7th Annual TPL Christmas Exchange
thebadgerpiper
Master
in General
Hey everyone!
The time has come for another Christmas gift exchange! While I know I again haven't been the most active poster this year, don't think I haven't forgotten my good friends here. No way would I let a year pass without our forum having a chance to spread some good holiday cheer.
The same rules apply this year:
Sign up on the link below if you want to join. Remember, only join if you plan on participating.
It's important to sign up on Elfster, as that's how names are drawn/addresses are sent to each other.
Build up/edit your wish list so your Secret Santa has an idea on what to get you. You're not limited to pipes/tobacco, but remember to keep it reasonable.
The last day to sign up is Sunday, December 4th. Names will automatically be sent on Monday the 5th.
Spending limit is $30. You're free to go over if you wish, but no one is required to.
Gifts should be sent out in time to reach your Secret Santa before Christmas. You can be the judge of this, but the earlier the better, if only to ease my mind that everyone is accounted for.
We've had a great time each year, and I'm proud to say that there haven't been anyone that's ended up on the permanent naughty list due to skipping out on sending their gifts out. Let's keep the tradition trucking along and continue having a great time!
https://www.elfster.com/gift-exchanges/d878d1e2-915a-4317-ae75-6dfd1bbe8937/?join=zdg3
The time has come for another Christmas gift exchange! While I know I again haven't been the most active poster this year, don't think I haven't forgotten my good friends here. No way would I let a year pass without our forum having a chance to spread some good holiday cheer.
The same rules apply this year:
Sign up on the link below if you want to join. Remember, only join if you plan on participating.
It's important to sign up on Elfster, as that's how names are drawn/addresses are sent to each other.
Build up/edit your wish list so your Secret Santa has an idea on what to get you. You're not limited to pipes/tobacco, but remember to keep it reasonable.
The last day to sign up is Sunday, December 4th. Names will automatically be sent on Monday the 5th.
Spending limit is $30. You're free to go over if you wish, but no one is required to.
Gifts should be sent out in time to reach your Secret Santa before Christmas. You can be the judge of this, but the earlier the better, if only to ease my mind that everyone is accounted for.
We've had a great time each year, and I'm proud to say that there haven't been anyone that's ended up on the permanent naughty list due to skipping out on sending their gifts out. Let's keep the tradition trucking along and continue having a great time!
https://www.elfster.com/gift-exchanges/d878d1e2-915a-4317-ae75-6dfd1bbe8937/?join=zdg3
Comments
Whoohoo! 🥳
There are some out there who have already put their names “in the hat” to be a Secret Santa or to participate in a Secret Santa Gift Exchange.
Do you know where this tradition started?
Don’t worry if you can’t answer that because no one really knows. Some do believe that it may have started with a Swedish custom named “Julklapp” (Christmas Knock). Reportedly, several hundred years aga there was a tradition in Sweden to knock on the door of a neighbor or friend and leave a small gift on the doorstep.
Of course, St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor (the country of Turkey), was the first “Secret Santa.” He had a reputation for giving secret gifts to people who needed it. Legend has it that he knew of a father with three daughters who had no money. The daughters were of marrying age but without a dowry they couldn't get married. St. Nicholas went by the hovel one night and saw the girls had hung their stockings up to dry. He placed gold coins in each stocking thereby starting the tradition of Secret Santa and hanging stockings on the fireplace for gifts.
As for the low participation this year, don’t lose heart. It’s not about the quantity of participants, but the quality! Every year has been a treat, and even with only four participating this year, we’re going to have another great one this Christmas! 😃
Yay!!! And you didn't get coal 🤣😂
I didn't open it yet...so excited
Where is the snow? I need snow❄️
We are supposed to have another storm on the way, only another 4”-12” over the next few days though.
"Only" 🤣😆😂
You can have it!