What gift is the best or the worst that you ever received?

[EvelynD2]

When I was in elementary school, I was so embarrassed when I opened my gift at the classroom Christmas party! It was a pair of ruffled underwear! Before the end of the day, I wrapped them in paper towels and threw them in the trash. I sure wasn't about to get on the school bus with them!

 

[EvelynD2]

As an elementary teacher, the funniest gift I got was from a kindergartener. I thanked her for a gift and she said "My mom didn't need it anymore"! . That shows you that kids repeat what they hear! I loved the gift and the thought behind it.

 

[FroggyCelineT]

From my father-in-law and his 2nd wife... a pair of blue woolen gloves and stockings, bought at the flea market - the others had received gold jewelry... I understood the message...my husband has decided that we will never go again

 

[wombat146]

From my father-in-law and his 2nd wife... a pair of blue woolen gloves and stockings, bought at the flea market - the others had received gold jewelry... I understood the message...my husband has decided that we will never go again

Well that was unkind Celine, I wouldn't be bothered with them anymore either!

 

[wombat146]

As an elementary teacher, the funniest gift I got was from a kindergartener. I thanked her for a gift and she said "My mom didn't need it anymore"! . That shows you that kids repeat what they hear! I loved the gift and the thought behind it.

oh dear!!! lol!!! My eldest son taught me that when he started kindergarten, his teacher was named Lynn, a friend of mine......... she said me to a couple of weeks later, with a grin "Hope you and Ron got over the fight you had the other evening!!!" hahahaaa!!! Yes, said son had told the class that his Mummy and Daddy had a big fight when it was his turn to stand up and say something about his family!! hahhaaa!!!!

 

[EvelynD2]

From my father-in-law and his 2nd wife... a pair of blue woolen gloves and stockings, bought at the flea market - the others had received gold jewelry... I understood the message...my husband has decided that we will never go again

That is so sad! I am sorry this happened as I know it was probably hurtful to you. I am so glad your husband is kind and loving and is protecting you from being put in this position again!

 

[EvelynD2]

oh dear!!! lol!!! My eldest son taught me that when he started kindergarten, his teacher was named Lynn, a friend of mine......... she said me to a couple of weeks later, with a grin "Hope you and Ron got over the fight you had the other evening!!!" hahahaaa!!! Yes, said son had told the class that his Mummy and Daddy had a big fight when it was his turn to stand up and say something about his family!! hahhaaa!!!!

Ha!ha! I know it’s funny now and we can all laugh but I know it was probably embarrassing when it happened!

 

[bcgal00]

I've not ever rec'd a bad gift, maybe one I didn't care much about but not terrible. One of the best gifts I ever got was tickets to Elton John's Farewell Tour. My daughter got them for us for Xmas but we had to wait until Oct to go. It was amazing.

 

[EvelynD2]

I've not ever rec'd a bad gift, maybe one I didn't care much about but not terrible. One of the best gifts I ever got was tickets to Elton John's Farewell Tour. My daughter got them for us for Xmas but we had to wait until Oct to go. It was amazing.

Oh, Rae, that is awesome! I'm sure that concert was amazing!

 

[bcgal00]

Oh, Rae, that is awesome! I'm sure that concert was amazing!

I hadn't been to a concert in probably 15 years or so, plus it was his farewell tour, he's done performing now, so this was extra special. I'm so glad I got to go.

 

[Lynn Grieveson]

We visited a member of my husband's family and they had forgotten it was my birthday so they carefully wrapped up a tea towel in nice wrapping paper. It was a well-used tea towel ... I tried to thank graciously but not sure I managed to be very convincing

Best present was a book that my husband ordered from England about the artwork and design process of one of my favourite printmakers, and I didn't know he even knew I liked her. We now know each other's taste very well. It was the first birthday after we had effectively remarried (each other!) so very special. Best Christmas present was a gorgeous leaf pendant necklace that same year, which I wear all the time.

