These Are The Adult Equivalent Of Finding Out Santa Isn't Real
Reddit user Just_Surround_2108 asked: 'What is the adult version of finding out that Santa Claus doesn't exist?'
When we're young and naive, we tend to be optimistic as we have our whole lives ahead of us and we have to time to figure out who we are and who we want to be.
But when we're all grown up and out in the big world on our own, nothing can prepare us for the harsh realities of adulting until we experience them.
And unfortunately, life isn't always sunshine and roses the way we imagined it to be when we were much more innocent.
Curious to hear about life's many wake up calls Redditor Just_Surround_2108 asked:
"What is the adult version of finding out that Santa Claus doesn't exist?"
Life's deceptions begin slowly revealing themselves.
Caveat Emptor
"When you buy an 8-piece tupperware set, 4 of the pieces are lids."
– throwmeawaypoopy
"Same with pots and pans. What a rip off!"
– MrsMalvora
"And when you put them in the cabinet, suddenly SIX of the pieces are lids 😂"
– opheliainwaders
Value Of Friendships
"That some friends were never really your friend."
– Kangaroowrangler_02
"Also that friendships can end just like any relationship."
– ScienceUnicorn
"The best friend I'll ever have said some nasty things to me and blocked me recently. Never going to get much closure on that front."
"Not having closure is, with both friends and lovers, worse than the loss itself. I want to grow. Tell me what I need to become so this doesn't happen to me again!"
– VoxClarus
"On a related note: your co-workers are not your friends."
– tomdelfino
"I think most people seem to treat this as the default stance, but I’ve learnt you can actually make deep connections amongst coworkers, the same way you do in other stages of your life."
– immorjoe
The role of parent and child unexpectedly switches. So now what?
Who's Parenting Who
"That time period when your relationship switches and your parent looks to you for answers and advice, instead them being the one with all the answers."
– Smile_Terrible
"Not sure about that one. Dad simultaneously says I’m the smartest person he knows and I don’t know how to do anything lol."
– Puzzleheaded-Job6147
About Grieving
"When both your parents die. I am in my mid 50’s and had my mom pass on Mother’s Day ‘22. My Dad then was living with us from then, and eventually reached in-home hospice status with a sudden stage IV cancer diagnosis. He died in January of this year, and then I got laid off from my tech job and was unemployed for 10 months. Nothing takes the wonderment and positive outlook from the world than having to empty out your childhood home solo and throw everything you grew up with into a big dumpster and are left to wonder what our lives really mean."
– i_spock
Leaving Behind The House You Grew Up In
"I’m in the process of dismantling my childhood home right now. I’ve compared it to dismembering the dead body of a loved one. It’s really rough."
– HaloTightens
"my mum sold my childhood home a decade ago. i won't have to go through that."
– deathschemist
We all want to grow up when we're young. But as soon as reach reach 30, we want to slam on the breaks.
Aimlessness
"I thought I'd grow up, move out, find my footing in the grown up world and basically switch into cruise mode. Now I'm in my 40s and sh*t is confusing as f'k."
– Borsti17
"As adults, nobody knows what they're doing, we're just pretending we do."
– BeautifulMidnight-
Misconception Behind Work Integrity
"Being a hard worker and good at your job doesn't necessarily mean that you'll be rewarded for it."
– DorianOrosco
And the laziest person at work is allowed to be lazy, but the hardest worker isn’t allowed a break."
– Puzzleheaded-Job6147
We Are Our Parents
"Finding out that your parents are people, too, with weaknesses or flaws that you were blind to when you were young."
– tamammothchuk
"And the day you suddenly notice how old they are. When their mortality finally hits you."
– daggerxdarling
Living On Borrowed Time
"Yep had that day earlier this month. Was visiting for dad's 75th birthday."
"As I was leaving, out in the sunshine and fixing to get in the truck, I suddenly saw how small and frail-looking they are now. Mom hit me the hardest. She's started to shrink. They are both healthy, but Dad's just . . . worn."
"Been also doing the math lately. The math where you count up how many times you see them a year and then multiply that by how many years they have left according to the average."
"I've had enough crap and surprise losses in my life that I've long since started parting with family and friends like it might be the last time I get to see them. But that times left to see them calculation really clobbers me with my folks, and it's not even that bad yet for me. Given the ages of my grandparents when they passed I've probably still got somewhere between 150-200 visits."
