The definitive C̶h̶r̶i̶s̶t̶m̶a̶s Holiday loot thread

[Abandon]

told you.

[Acturus]

My kid is going to be a little shit when he gets older. At three years old, he nearly ruined not one, but two surprise presents.

He caught a glimpse of a big play kitchen in our garage, and he snuck into his grandparents' room on Christmas Eve and saw the Lightning McQueen Power Wheels my parents got for him.

But as with the years past, the kid got spoiled rotten.

My wife got me some books for my collection (Through the Looking Glass, Gulliver's Travels, Grimm's Fairytale collection), and other family got me the gift of cash. In addition, my wife's and my 5th anniversary was the 22nd, so I bought her (us) a piano. The 5th anniversary is traditionally wood (*snicker*) so the piano seemed appropriate.

Good times.

[arus2001]

Trying to find where you parents hid presents was part of the fun of being a kid. Eventually we learned all the hiding places in the house and my folks had to stash shit at relatives'.

[Manako]

I got my fiance a deep fryer mmm homemade wings! I also got him a camera bag for his DSLR, new Rune Factory for PS3, and stuff from thinkgeek.

So far I have gotten a 20" LED backlit monitor, so now i have 2 again. 2 tshirts from threadless, and the humble indie bundle.

My family refuses to do lists, so I'm a little scared of what they are going to get me. I had a great holiday celebrating with close friends, and it seems to be much better than the stress of travel and issues dealing with family.

[Pyro]

Update:
$250 cash
Battlefield 3
RC Helicopter

[Ddz]

Got
$100 cash
New boots
New gym bag full of new workout clothes
Seattle Sounders blanket
A free ride in a stretch-hummer to the casino and a free drink tab
Some candles and body lotion

Gave
Dresser & nightstand
Gucci Cologne
Electric toothbrushes
Garden figurines for Grandma
New boots x2
Wine

[Ddz]

Also, let's rage together:

Twitter Christmas Gift Complaints (Spoiled ass kids)

[tyven]

SPIDERMAN HAT

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...WL._AA160_.jpg

[Gokulo]

Trying to find where you parents hid presents was part of the fun of being a kid. Eventually we learned all the hiding places in the house and my folks had to stash shit at relatives'.

Why worry about finding them before! Once, when we were little, my cousin just waited when the present were already under the tree before Christmas Eve, and when everyone left the room and was busy with doing shit he just unpacked every present, lol.

[Deadgye]

230 dorrah, about 6 shirts, 1 pair of pjs. Was hoping for more money but I can't complain considering dad is paying for my undergrad and books.

[Aksannyi]

I never understood the appeal of searching for my presents before Christmas, half the fun was the anticipation and hoping I'd get something great. If I knew what I was already getting I'd probably just be more impatient about just getting it over with.

[arus2001]

Eh, I preferred to know if I was getting shit beforehand than be all excited only to have my soul crushed when I unwrap crap. I still remember the christmas where I got an electric bass guitar, only for it to be broken. My folks sent it back and I never got cash or a different gift in return. Fuckers. :<

[Melena]

Haven't really done christmas yet with the family due to scheduling issues, so actually doing that on the second, but Mother sent me and the wife $500 cash + some random knick knacks and a kitty calendar for the wife. Also took the wife to Disneyland as an early Christmas/late anniversary present.

As for what we gave

Dad: Nice Raiders Jacket, Goonies Blu Ray CE, and some Raiders christmas Lawn Gnomes
Dad's GF: Some appetizer plates for when they entertain guests + some bath and body works stuff
Brother: $50 Game Stop Gift Card + A Redneck Wine Glass for him and the wife (A 32oz Mason Jar on a Wine Glass Stem & Base)
Sister in law: $50 Home Depot Gift Card so she can buy some new tools for work
Mother: Tinkerbell statue with her Birthstone

[Melena]

I never understood the appeal of searching for my presents before Christmas, half the fun was the anticipation and hoping I'd get something great. If I knew what I was already getting I'd probably just be more impatient about just getting it over with.

I was horrible as a kid. I remember one year finding out my parents got me an Ultra Magnus Transformer for Christmas and sneaking it out to play with before they wrapped it -_-

[Conrad]

SPIDERMAN HAT

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...WL._AA160_.jpg

I GOT THE SAME KIND OF HAT EXCEPT BLACK WITH THE BATMAN SYMBOL

[hey]

I never understood the appeal of searching for my presents before Christmas, half the fun was the anticipation and hoping I'd get something great. If I knew what I was already getting I'd probably just be more impatient about just getting it over with.

Not knowing what you're getting just means you're probably getting a bunch of useless shit you don't want. Even if you just give a list of things you want, it's not really hard to figure out most of what you'll get based on cost, given priority, and past experience.

[Cream Soda]

http://www.boredpanda.com/worst-twit...ristmas-gifts/

[Aksannyi]

Not knowing what you're getting just means you're probably getting a bunch of useless shit you don't want. Even if you just give a list of things you want, it's not really hard to figure out most of what you'll get based on cost, given priority, and past experience.

Either way, it isn't like you're gong to go, "Mom, Dad, I looked at the gifts you spent your hard earned money on and they're total crap, get me something else." And if you are, well, you're part of the entitlement problem. I personally feel like if I knew what I was getting whether it sucked or not, I'd be less interested in Christmas in general. Giving a list says, "Here, these are some things I approve of, but you don't have to get me everything on this list and please try not to deviate too much from this list," but if I give a list of 50 things I'm still guessing by Christmas which 10 (or so) of those things will actually be under the tree and that's what I always enjoyed about Christmas.

[hey]

Either way, it isn't like you're gong to go, "Mom, Dad, I looked at the gifts you spent your hard earned money on and they're total crap, get me something else." And if you are, well, you're part of the entitlement problem.

I would definitely tell my parents not to waste their money on crap. Why would i want them to waste money on shit i'm never going to use? That's just silly. Of course, when i say that, it is always "don't buy that shit", not "buy me something else".

but if I give a list of 50 things I'm still guessing by Christmas which 10 (or so) of those things will actually be under the tree and that's what I always enjoyed about Christmas.

I've always just asked for a reasonable amount of things, so i could reasonably expect everything i ask for, but i guess if you go that route, sure. Of course, this ties into my previous point: if you're having someone else spend their money on you, you should make sure they aren't wasting their money. if you ask for 50 things knowing full well they can't afford to buy it all, you leave them guessing which you really want the most. And chances are they won't always guess right. Which the way i see it, is a waste of money. Even worse, it's a waste of someone else's money.

[Kobus]

Got:
Gift Card to Men's Wearhouse
White Dress Shirt
Belt
HDTV
Sherpa Throw (most comfortable thing ever)

Gave:
Brother and Sister in Law: Gift Cards
Niece and Nephew: Random toys
Dad: 18V Cordless Drill and Jeans
Mom: Gift Cards to Amazon and Coldwater Creek, 750GB External HDD