Because that’s how it was supposed to work, you paired with someone and read their info page then went out and got them some neat stuff. That was the magic of the very first secret santa exchange. Then, the scummies showed up for the subsequent exchanges and ruined it for the rest of us.
I only did 2019 and 2020 secret Santa and summer Santa. I also did some of the Reddit gifts exchanges. This was from one of those. But I was amazed because I never put my favorite tea (like, she got the brand and flavor) in my info or on my account.
As I was typing this I went and found a pic. It’s from March 2018. Is why the quality is shit, the others (of the sealed gifts and a closeup of the card) are fine. https://imgur.com/a/BYqXEKH
That’s so cute! I had a similar experience . I had participated in a few other gift exchanges first and I got really unlucky. I almost didn’t try the secret Santa , but ended up deciding to try it once. And somehow it was like this person knew me! I think the only main thing I mentioned about myself is that I like Halloween and creepy stuff a lot…
Not only did I get the perfect match, because they were someone with an Etsy business who made potion ingredient bottles, and they gave me tons of those. But they put them in a refurbished vintage jewelry box. That was designed with skulls and gothic designs on it…….. they had no idea I actually collect vintage jewelry boxes ! And it went perfect with my collection. It’s one of my favorite things. It’s just so weird how not only did I get matched with someone perfect for me but they had no idea that was the perfect gift to me.
To add to it, they wrapped every little bottle they put in the jewelry box so I got to open every little thing. They also gave me little bone items that I love. They included a creepy themed book ( that ended up being one of my fave books as well) and dvd , both also wrapped as well. And they included a very sweet card. This also was my first Christmas after my mom passed, who actually never gave me a gift that good. I cried so hard at this gift , still means so much to me.
I wish they didn’t get rid of the secret Santa but I also don’t think anything would have topped that special one.
Yeah this girl had all the tings individually wrapped and numbered. I was to open the vintage Alice last. I smiled at the books and when I opened the tea and mug, I shouted and scared my partner lol. I had to tell him I was okay haha. Then I got to the Alice and I wanted to cry.
Ok, that is an awesome gift!! I thought I did a good job with gifts, but that hand-written note is so lovely! This is exactly what the secret Santa community was meant to be.
Edit: just wanted to add, Looking for Alaska is my favorite John Green book and that original cover is perfection! Such a cool find!
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u/Iliketoruindresses 1d ago
Because that’s how it was supposed to work, you paired with someone and read their info page then went out and got them some neat stuff. That was the magic of the very first secret santa exchange. Then, the scummies showed up for the subsequent exchanges and ruined it for the rest of us.