"But the meter is running."
– Boudyro
I'm at the point where I'm realizing there are no handbooks on life and taking care of our parents.
When you're so used to having them there and taking care of you your whole life, nothing can prepare you for the time when that role reversal happens.
As tough as that may be, however, there's nothing more beautiful in life than returning the favor for the people who loved you unconditionally and raised you.
You know when you realize that life just isn't fair? It can be soul crushing. Sure, you might go through things for a while and still retain some degree of optimism but when that moment finally hits you? Oh, it can hurt.
A lot.
It's a wake-up call that changes your perspective on a lot of things. And it's the adult version of what it must be like for a child who has their world shattered when they learn that Santa Claus is just an invention.
There are other realizations that fall into this category, of course. We heard more about those after Redditor obviousplants asked the online community,
"What’s the adult equivalent to finding out Santa isn’t real?"
"Sometimes..."
"Sometimes there is no justice."
Okbrilliant4216
Ah, yes... the "life isn't fair moment." Sooo great, huh?
"One dumb mistake..."
"One dumb mistake and it could all be over."
Milk_Man21
Even worse, someone else’s dumb mistake and it could all be over.
"You can do everything right..."
"You can do everything right and still fail. The reverse is true as well."
1vertical
I am reminded of the following quote from Jean-Luc Picard: “It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.”
"Learning..."
"Learning that Santa is real and you're him."
SabraSevenTwq
And not in the fun Tim Allen sort of way!
"Being a hard worker..."
"Being a hard worker and good at your job doesn't necessarily mean that you'll be rewarded for it."
Trip100000
You’ll probably just get rewarded with more work, but no more pay. Been there. Learned my lesson.
"Realizing..."
"Realizing you'll probably never have the, "aha," moment that tells you what you want to do with your life and you'd better just pick the least depressing choice."
I_Am_The_Balls
Ouch... why do you have to hit us in the feelings like that?
"That a depressing amount of people..."
"That a depressing amount of people don't grow out of middle school mentalities, even after making it to middle age. Might have grown chronologically, but their actions interpersonally remain stunted and selfish."
Ordernew1
When I realized that some of the people around me were never going to grow up into adults... that was truly something.
"Most of the relationships..."
"Most of the relationships in the teen dramas you loved would actually be toxic as hell in real life."
mcguffers
I wonder how many of the people who loved Twilight when they were younger have figured this out.
"Nobody really knows..."
"Nobody really knows what they're doing. Some are just better at pretending like they do."
anjsum
Everyone has imposter syndrome. All the time.
"Summer camp..."
"Summer camp is more for the parents than for the kids."
stayallldayyy
While I've never been to camp, I have been dropped off with relatives overseas and I can definitely tell you that my mother had a BLAST when I was away.
Hey, hey... some of these aren't CRUSHING realizations, okay? You can handle it. You're an adult now.
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People Divulge The Gifts They Really Want To Receive For Christmas This Year
It's that time of year again. Halloween and summer are in our rearview mirrors and we are barreling towards the greatest time of our lives.
You know what I'm talking about... it's Mariah Carey time. And time for presents. Oh yeah, and the blessed arrival of Jesus and all of that.
My list seems to get shorter every year. This means I'm focusing more on my needs and not just wants.
Not that I don't appreciate a ton of frivolous holiday loot.
So let's start gathering up ideas on how to make this Christmas the best one yet. How are we gonna fill those stockings?
A secretRedditorwanted to hear all about our Christmas wishes this year. They asked:
What do you want for Christmas?
After they asked, they deleted their Reddit name. Santa... is that you?
I want money. Is that bad? I don't care if you think so. Just give me the cash and I'll do the shopping myself. Oh, and Adele tickets.
Oh yeah... and of course, world peace.
Sing Out
adele hello GIFGiphy"I want concert tickets for a New Year's Eve event and to meet a friend." ~ esquiteconchile
What is Necessary?
