Page 5 | Most pointless Christmas gifts

Ilovelblue · 25/12/2024 23:57

It wasn't this year but a couple of Christmases ago and a neighbour, with whom my Mum was reasonably friendly, bought her a Morrisons face flannel and own brand bubble bath (she didn't have a bath in the house, just a shower). The neighbour's husband delivered the gift and said his wife was like royalty, she was so perfect at choosing presents. I took both items and put them in the local charity shop for her.

Wildywondrous · 26/12/2024 00:00

@Snugglemonkey I didn't know that, I'll donate the next lot.

DDivaStar · 26/12/2024 00:04

4 pumpkin shape soup bowls with lids.

Cute if you want instagram pics in October (I don't).

A very generous gift but in fact we need simple cereal bowls not a gimmick.

Dillythedallyduck · 26/12/2024 00:06

I got a set of four rubber ducks dressed as doctors.
Utterly pointless but I bloody love them and will find a "point" for them eventually.
They make me happy!

Rachel1509 · 26/12/2024 00:09

“Trinkets” aka shit for the house. Useless clutter - can’t stand them

JaceLancs · 26/12/2024 00:12

3 bottles of whisky, 1 tequila and 1 wine - when im trying to lose weight, doing dry January and may even give up alcohol completely in 2025

Itsaswelltime · 26/12/2024 00:13

LushLemonTart · 25/12/2024 23:13

@Itsaswelltime can you take them back and exchange for plants or flowers? I'd be fuming too. Sounds quite bizarre.

Thanks, we have no use for plants as no outdoor space and our flat is tiny. Flowers would be nice. I passed the florist today and they are closed until 7th January! I might ask DH to go and get a refund then; we really need the money. However he seems to think it’s an amazing gift and keeps bringing it to me wherever I’m sitting. I just want to cry (for all sorts of reasons).

LushLemonTart · 26/12/2024 00:15

@Itsaswelltime why is he bringing it to you? Even worse. I'd go ape shit.

NoCarbsForMe · 26/12/2024 08:25

MildredTheOctopus · 25/12/2024 20:44

For me, it'd be the three bottles of alcohol, one from each member of my family. I'm an alcoholic, I've been in recovery for nearly two years and they're all very aware of it. Not a pointless gift for someone else, but a pretty bad one to receive personally.

I don't mind body lotion though, but I know I'm in the minority there! Anything that smells nice is always a winner with me.

Well done on the 2 years! 🙌

SantaBakula · 26/12/2024 14:39

Dillythedallyduck · 26/12/2024 00:06

I got a set of four rubber ducks dressed as doctors.
Utterly pointless but I bloody love them and will find a "point" for them eventually.
They make me happy!

What ever you decide to do with them make your sure you get them in a row ! 😆

gettingolderbutcooler · 26/12/2024 14:43

paperchainn · 25/12/2024 20:00

I'll go first...

Hat and glove set (haven't worn a hat or scarf since I was 10)🤣

Body lotion! Who actually bothers to apply that stuff😬

I see your body lotion and raise you a fucking set of hand creams. 🤣

curlywurlymum · 26/12/2024 14:45

User346897543 · 25/12/2024 20:17

A cliff richard autobiography and a copy of the New Testament

You win 😂

venusandmars · 26/12/2024 15:24

Very expensive extra virgin olive oil. Nice, except I haven't finished using the EVOO from last year, or the year before - there's only so much salad a girl can eat!

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paperchainn · 26/12/2024 17:48

@gettingolderbutcooler I'll happily swap for the hand creams!!🤣

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paperchainn · 26/12/2024 17:48

venusandmars · 26/12/2024 15:24

Very expensive extra virgin olive oil. Nice, except I haven't finished using the EVOO from last year, or the year before - there's only so much salad a girl can eat!

Can't you just use it when cooking??

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Glitterblue · 26/12/2024 17:52

paperchainn · 25/12/2024 20:00

I'll go first...

Hat and glove set (haven't worn a hat or scarf since I was 10)🤣

Body lotion! Who actually bothers to apply that stuff😬

Me, I use it. I have to use it after every bath or shower because I have such dry skin I get really uncomfortable and without it.

mathanxiety · 26/12/2024 18:28

MildredTheOctopus · 25/12/2024 20:44

For me, it'd be the three bottles of alcohol, one from each member of my family. I'm an alcoholic, I've been in recovery for nearly two years and they're all very aware of it. Not a pointless gift for someone else, but a pretty bad one to receive personally.

I don't mind body lotion though, but I know I'm in the minority there! Anything that smells nice is always a winner with me.

That's disgusting behaviour by the family members.

mathanxiety · 26/12/2024 18:45

Itsaswelltime · 26/12/2024 00:13

Thanks, we have no use for plants as no outdoor space and our flat is tiny. Flowers would be nice. I passed the florist today and they are closed until 7th January! I might ask DH to go and get a refund then; we really need the money. However he seems to think it’s an amazing gift and keeps bringing it to me wherever I’m sitting. I just want to cry (for all sorts of reasons).

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Why not just cry?
And tell him to stop.

tuvamoodyson · 26/12/2024 18:47

DailyCake · 25/12/2024 20:46

I use body lotion every day, sometimes twice a day when I go to the gym.

Always use body lotion after my shower/bath.

FictionalCharacter · 26/12/2024 22:18

gettingolderbutcooler · 26/12/2024 14:43

I see your body lotion and raise you a fucking set of hand creams. 🤣

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I got a set of hand creams! I love it - I use hand cream all the time and these are really nice ones.

comeondover · 26/12/2024 23:44

MildredTheOctopus · 25/12/2024 20:44

For me, it'd be the three bottles of alcohol, one from each member of my family. I'm an alcoholic, I've been in recovery for nearly two years and they're all very aware of it. Not a pointless gift for someone else, but a pretty bad one to receive personally.

I don't mind body lotion though, but I know I'm in the minority there! Anything that smells nice is always a winner with me.

That's really shit, Mildred. Sorry. Here, have some MN flowers instead

comeondover · 27/12/2024 00:00

gettingolderbutcooler · 26/12/2024 14:43

I see your body lotion and raise you a fucking set of hand creams. 🤣

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Oh no, I gave someone hand creams! I use them all the time. It was someone I don't know. I thought it was more imaginative than standard smellies, chocs or whatever.

Itsannamay · 27/12/2024 00:24

Twogonksandapencil · 25/12/2024 23:23

I once got a whole host of gluten free baking ingredients as a Christmas present from a friend (gluten free flour, baking powder etc). I don't have a gluten intolerance and have never followed a gluten free diet (however the friend was eating gluten free at the time). It did seem that she had just cleared out one of her kitchen cupboards ...

What on earth....