The "What I Got For Christmas" Thread

[ErikCLDR]

From my Parents:
- Canon EOS Rebel XT
- 2gb Memory
- Case + Strap
- $175.00 Check
- Membership to a ski club
- Hand warmers
- 2 shirts from Abercrombie
- A pair of pajama pants from Abercrombie
- *Promise* that I will get a replacement car

From My Sister
- 2 DVDs
- Shirt from Ralph Lauren
- A Book

From Relatives so far
- Grandpa: $150
- Aunt & Uncle: $50
- Uncle: $25 to iTunes

Still waiting for
- Other Aunt and Uncle
- Grandma
- Other Aunt and Uncle
- "Grandma" like relative
- Cousin
- Godparents

 

[zap2]

-Super Mario Galaxy, Gears of War, Mass Effect
-4000 Wii Points, 3200 MS Points
-65USD iTunes
-140USD(that I got on black friday)


And cash from the rest of the family

 

[ClassicBean]

- three $5 bills
- two pounds of dog feces
- 1/2 can of ginger ale

 

[Schtumple]

I hate it when people get loads of presents and still expect more, seriously, if your like that, your a spoilt brat, grow up.

I refuse to tell my parents what to buy me for xmas simply because i hate them spending loads of money on me, always feels like i don't deserve it, I got a hoody, a long sleeve tshirt and a scarf this year, all things i have been badly needing and I'm very grateful they got them.

If you don't expect anything, your always surprised, if you beg and beg your parents to buy you a 360, wii or macbook pro etc, wheres the surprise in that?

sorry for the rant, but some people are so materialistic it drives me crazy.

 

[mariahlullaby]

sorry for the rant, but some people are so materialistic it drives me crazy.

Well....this IS a forum where people come to talk about the expensive toys they have and want. Materliasim is kind of a given

 

[ClassicBean]

I hate it when people get loads of presents and still expect more, seriously, if your like that, your a spoilt brat, grow up.

I refuse to tell my parents what to buy me for xmas simply because i hate them spending loads of money on me, always feels like i don't deserve it, I got a hoody, a long sleeve tshirt and a scarf this year, all things i have been badly needing and I'm very grateful they got them.

If you don't expect anything, your always surprised, if you beg and beg your parents to buy you a 360, wii or macbook pro etc, wheres the surprise in that?

sorry for the rant, but some people are so materialistic it drives me crazy.

I hear you. I felt a little bit bad asking for a pound of dog feces because I knew that I wouldn't be surprised when I opened it. But, much to my amazement, I got TWO pounds of dog feces, not just one. So even when you demand something, a surprise can arrive right under your nose.

 

[Blue Velvet]

Let's just try to stick on topic and hold back the moralising just for today, thanks.

 

[pimentoLoaf]

* The two sequels to this;
* WinXP Home & AVG Pro 2/yr for use under Bootcamp on my laptop Intel Mac (which I'll have to buy first as my aging PowerBook doesn't have Intel chips);
* Ultimate Cajon Subdivision DVD;
* 50th Anniversary Edition of Carousel DVD;
* HP #7: Order of the Phoenix DVD -- thank gosh for filmmaking saving the confused mess the book series fifth volume seemed to be.

The day is young: I have a Xmas lunch to go to and that almost always results in a bottle of wine.

 

[SkyBell]

I didn't get much, The simpsons movie, some money, etc. But my grandmother wants to come over for "something special"

 

[echeck]

Well....this IS a forum where people come to talk about the expensive toys they have and want. Materliasim is kind of a given

Ha ha! My thoughts exactly.

As for me, my wife and I decided not to give gifts to each other this year. We got a Color Wonder coloring book for our two year old son, and he loves it.

It's so nice that an eight dollar coloring book with markers makes him happy because it won't be too long when he'll be asking for an iMac or ridiculously over-priced clothes.

The best Christmas for me is what I'm doing right now. Spending time with my family, my son in front of me with his coloring book, my wife sitting next to me while we're watching the old Miracle on 34th Street. Back to the movie!

Merry Christmas to everyone!!

 

[ghall]

None, Santa forgot to come.

Actually we don't do Christmas until the afternoon, so I haven't gotten my presents yet. And even then it won't be everything. I have Christmas, part 2 with my Mom's family on Saturday.

When it comes to receiving gifts, I don't go for quantity, I go for quality. One cool thing is much better than a ton of crap.

 

[kainjow]

- two pounds of dog feces

I heard that was the top selling gift this year.

Some of my siblings made me an arty set of my company's logo painted on textured wooden frames. Very cool and unique.

I also got a Jawbone Bluetooth headset for my iPhone and iChat.

My Xmas started on Friday and still isn't over. It's great just relaxing with family and playing with the niece and nephew.

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[zap2]

if you beg and beg your parents to buy you a 360, wii or macbook pro etc, wheres the surprise in that?

pff...forget surprises....."I want money, thats what I want"

some people are so materialistic it drives me crazy.

Its xMas...isn't that what its about?

 

[KingYaba]

Seems silly the printer I purchased does not come with a freakin' $10 USB cable. ****ing Hewlett Packard, I purchase a $300 printer and you can't throw in a USB cable? Now I have to drive two hours for a ten dollar item.

Why are you staring? People purchase things for themselves all the time!