"I can't think of anything. I'm good." ~ Trapped_In_A_Blur
"You just made my day. I really do wish people didn't "need" anything for a holiday-made-silly by gift-giving… we all need a lot of things, regardless of what season it is. These are (often) things that aren't tangible objects to begin with… so, thanks for commenting. Love and light, y'all." ~ YoureACloudAirry
Essential Tools
"A new spatula and a nap." ~ indecisive_ly
"Go to Spatula City." ~ new-username-2017
"Before investing in a spatula, consider this one and their other accessories. Cut down my stuff draw by about 80%." ~ StabbyInc
Upgrading Crafts
"I want a PC upgrade, but I'd rather my wife get all the yarn she wants for all her projects." ~ nyle2
"Literally this. Last year I want to buy a new motor but wife wants to save for our dream house. And now we are focusing on building it. I guess a good choice to make." ~ Shot-Investigator-90
"Okay. You sell your PC to buy her a bunch of yarn, and she can sell her knitting needles to buy you that upgrade she knows you really want." ~ SoullessDad
Pain Relief
Massage GIF by CompexGiphy"One of those back massager guns." ~ Ultra_Maxwell
"I would want one of those except I don't have anyone to use it on or to use it on me. I just want the world to be free of addiction tbh." ~ MummaGoose
I love those massage guns. I HAVE to get one, thanks for reminding me. And I always want another nap, they are definitely a gift. Spatulas? Meh.
Comfort
Teddy Bear Hug GIFGiphy"A hug." ~ Correct-Revenue2900
"I need one too. So lets hug 8 times, apparently its the no of hugs one needs to get thru the day. But it would be weird 2 strangers hugging each other 8 times in a row so I guess it's off the table. I guess I'm just refused myself lol." ~ ChutkiJoTuneMariHai
Easy on Me
"My mom died in April, it will be very different for all of us this year. My wish is that it won't be too hard on the kids, or my wife. She has really struggled with her loss." ~ mustang-and-a-truck
"The first anniversaries, birthdays and holidays are the worst by far. I'm not going to tell you it gets easier with time because doesn't. Ten years from now you'll still remember that day like it was yesterday because to your heart it was yesterday."
"What does get easier are the days and moving forward with your life without them. Remembering them won't hurt as much and one day you'll find that it makes you happy to remember and not shed a tear. The memory of them keeps them alive so long as someone is around to remember them. So long as you're around, they're never really gone." ~ 19GamerGhost95
Happy Feet
"Socks. Literally I love socks. Simple." ~ TheVines2002EVOLVED
"You know growing up I used to get pissed when I opened a gift and it was socks. Now as an adult I actually add it to my Christmas list every year." ~ throwawaymeplease45
"Exactly my evolution as well. Anything that separates you from the ground is a blessing not to be taken lightly. Shoes, socks, a good mattress, etc." ~ TheVines2002EVOLVED
the end
"I want the pandemic to end." ~ Lildebeest
"I also wish for this. I'm getting REALLY sick of not living life normally just for the cases in my city to continuously go up and up. People. Are. Idiots." ~ xnightwolflivesx
"Same, it's my wife's 30th in January and I have booked us an epic holiday months ago, it's really getting my anxieties going as the cases stay high here :( 😞." ~ T0ddBarker
Happy Holidays!
All I Want For Christmas Is You GIF by Mariah CareyGiphy"I want all the wishes of the people commenting to come true. It's been a rough year for everybody, so I wish you all have a nice Christmas." ~ improbablynotahuman
Get those credit cards ready, and get those lists together. But start shopping now because this supply chain issue could leave us all empty-handed on Christmas morning.
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Mall Santas Share The Most Memorable Gift Request They Ever Got From A Kid
Welcome to adulthood.
You now have to pay bills every month, remain employed, put logistical effort into maintaining friendships, and face the truth that the Santa Claus in the mall was just a dude with a comfortable leg.
And thanks to the anonymous, crowd-sourcing wonders of the internet, we now have access to a behind-the-scenes look at the Mall Santa profession.
It all goes to fostering a greater appreciation of the mall Santa.
These are velveteen warriors. They're glasses-halfway-down-the-nosers, majestic polar kings on the throne.
And oh my goodness do they have stories to tell.
Witt461 asked, "Mall Santas of Reddit, what is the most memorable thing a child has asked for?"
On the Nice List
"I've been a Mall Santa every Christmas for a couple years. This one, I'd have to say...4 year old once asked for his 'mommy and daddy to lov each ofver.' His dad was the one taking him."
"The next year, he came back and thanked me. Both his parents were there. I almost cried."
