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Best and Worst/ strangest gift

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ChestyNut · 25/12/2018 16:36

Best gift- suitcase I’ve been lusting after for ages but couldn’t justify spending that much.

Worst/ strangest- a stollen

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Sausagefingers9 · 25/12/2018 16:38

Best gift is a onesie. It’s so cosy!

Worst gift was a shoe made out of pink chocolate.

123rd · 25/12/2018 16:39

Any fucking thing from my mil-sorry to go there soooo early in the thread.

Just dire every year. We actually asked for NO presents this year but oh no more plastic tat that I can't bear to actually throw in the bin- I guess the pta will be happy with the donations.

And before any one says don't be so ungrateful we have asked her to donate to charity instead. Sadly that doesn't seem to have happen

PavlovianLunge · 25/12/2018 16:41

Strangest gift was a glass eye. Blue, if anyone’s interested.

sunshinesupermum · 25/12/2018 16:41

Worst gift is a really hideous Orla Kiely vase!

bathtimesanity · 25/12/2018 16:42

Best gift this year, a load of books from my parents that I wanted!

Worst/funniest: this bottle stopper from my grandma, I don't even drink😂😂

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Galacticat · 25/12/2018 16:43

Worst/ Strangest: These plastic monkeys 😂
Best: Toss up between a heated throw and my kindle.

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Getoffthetableplease · 25/12/2018 16:44

Well I've only received one pair of £1 magic gloves from my seven year old (school Christmas shop) so with that being the entire haul I guess it's my best and worst gift Xmas Confused

Teddy1970 · 25/12/2018 16:44

Best and worst was today actually...best is a beautiful art deco diamond ring from DH and the worst is a tube of toothpaste! Not even posh toothpaste either, just plain old Aquafresh, my teeth are fine by the way I've just got a mad Aunt..

PsychoSyd · 25/12/2018 17:08

I got a spanner roll, complete with spanner's, from my Dad today.

In fairness, I did ask for it.

I love my spanner roll! 😍

trinity0097 · 25/12/2018 17:10

Hi-Vis vests for DH and I from my parents to keep in the car ‘just in case’

ChestyNut · 25/12/2018 17:23

sausage pink chocolate sounds yummy!

pavlovian a proper false eye? Xmas Hmm

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IggyAce · 25/12/2018 17:25

Best a lovely bracelet from dh &dcs, it was a lovely surprise.
Worst a hot chocolate mug gift set, not completely awful but my Aunt has a new care team and I quite miss the terrys chocolate orange that we always got given in previous years.

IndianaMoleWoman · 25/12/2018 17:27

Best - gorgeous Mulberry bag. Well done DH!

Worst - rancid cinnamon candle. I can’t stand cinnamon. Can’t help thinking it might be a passive aggressive “fuck you” from work secret Santa, but don’t really give a shit as I don’t have to go back to work until 7th Jan.

Redcherries · 25/12/2018 17:27

I’m really quite jealous @teddy1970 I decided this week I would like to build my jewellery collection and I adore Art Deco. Maybe a little late in the day to have added to my list!

We’re way behind you time wise so not had our gifts yet, but we only have one or two each and they are very likely to be what I would choose myself.

I got Dh when we were in the shop together so I know he will like his.

LittleLlamaontheduskyroad · 25/12/2018 17:31

Best: I only asked for one thing - my perfume. Got it.

Worst: nothing bad, but not seeing ILs until tomorrow. Their gifts are usually pretty horrendous.

recently · 25/12/2018 17:32

I got 2 presents so easy to rank!
Best: Tombland book
Worst: socks - but actually I like them too!

Truckingonandon · 25/12/2018 17:33

Id love a pink chocolate shoe!!

My worst is a planter basket-y thing with droopy sad looking plants in it from my absolutely mega rich boss. I've never ever expressed any interest in anything like this. It's absolutely a last second regift. It's a total insult and shows a complete lack of any thought. Nothing would have been better.

BoswellandForshort · 25/12/2018 17:33

Oh I love a stollen! Usually get given one as a gift but not this year sadly Xmas Sad

BadlyAgedMemes · 25/12/2018 17:34

I'm not sure which to nominate. I've really enjoyed bath goods, so maybe those are best? I got some books, which look great, but I haven't read yet. Also got a power bank, which is definitely the most useful.

The only "weird" gift I got is a professional blackhead extractor tool set! I don't even get blackheads, really. DH has just caught me watching sporner videos a lot, I guess... Blush

lastqueenofscotland · 25/12/2018 17:35

A 40cm le crueset casserole dish was my favourite

Some pencils nicked from the givers place of work was the worst

isseywithcats · 25/12/2018 17:37

best today my favourite perfume and a radley brolly purse set, the worst in a gift bag of goodies from my friend a big bar of marzipan i cant stand marzipan

Theweasleytwins · 25/12/2018 17:50

Best present- harry potter pjs and handprint jewellery from my children

Worst- 2 flannels in a gift bag from dhs grandmother
She also gave my dt some 15 year old mcdonalds toys

GlassLantern · 25/12/2018 18:31

Worst:
Gin and tonic candle- went to the charity shop unopened yesterday. Why? Just why?
Hat with a flower—packed up to return to John Lewis
Edinburgh rhubarb -gave 1 bottle away and binned one yesterday so of course I need more
Orla kiely utensil jar- because kitchen crap is a suitable gift-never

GlassLantern · 25/12/2018 18:33

Best: the dog bought me a very nice ring

Excited101 · 25/12/2018 18:36

The same notepad the same shape as a biscuit that she got me a few years ago...

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