 

[Amandajk]

When I was in elementary school, I was so embarrassed when I opened my gift at the classroom Christmas party! It was a pair of ruffled underwear! Before the end of the day, I wrapped them in paper towels and threw them in the trash. I sure wasn't about to get on the school bus with them!

Ohhhh @EvelynD2 !!! Bless your heart! I agree, I would have done the same thing. How odd to give such a gift!! Funny memory now though, isn't it?!
Worst gift? Not sure. But I do know that a newly married man can make some poor gifting choices. Early in our marriage I got a terry bathrobe that was HIS size. Hmmm And another year I got a toaster oven. No thank you! LOL!!

Best gift- We've been gifted cars, new set of tires, tickets to fly internationally. But the best gift was God reuniting our family after 10 horrendous months of "no contact" estrangement (including the 3 grands). Those months nearly killed the two of us- quite literally. But we got what we prayed for- a softening of hearts and healing of them too, and our family is now closer and more joyful than ever before. I dearly love our DIL and family. Yes. that is the best gift ever. #kiss3Of course , that would never have been possible without The Gift - the One we celebrate at Christmas time.Christmas Tree

 

[Cherylndesigns]

I don't get surprised very often, but this year, when I was in Florida for 3 weeks in November, I told my husband that i REALLY missed the palm trees.

When I got home, he had gotten me a lighted, artificial palm tree that's SO pretty - it has two "stalks" on it and LED lights wrapped around the trunks and out of the fronds. That's the way they decorate the palm trees there.

 

[EvelynD2]

Ohhhh @EvelynD2 !!! Bless your heart! I agree, I would have done the same thing. How odd to give such a gift!! Funny memory now though, isn't it?!
Worst gift? Not sure. But I do know that a newly married man can make some poor gifting choices. Early in our marriage I got a terry bathrobe that was HIS size. Hmmm And another year I got a toaster oven. No thank you! LOL!!

Best gift- We've been gifted cars, new set of tires, tickets to fly internationally. But the best gift was God reuniting our family after 10 horrendous months of "no contact" estrangement (including the 3 grands). Those months nearly killed the two of us- quite literally. But we got what we prayed for- a softening of hearts and healing of them too, and our family is now closer and more joyful than ever before. I dearly love our DIL and family. Yes. that is the best gift ever. #kiss3Of course , that would never have been possible without The Gift - the One we celebrate at Christmas time.Christmas Tree

Amanda, I am so glad that your family has been restored! That is such a wonderful gift! I am so glad that God worked out all of the obstacles that were standing in the way of your family being reunited! I also am so thankful to the One we celebrate Christmas for!

 

[EvelynD2]

I don't get surprised very often, but this year, when I was in Florida for 3 weeks in November, I told my husband that i REALLY missed the palm trees.

When I got home, he had gotten me a lighted, artificial palm tree that's SO pretty - it has two "stalks" on it and LED lights wrapped around the trunks and out of the fronds. That's the way they decorate the palm trees there.

Cheryl, what a wonderful surprise that was for you when you got home! You have such a thoughtful husband!

 

[EvelynD2]

We visited a member of my husband's family and they had forgotten it was my birthday so they carefully wrapped up a tea towel in nice wrapping paper. It was a well-used tea towel ... I tried to thank graciously but not sure I managed to be very convincing

Best present was a book that my husband ordered from England about the artwork and design process of one of my favourite printmakers, and I didn't know he even knew I liked her. We now know each other's taste very well. It was the first birthday after we had effectively remarried (each other!) so very special. Best Christmas present was a gorgeous leaf pendant necklace that same year, which I wear all the time.

Oh, Lynn! How could you keep a straight face when you opened the tea towel?! I don't have a poker face so I would not have been able to pull that off! . What wonderful gifts you received from your husband! It is most special because he knows what is dear to your heart and wants to make you happy.

 

[EvelynD2]

I hadn't been to a concert in probably 15 years or so, plus it was his farewell tour, he's done performing now, so this was extra special. I'm so glad I got to go.

I am so happy you got to go as well! That gift was a once in a lifetime and priceless gift!