Best Christmas Gift I Ever Got Was........

But my best gift was a bb gun.  My mother had said no way, but my father got it for me anyway.  Funny thing was that after I got it, my mom admitted to me that she had wanted one at the exact same age, and ended up getting one from her aunt after her mom told her no.  Odd bit of family history repeating itself.

I still have it!

A baby is an awesome Christmas gift

Well, my husband came home yesterday after 5 weeks (3 in the hospital and 2 in rehab) so that is our best gift.  Hoping he feels well enough to celebrate - since he's not getting around too well we are doing Eve and Day here ...which is a little overwhelming, but it'll be fine.

geotina said:

My Doll:

Oh how I wanted a certain doll when I was young.  Tiny Tears.  Wasn't a facy doll, but a true baby doll.  My godmother's sister was a seamstress and she had several outfits for the doll made including some dolly sized diapers.  It was the year that Santa came to the door at my grandmother's house.  Wow, there he was and he had that Tiny Tears' doll for me.  Here I am, in my 60's, and I still have that doll.  She is wrapped in tissue in the bottom of my cedar chest along with most of her outfits.  She is still in pretty good shape, the litle nick she had on her face was fixed a few years ago at the Doll Hospital.  The next morning there was a stroller for me by the tree and a blanket, sweater and hat my mom made for my doll.

I had lots of wonderful gifts through the years but that doll is still so very special.

Pease and Blessings to All - Tina

Oh my word! I had a Tiny Tears too. I had forgotten all about her. 

Are/were you in England? 

Can't believe it but growing up (about 12) always wanted hot curlers and my parents would hand out the presents and when it was revealed that they were hot curlers I started crying.  Probably only used them for a year and then moved on to something else.  But that was a really fond memory which sticks with me today.  Can honestly say I'd not be using them now  As an adult my husband has given me so many uniqe gifts, one being an epilady (can you women remember them - they hurt like heck and  cost about $60 20 years ago - quit using it after a week - ikes it hurt big time), he also gave me a Garmin which I'm just loving.  Too many things to remember, but it's good that we have too many memories to write down.  Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Kim

thxmiker said:

I was rated by three

I was rated by three different oncologists (MD Anderson, UCLA, and a local Oncologist)  as stage IV and palative care.   We just got the news Thursday (19Dec2013) that I am in remission and have zero signs of cancer growth!   This year was my best Christmas gift ever!   Else, Every Christmas with my wife for the last 22 years. (We have been married for 19 years coming up on 20.)

 

Best Always,  mike

mike that is amazing....well done

my fav was a doll also....but not Tiny Tears....she was Bestsy Wetsy....very like TT.  I remember coming down the stairs on Christmas morning before my parents.  The lights on the tree were not on yet so the whole living room seemed very still and magic.....the tinsel on the tree so glittery .....and there she was under the tree with a small pink cradle.  She had a lot of clothes made both by my mom and by and aunt.....that was 60 years ago and she sits in my sewing room.... I change her clothes at least twice a year from summer dress and winter snow suit.....I love that baby doll....everytime I walk into that room and see her, she makes me smile

mags

ketziah35 said:

When I was 11

We had a fire in our house and were displaced in a cheesy hotel for a month while the house underwent repairs. The best gift was able to return to our home with my family in time for the big fat Greek Xmas without the Greeks. Everyone in my family (and we have been in this area since the 1600's so it is a lot of people) to pray for us and spend the holidays with us. being with my cousins and family was the best gift ever.  My neighbors who had been taking care of us after school sinc we couldn't come home stopped by with little home gifts like a plant or cookies. I don't think anyone will understand the magnitude of having all of these people in our lives. We had people from different countries, political views and religions innour neighborhood and they were busy with work and community activities, but they took care of us and took time to welcome us back to the neighborhood. The only thing I can figure is that most of the neighborhood was full of doctors engineers and etc, but they came from places where people suffered and ususay people who have suFedEx have a lot of compassion towards others that do as well:  This effort has shaped me into my adulthood. Sharing was the gift that keeps on giving. They set an example for my siblings and that we follow everyday.

 

Luv ktz

I had a Shetland pony before I graduated to quarter horses, Indian Ponies and rodeos.

When my father bought the pony, he came with a harness and gear for a cart, but no cart.  All summer and fall I would hook him to the harness and train him with Gee and Haw and had him pulling firewood. I never imagined having something like a cart for real.

On Christmas morning my father said to go outside and there in the driveway was a shiny beautiful bright RED pony cart.  I know it must of cost a fortune in Those days to get something that heavy shipped to Alaska.  I loved it so.  My sister and I would ride him in to town to pick up odds and ends for mom in that cart (it was 3 1/2 miles to town). I also rode that pony cart in every parade the town had. And continued to ride it even after I got the "big" horses.

My Dad always knew the right things to get me.

Winter Marie