-- Ulavala
One and Only Request
"Never a mall Santa, but I was santa claus for Halloween one year and a kid came up to me asking for caterpillars." -- eldercrocling420
"What is this some kind of crossover episode?" -- TraditionSeparate
"This is like breakfast for dinner." -- Decent-Unit-5303
Tough to Deliver in the Sleigh
"This was in 2005 so I was a junior in High school and I was Santa's helper (elf) along with another girl who was also Santa's helper and this little boy came and asked Santa for a pirate ship."
"But the kid couldn't pronounce his r's that well so it sounded like he said he wanted a pile of sh** for Christmas."
"The mall Santa I was working with looked confused as hell so I had to tell him that he said he wanted a pirate ship not a pile of sh**."
"When my shift was done I went to my car and laughed till I couldn't breathe. I tell this story every Christmas."
This Way for Heartbreak
"I took over a property from a friend once that was being rented out to drug addicts. They were already way behind on rent payments, and we put them out."
"They left behind the worst mess imaginable."
"As I was cleaning out the kids' room, I found a letter to Santa from what I guess must have been a six or seven year old girl. It read 'Dear Santa, if you can please get me one thing for Christmas. If you can't, it's ok.'"
Bothering Santa On His Break
"A few years ago I was waking the dog late and I approach a family at the bus stop, instantly three children run at me. DO NOT BOTHER THE GENTLEMAN a stern voice commands."
"The older of the kids stops in his track. The middle kid slows to a stop."
"But the youngest runs at me, stops in my path, crosses her arms and ANGRILY declarers Santa, why did you lose you way and not find our house AGAIN?"
"I stated I was not Santa but she wasn't having any, gave me a rant on my incompetence as I waked away."
"I shaved."
-- lobamansa
This Christmas: A Militia
"When I was 3 or 4 my mom took me to the mall santa. I had an unhealthy fascination with military small arms at the time."
"I made a list of every firearm I could imagine and a list of volatile materials to boot. I had a multi-page list in hand that even the A - Team would envy."
"When I showed my list to the santa he said nothing to me. He simply gave my mom a very disapproving look over his spectacles."
"My mom snapped a picture right at that point showing the upset santa with a very excited me explaining every entry on my list."
"We still have that picture and the story is shared every Christmas with friends and relatives."
A Magic Moment
"I was an elf. I remember we had this young Santa that worked with us. Not many like him since he looked young for the part."
"He was on shift one evening and we had this little girl come who was hearing impaired."
"Well this young Santa made her day by knowing Sign Language. They were able to have a conversation with each other."
"I remember the Mom crying a bit."
-- Wash80
Human After All
"Not the Santa but the most memorable for me was when I was 10."
"I asked for a clock radio for my room and Santa looked taken aback and then looked at me like that was the dumbest f***ing thing I could have asked for."
"To this day I still chuckle about it because I have no idea why he seemed so offended."
-- _unmarked
An Early Skeptic
"Years ago I took my son to see Santa. As we waited, we were able to overhear some of the kids talking to Santa ahead of us. One little boy said, 'I just want Grandpa to be okay.' Awwww."
"Santa replied with something we couldn't hear and then the child yelled, 'That's the same BULLSH** my mom says! You guys are LIARS, he told me can't even PEE anymore!!'"
"I still wonder if that kid got a catheter in his stocking that Christmas."
-- SuzQP
Merely a Representative
"I wasn't a Santa , I was an elf but I heard anyway, they asked for the real Santa to listen to them." -- StarDestroyer10
"That's gotta hurt" -- Logischer_Panda
"They musta had one of those parents who gets their kid educational stuff and stuff that the parent wants for the child, not stuff the child wants." -- TraditionSeparate
Just Heartbreaking
"I think I broke some poor Santa guy. The Christmas after my identical twin died, I asked for her to come home." -- PeepsDeBeaul
"Oh my god this f***ing broke my heart." -- TraditionSeparate
"As a mom to identical twin girls I feel like I can't breathe just reading this comment. I'm so sorry... sending hugs from an internet stranger." -- ForgetfulSheep
Santa Delivered
"I remember working as a mall Santa a while back to earn some cash. One kid asked me for his dad to come back safe from the military."
"His mom smiled at me, then next thing I know, I got a letter saying how grateful he was."
-- SetriKid
The Gift of Security
"I once convinced a kid that I was watching to ask Santa for some bladder control medicine. Santa didn't find it as funny as myself and the kid did though." -- blindgirlandherguide
"I am told that getting pee'd on is a job hazard / perk for Santas...if you had not heard about this, your prank is even funnier!" -- SG14ever
Modest Request
"I've never been a mall santa, but i have a relevant experience."
