cake given me really takes the pressure off me to make two cakes! Simple pleasures!

Usedtobeblonde Tue 19-Nov-24 17:57:14

I have already treated myself to a Christmas present.
My GD and I like Monica Vinader jewellery, it is classy and not expensive.
I got an email saying they had a sale so I have ordered a fine gold chain with a pendant of a single pearl.
I shall pretend my late H bought it for me.

Usedtobeblonde Tue 19-Nov-24 17:57:45

Vinador !!

win Tue 19-Nov-24 20:58:31

Sadgrandma

I'm at an age where I need to start getting rid of things so I had to say to my husband and daughter, no more ornaments or jewellery please. To be honest I really don't need anything. However, my daughter in particular loves buying presents and gets more enjoyment out of watching people open theirs than the ones she receives, so I don't want to say don't buy me anything. Therefore, desperately trying to think of something as she's starting to nag. I have a birthday just before Christmas too which makes it even more difficult. Any ideas?

I Love getting a hamper, usually prefer an unusual cheese hamper or tropical fruit hamper.(Go Go fruit) It is such a treat to get some of these things that to me are sheer luxury. Other than that my favourite Happy perfume by Clinique or anything else from Clinique for that matter.

win Tue 19-Nov-24 21:04:48

mae13

A whole wheel of Stilton all to myself, no sharing.

My sort of wish

gagsy Tue 19-Nov-24 21:24:33

I’m having a free standing loo roll holder. It’s exactly what I want and I’m really pleased!

Deedaa Tue 19-Nov-24 21:40:58

My children are pretty good at getting me what I want. DH used to be awful. I would tell him something I really wanted and he would refuse to buy it because "It wouldn't be a surprise"! Instead I would be given things that might have been quite expensive but weren't things that I really liked. In the end I started telling DD what I would like, and she would tell him that she'd seen something she thought I'd really like. It worked very well,

Sarahr Tue 19-Nov-24 22:04:10

I was given a second hand Andy Capp cartoon book from the in-laws. I had asked for a pair of warm gloves.
In-laws asked what my DD, their Granddaughter, would like for Christmas. I told them that she would like a particular toy, priced around £8, so not expensive. They gave their son a bag of presents which he placed around the tree. As usual, nothing for me, several for him and a tiny gift for their GD. It was a tiny tin with 6 crayons in it from the pound shop. Boxing Day we went to s in l, who asked what her parents had given my DD. When I told her, she didn't believe me and showed the several gifts her son had received from them, including the toy I had said my DD would like. I have been happily divorced from their son for some time now.

DamaskRose Tue 19-Nov-24 22:04:34

I’ve asked for donations towards an iPad, just whatever they would have spent normally and I’ll make up any short fall. I know DH will do me a stocking with the usual bits and bobs (all useful), DGD will give me my annual bath bomb (and I’ll have my annual bath!) and DS will give me something very welcome or funny (previous years have included a bug hotel and a wind up granny and granddad). I’ll enjoy it all.

Curlywhirly Tue 19-Nov-24 22:16:32

Having more than enough 'things' I have asked my family for vouchers for a local beauty salon. I can spend them on massages or beauty treatments - both things that I never seem to get around to, as I rarely spend money on myself (but happily spend money on my family smile).

annodomini Tue 19-Nov-24 23:49:27

I often ask family members to donate through the web sites of aid organisations. I've had chickens and goats donated to African villages as well as a collection of items for a teacher in primary school. In lieu of presents to me, I also suggest donations to MS research - my DGD and one of my DiLs suffer from this condition; and to Motor Neuron Disease Research - we lost my dear sister to this dreadful disease five years ago.

Norah Wed 20-Nov-24 12:51:40

We've too much - are actively downsizing. I'd prefer no gifts.

Rosiebee Wed 20-Nov-24 14:21:49

I would love to get a wish list from everyone that we buy presents for. I am happy to shop and I really enjoy wrapping but at the moment I am fed up with thinking. For myself, I'm more than happy to have gift vouchers that |I can use to treat myself throughout the year.

M0nica Wed 20-Nov-24 16:18:11

As I haven't made the traditional sloe gin this year. My list this year includes a bottle of sloe gin, also my favourite perfume and a replacement for my Kindle which is getting unreliable.

Nanato3 Wed 20-Nov-24 16:23:10

Good health

Ilovedogs22 Wed 20-Nov-24 16:52:58

Absolutely no gifts for me, I have enough stuff. What I would really like for Christmas is going to sound so very corny & glib but it is heartfelt.
I wish for nothing more but peace on earth for all. No more terrible wars, no more famine & for all children and animals to be protected and cherished in our world. 🤔





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Misty007 Fri 22-Nov-24 15:05:17

I love trips days out or evenings out so a voucher I guess

Auntieflo Fri 22-Nov-24 15:18:56

Oh RakshaMK, I do so hope that you may be able to have your wish come true. flowers

Oreo Fri 22-Nov-24 15:32:05

JamesandJon33

heavenlyhealth It hasn’t got a strap. As an old leather bag, one must be made for it to match the old leather. A shoe repairer is just that. A cobbler or saddler could have done it, but most don’t do that sort of work these days .

Why not buy a tapestry look strap for it?

Daddima Fri 22-Nov-24 15:46:04

I like the idea of four gifts for everybody.

Something you want
Something you need
Something to wear
Something to read.

love0c Fri 22-Nov-24 15:49:16

Happiness, peace, happy grandchildren and adult children. Weather that allows a walk too!

3nanny6 Fri 22-Nov-24 15:56:37

Peace in the family and extended family. Wish the grown up children realized life is too short for arguments and bad feeling. An end to tragedy and war and children starving there is enough for everyone in this world. Hope all animals are cared for and looked after then this is all I want for a peaceful Christmas time.

Madmeg Fri 22-Nov-24 16:06:33

Sadly the last wish on my post has failed again. Maybe 2025 will be better?