The shit Christmas presents of 22 thread.

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Another year, another round of presents from family that I cannot use. I have a serious food allergy and another health condition that means that I can't eat or use some foods/cosmetics. These are not new health issues, had them since childhood, yet there is not a single gift out of the few that I received that I can make use of. I decided to be blunt this year (after years of unsuaitable gifts) and tell the givers that I can't use their gifts due allergy etc but thanks anyway. Now I'm an ungracious brat. Am I? "It's not their fault I'm fussy." I'm really not, I just don't want to get sick. I would prefer not to do the gift thing as I'm not overly bothered about that part of Christmas, but I would be ruining it for everyone else, everyone else who gets decent thoughtful presents based on knowing what they like, it's shit when those thoughts are not reciprocated.

Anyone else want to join the naff presents club.

From DM I got a basket full of body shop stuff... I know this would be a brilliant present for some and they can be pretty pricey, I am grateful, but I have had eczema all my life. I've tried body shop stuff in the past, which DM knew caused me a really bad flare up 😬

Similar to the above... a friend got me bath salts & body lotion sets which I again am grateful for the thought but can't use any of it.

SIL got me 3 books that I already bought myself. She knew this as I was with her when I bought them 🙈

@ChristmasPresentsof22 next year don't buy every single idiot in your family a gift - make a donation in their name to an allergy charity. I think The Natasha Foundation is named after that poor girl who died from the Pret sandwich. Also provide them with books and literature about food allergies and the risks.
Actually don't wait until next year for that - do it asap.
Infact sit them all down now and say "Ok everyone... please I am asking you nicely what is it about allergies you don't understand? What do you think it means? Are you all really that stupid?"
People need to take allergies seriously. Bunch of morons.

Surely if you buy clothes for someone you include the receipt in case the size is wrong? It's probably better that someone assumes you're smaller than you are - for years in my 20s my Nan would buy me XL tights every Xmas without fail.

My mother who had known me for 50 years, has copped out again and bought me not one, but two Baylis and Harding gift sets. Second year on the trot for the same present.

I'd really rather she didn't bother. They will be in the next charity raffle so I suppose on a roundabout way someone will benefit.

Rather rubbish gift from ML which was clearly a charity buy or a regifting as it’s not been on sale for years. I’d not have minded, as cost of living is tight for many this year - but she quite happily asked for a pretty expensive gift from us and has booked yet another holiday. I am tempted to not bother next time!

My work secret Santa present was awful, I'm not bothering next year. I had rose wine (I don't drink), and hand cream.. I hate hand cream. I thought only elderly women used it.

A jar of peaches in Courvoisier. Who wants that?

A cropped jumper from (D)H. I am tall, and have never been known to wear a cropped jumper. Also PJs that don't fit. Merry Christmas.

I was 6 months pregnant at Christmas last year. My work secret Santa got me two bottles of wine and my boss also got me a bottle of wine, they are still sitting in a cupboard somewhere.......

FIL has presented me with a Peter Storm raincoat which I presume he chose because it was a bargain (the tag says "Was £100 now £25"). I don't need a new raincoat, it's a hideous sky blue colour, and it's a size 8 when I'm a 12-14. 🙄 I'm not going to embarrass myself by trying it on.

Giving people things that you know they are allergic to, and accusing them of being 'fussy', is not just thoughtless; it's cruel.

Rewrap it today, stick a label on it and shove it in the top of the wardrobe. Put a note in your phone for 1st Dec or whenever you begin doing your xmas shopping to remind you to say "Oh, it's OK MIL, we don't need a list/suggestion as I've got you the perfect gift already"

@purplethings Life is too short...and the crap kettle won't last that long if you're a bit "heavy-handed" with it Just buy the LeCreuset one and sneak it in at Easter.

The title of the thread isn't presents we are content with 😂😂

We did this this year. Only bought for new grandson and gave cash to brothers step daughter ( she's on a skiing trip with school and wanted spending money). It has been life changing not to have to buy stuff or receive shite. Just fabulous.

Could you try and exchange it?

Tell him the kettle is unsafe and show him why then buy your kettle.

I'm actually worried as I bought someone Limoncello and another chocolate from hotel Chocolat.

I got some pound shop that from my mum o feel bad as she tries but it's all rather pointless as it just sits there unopened until I donate it somewhere.

My only present this year was a bottle of Britney Spears fantasy. It gave me a good laugh though, I sprayed lots of it and asked DP if he thought it smelt like high school? He was so surprised that it did😂

Wow that's a seriously weird gift. Good job they weren't still warm , you might have to wonder if he'd stolen them from a passing jogger, or recently dead person. Perhaps you should get him some pre worn underpants.

My husband gave me a wireless games controller, I've never expressed a need or want for one and I'll never take it out of the packaging. I had a little cry in the shower over it, it's such a thoughtless gift.

This year is the first year we are not exchanging presents and the relief!

I wanted to stop ten years ago but my SIL refused.

The gift for me has been not having to try and come up with something suitable for everyone. It's a revelation!

I got a CD with loads of 70s songs on it. All good you’d think, until you realise I don’t have a CD player 🙄 🙄 😆 It’s going to be remaining in the packet for now. I’m just hoping the giver doesn’t give me a CD player for my birthday/next Christmas as I really don’t want one. I like listening to Spotify on my phone or Alexa.

Wrong thread

They aren't as vile a Ferrero Roche but they are a close second in the award for ' I don't give a shit about you so here is a generic gift that took absolutely no thought whatsoever".