"I was an ALT in Japan a couple of years ago now, and we had an English speaking test where I would ask each student what they wanted for Christmas."
"Most were all like 'I want an iPhone XR' or maybe snacks or something, but one kid said he just wanted a mechanical pencil.."
-- ninthtale
Even the Big Man Got Choked Up
"I'm not a mall Santa, but I was Santa's elf for 2 years when I was younger. I was the helping set up kids and getting them to smile, not the one taking pictures."
"The request thy brought tears to my eyes and that I still remember 10+ years later is the kid (6-7 years old) that asked if Santa could cure his mom's cancer and make her happy again. This kid didn't want his mom to hear, so he'd asked me to get his mom to stand further away."
"Santa told him he didn't think that was something the elves could make, they weren't doctors after all. The kid just looked at him and told him he trusted him and the elves."
"Santa was a pretty stand-up guy, but even he looked stunned."
-- RosaGG
Embroiling Santa in the Family Drama
"I took my kid to see a Santa, and the boy in front snuck in a kitten in his huge jacket and asked for Santa to force his parents to let him keep it."
"Always wonder how that turned out."
A Huge Fan
"Wierd? Peter Dinklage. Pretty sure he was only like 8" -- Ambience2273
"The kid asked for Peter Dinklage as his Christmas gift?" -- Kristeninmyskin
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The holidays can be a stressful time.
Time is a slippery mistress.
It's fleeting and sometimes we only have minutes to spare.
How do you find the best gift in minutes?
Redditor debbies_a_who wanted to talk about all the ways we make gifts happen even in the home stretch by asking:
"What last minute gift for Christmas is always a winner?"
MOTHERLODE!!!
One year when my grandmother's memory was slipping but she was still doing crossword puzzles I found the MOTHERLODE at a bookstore. They had two different editions of phonebook-thick crossword puzzles on clearance for $2 each.
I bought the whole stack of them and cycled through them for years. They kept her happy for years - when she'd finish book A I'd supply her with book B, and then a fresh copy of book A again and so on.
Because her memory wasn't as sharp she'd forget she'd already done the book. Kind of sad but kind of sweet at the same time. crayongrrl
The Touch.
Massage voucher. Most adults don't really need physical things. The ones who do either buy it themselves (if they can afford it, ofc) or they would ask for it, which would make the gift not so much a last minute one. option43
A Literary Giving....
One of the best gifts I've ever received was a big box of thrifted books. I am a big reader of trashy romance novels and I go through them pretty fast. They paid like $5 for this box of books and it gave me like 3 months of reading material. I was super happy! paramourns
Chips Away....
I feel like snacks for stocking stuffers are always a win with me. If my wife is reading this please give me bbq Pringles please for my stocking. CarminesCarbine
If you buy them for yourself, you're just a weak-willed chip addict. If somebody gives them as a gift, you're morally obligated to eat the entire can in one sitting as a display of gratitude. drh0tdog
Who's Asking?
Depends on who you're shopping for.
Like, my broke college friends love getting gift cards to things like GrubHub and Uber Eats.
My mom friends enjoy those gift baskets that come with bath bombs lotions and stuff or a new, fluffy robe
Also if you have the spare time and want parent friends to really love you, a handmade coupon for a free night of babysitting so they can go to a movie or just get dinner, or even stay home and just sleep lol
If all else fails, an Amazon gift card. LividAtmosphere
So Soft....
Super soft blanket. beregond23
As I love super soft blankets... I transitioned to weighted blankets.... best sleep ever. PrinceLewd808
GiphyCustom Made....
I made custom coasters one year for my entire family.
Step 1- Go to Home Depot get free floor samples(already perfect coaster size)
Step 2- Use a wood-burning tool to put initials into them.
Step 3- Give as a gift.
I did this several years ago and whenever I visit I still see the coasters out.
About 2 hours of burning and $0 spent and I had a heartfelt gift for everyone. justa_flesh_wound
$$$$
Cold hard cash baby. cuhcuh416
Well, when a cash man and a cash woman love each other very much, the cash man puts a deposit into the cash woman's bank. Over time, it accrues interest, and when said interest becomes valuable enough, a brand-new cash baby is born, usually in a tax haven of some variety. RamsesThePigeon
A Big One!