 

[devilot]

I didn't see anyone begging for more gifts, no?

At any rate, the way my fambly does it; is if you see something awesome leading up to Christmas, snag it-- then that becomes your gift. One less thing for them to worry about, and they get the satisfaction of having "gotten" you a gift you'll like and use.

This year's been an amazing Christmas (gift-wise).

Had a Secret Santa who got me some kick ass goodies:

• US Naval mug
• US Naval multi-color pen
• US Naval notebook
• "Whirrled Peas" bumper sticker
• and a red MINI-inspired tee (not yet arrived)

From someone v special, this absolutely amazing blankie: Barefoot Dreams CozyChic™ (twin sized) in rich espresso. This is easily the most amazing gift I've gotten all year and probably from many years. I love love love love love this blanket. Stock photo:



He also got me matching slippers, and the "coolest" thing: PJ warmers! Like an envelope that you place towel/ PJs, etc. into and it heats 'em up so they don't freeze your widdle tushie.




And from extended & immediate family (& Santa ):

• $25 Macy*s GC
• $25 Amazon GC
• $?? Peet's (Coffee & Tea) GC
• Rodney the Reindeer plush (larger of the 2-- pic pulled off google) and matching coin pouch
  
  
  
  
• Some cash (gonna pay off some CC debt, ugh )
• A set of little cat-shaped magnets
• A tiny "snowglobe" KrispyKreme ornament
• A kick in the pants (a portfolio to display art)
• An adorable acorn-shaped ceramic candle

Whew. That was a long-ass list.

 

[Rapmastac1]

This wasn't a big Christmas but I still enjoyed it a lot. I went to my Aunts and spent the night. I got a few things that I have been wanting for a while....


Here is what I got ->

Xbox 360 Holiday Bundle (with 2 free games)
Xbox Live for one year
PGR3 and Oblivion
HDMI Cables to hook it up to my HP HD Monitor I got for my B-Day (graphics look absolutely amazing on that display using Hi-Def)
200 Cash
75.00 Gift Certificate for Best Buy
A pair of dress pants with a matching shirt and four ties
And then I got a few odds'n ends.

Overall it was a good Christmas, I still have the Gingerbread house to make later this afternoon. And I'm still using the present I got last year for Christmas (My trusty first gen Macbook white).

Merry Christmas!

 

[Jasonbot]

None, Santa forgot to come.

Actually we don't do Christmas until the afternoon, so I haven't gotten my presents yet. And even then it won't be everything. I have Christmas, part 2 with my Mom's family on Saturday.

When it comes to receiving gifts, I don't go for quantity, I go for quality. One cool thing is much better than a ton of crap.

Divorced parents? Me too. Don't you love the double presents

 

[mpw]

...- two pounds of dog feces...

That would've been funnier if you had waited for somebody else to quote it, bringing it up a couple of post later yourself looks desperate for the laugh.

I heard that was the top selling gift this year...

See, it would've worked out

None, Santa forgot to come. ...

This made me laugh. ghall you're a funny guy, or a joke.

 

[letsgorangers]

from extended fam:
target gift cards + money (i think i will buy a polar HR monitor)
some body stuff

mom, sis, + dad:
pj pants
nip/tuck dvds
beatles magnets + collage, a heatable/chillable flax pouch thing for headaches (all handmade by sis)

"santa":
new backpack (mountain hardwear enterprise)
lots of books
some body stuff
new planner (thesis writing begins come january so i need to be very organized)
money

best friend:
a cat bowl decorated with art created by a patient at st. jude (it's gorgeous and knowing that the money went to a great place makes it even better -- she works at st. jude)


whoever remarked about people being spoiled, my mother would be more upset if i told her i wanted nothing than if i just gave her a list of a few things to get me. she likes buying us presents, just like we like getting her presents! it's fun -- chill out. i care more about having a family and getting to be around them than any present, but getting and giving gifts is a lot of fun.

 

[Prof.]

Here's what I got:

320GB External HD for TimeMachine
2 PS3 Games (TimeShift & CoD4)
A kick @$$ jacket
$60 iTunes cards
3 Shirts
1 Sweater
Jamba Juice Card
Socks
Boxers
$50 Target Gift Card

I think thats it...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Prof.

 

[furcalchick]

didn't want much, but here's what i got.

from the family
-pair of pure gold earrings (to replace the ones that broke)
-earring cleaners
-hairbands (to hold my hair of course)
-two pajama tops

from macheist
-wallet
-catalog

already got the stuff i wanted earlier this year. and plus, we're trying to simplify our life.

 

[PlaceofDis]

two shirts.
a pen set.
a pair of plugs.
some candles.

a couple of gift cards from co-workers
some tea and mugs from my boss.

 

[Kashchei]

I got:
A pair of jeans (that fit)
Two calendars (Provence & Scotland)
A new clock radio
A thicker comforter (my apt has crap insulation)
lots of edible goodies

Merry Christmas to all!

 

[G5Unit]

A new belt, pair of socks, shirt, more socks and money[:

 

[Schnebar]

I was asking for a rebel xti with some lens but I thought I would just waite until the next rebel comes out in feb.

So I got a good for one free rebel voucher
2 Sweatshirts
3 T-shirts
Some random other things and money.