I just want a big Toblerone bar every year and I never frigging get one. FloptimusCrime8
Not sure what's considered a big toblerone but now that I'm a teenager a toblerone is the only thing I get for Christmas from my parents. I LOVE toblerones. ABlankHoodie
GiphyTamales....
This has been a rough year for me. Funds are tight so I am making 100 dozen tamales to give to my family and friends this year. And for my Christmas grandchildren's birthdays I am making them their favorite cake. Hummingbird. I know every one will be happy as I am always being asked to make these items for them throughout the year. MsHTownSmoker61
Tickets Giveaway...
Tickets to something that person would enjoy, whether it's a play, musical, concert, dinner theater experience, live podcast, comedy show, sporting event, movie, museum, art show, historic place tour or tour of something else.
It's easy to get (just buying tickets/passes to something) but also very personal & meaningful. It can also range from being a cheap gift (like movie tickets) to more expensive (like a Broadway show) depending on your price range and closeness to that person. chessie_hchessie_h
Droned....
Last year I was at Microcenter buying someone a drone, and they have bins of 32GB flash drives at the checkout counter for $3. I bought 15 and put them in everyone's stockings. People loved it. BelowDeck
USB is Out!
Last year i put hundreds of the best rock music on a USB for my dad to listen to in the car. It was the night before Christmas. He uses it everyday still. TheBrotherhoods
Shop vac.....
Shop vac. Eminently practical and it sucks having to buy one for yourself. The giftee will laugh and then you'll get a text or a call like a month after saying it's the best thing they've ever gotten. UYScutiPuffJrUYScutiPuffJr
I like my gifts to be practical...
I like my gifts to be practical, no matter who's getting them.
- Small, bright keychain lights like the Photon Micro or the Olight IE3 EOS.
- Small Swiss Army knives like the Swiss Army Classic.
- Awesome socks like Smartwool or Darn Tough or Fox River.
- High quality beanie from Outdoor Research, Arcteryx, Smartwool, Sealskinz.
- Space pens and a small, quality pocket notebook.
- Coffee Travel mugs from Contigo.
- Small car emergency kits, everyone needs them and literally no one has them.
- Powerbanks
- If you live some place it snows: A good snow scraper, because again, for some reason, everyone has some piece of junk from a gas station.
- Magnetic charging cables. Seriously. I give these all the time and they're a huge hit, especially for iPhone users who seem to be constantly breaking either their cord or the charge port. I like the NetDot and Volta.
- Small, quality multi-tool from Gerber, Leatherman or SOG. These are especially popular with women that get them from us.
If the gifts aren't for office randos or distant cousins I see every 10 years, I'll make themed sets, like a small light, a power bank and the magnetic charging cables or beanie, socks, travel mug.
You can spend 20-50 or more on high quality, practical gifts or you can spend the same on a breadmaker that'll get used once.
College Life....
One year I went to my grandmas house and snapped a few pictures of the old albums. Went home, made some collages out of the pictures, made them into magnets. (I did this at home with what I have, but a mail order place can do it too) I didn't know if people would like them but several people cried when I gave them out. They all compared pictures and still have them up.
I figured I'd add it here for anyone curious, this is one of the collages I tried to have the collage feature the person it was intended for, this one is heavy on my mom in her cat-eye glasses and on the back of the motorbike, and my lovely aunt sitting front. in_the_wind_
$5 Win!!
A card with $5 in it and a super sweet message from my grandpa about how proud of me he is.
Happened to me when I was 12. My grandpa had just passed away and he had already made cards for everyone. I still have the card and the $5. aurarasburst
Homemade cookies.......
Homemade cookies. One year I was particularly broke and decided to make everyone Xmas biscuits. Felt a bit stingy as I didn't really spend anything on it (had all the flour, eggs, spices etc already at home and only had to buy a single chocolate bar to make choco chips) but people LOVED it and now ask me for them each year. I usually personalize the flavors or ice the person's name/something they like on them. For one friend (who loves warm cookies) I gifted a log of cookie dough and cooking instructions, that went down pretty well. ididitforcheese
Happy New Year!
If they're drinkers, a nice bottle of Champagne. New Year's is right around the corner, and that way they'll have a nice bottle of bubbly to enjoy their night with. Oldpenguinhunter
GiphyHopefully you don't find yourself in a bind, but if you do at least now you have some ideas.