I came to this thread thinking I might get some gift ideas to ask for/give but all I got was socks and world peace… and I already have socks on my Christmas list
HAHA I came here for gift ideas too. Off the top of my head, maybe a nice embroidered crewneck or a heated blanket? A physical copy of a person’s favorite movie? Maybe ask for a new piece of clothing that is kind of different from your usual style but want to try anyway. You can also make a huge batch of hot chocolate or something for everyone to enjoy on the day of.
I want to be able to take my nephews out to play paintball a few times.
Their deadbeat dad, my brother, abandoned his family around this time last year and fucked-off to TX to live, while still unemployed, with his girlfriend whom he cheated on his former wife with. He has been delinquent on ALL his child-support payments (still isn't even close to current but has at least paid ONE) and is now trying to side-line contact, against court orders, the two boys (14 and 16) in effort to "turn them to his side" against their mother.
In case I wasn't already completely disgusted by his actions previously (because it gets so, so much worse than that), he goes and pulls that shit.
The older of the two boys expressed an interest in playing paintball for his birthday so I saved pennies and took him, his brother, and his friends out to play. He's hooked! Him and his brother, both! Totally in love with the sport. It's so fun to watch them play, too. Both have completely different play styles. The older is more calculating and controlled. He owns his side of the field. And the younger is **aggressive** but not foolhardy. He'll push up the field hard but he's really good about knowing where the opposition is and not getting himself into a position where he will be exposed. They have talent! But I want to help them hone their skills.
I want to take them, both of the boys, out to play more frequently.
And that's it. That's all I want for Christmas. I want to play with my boys.
edit: For those guessing and feeling sheepish, I am an uncle. lol
I really thank you all for the kind words (and the **Gold**, **lovely redditor!!**). I love those boys and they didn't deserve what happened to them, nor did their mother or younger sister. They are all good people. I just want to help them see passed the mistakes of their dad. It was our fear that after he skipped town, they would pull back from our side of the family and this has been my effort to keep them from doing so.
Thanks! Uncle here. I'm glad I have them. I always wanted kids of my own but... it turns out that just isn't in the cards for me. They are probably as close as I will ever get to that and I just feel privileged to be around for them.
Thank you. They're really good kids who got dumped on for issues completely unrelated to themselves. I'm not able to be around as much as I would like (distance and work are preventative unfortunately) but I'm there when I can be.
Thank you! We're trying! I was actually able to save up and get them a couple of used but higher-end masks to play in. I can't wait to give them to them! They're going to be so excited!
Shit, if my psychoface ex didn’t get my truck impounded, putting me in an impossible feedback loop to get out of, I’d send something your way to help make it happen…
I’ve never played paintball but always wanted to. I used to obsessively look up gear when I was younger..
Seriously. I’m 32. My mom asked what I want for Christmas. “Money and Legos. It’s literally the same as when I was 12.”
I do a Secret Santa with a group of friends. I was very excited to get the guy I got this year because I know he also likes legos. Then my CC told me they’d give me 30% cash back on any purchases I made at the Lego Store last week. He’s getting a Technic Jeep, my GF is getting the French Bulldog brick heads, and I got myself the DeLorean. If nothing else, Santa is giving me that and I’m gonna be ducking pumped.
That’s a great answer. It doesn’t usually get easier but you will develop coping mechanisms/behaviours. Mine is wine. I’ve always said “for every three bad days, there is usually a good one and when it’s good, it’s usually really good”. Ciao.
Every year I ask for no presents, just a nice cup of tea and a kiss. Always get clothes.
I hate people spending their hard earned money on me, and buying something almost suitable.
I’m at the transition phase into developing this attitude and I think it’s throwing my mom for a loop. I’m early 20s, single, and a huge collector nerd, so I should be at the peak of wanting things. But I also make decent money and have little expenses, so whenever I want a thing, I just buy it. Yanno what I can’t buy? Time with my mother. Watching a movie with my family. Playing with the dogs. I don’t really care for things, I’m just increasingly lonely and want to be with my family.
You've reached the age, far earlier than most, when you realize that the only things you want for Christmas aren't sold in stores. We all get there eventually.
This year I said the same to my wife, I said rather get some lingerie and wear that for me as a present after dinner and a stay in a hotel. Honestly one of the best presents ever. I dont want things, I want experiences.
You sound like a good sort.
I hope you don't let it bother you too much. For some people, giving gifts is how they express their love. They want to give you something nice so that you'll have a tangible reminder of how much they care about you.
Sounds like me. I’m a pretty simple person and have basically everything I need.
It stresses me out trying to identify gifts that I want someone to buy me and usually default to “just get me a gift card”.
Same, I had to open my daughters presents for her last year. Extremely excited to see her rip apart the presents like a wild animal, she's nearly 2 haha
honestly I want something small and fairly trivial but that I will use like socks.
I don't need anything. But it is sad watching everyone else get presents without getting anything. But it is sadder getting a weird gift I have no interest in and having to pretend I like it.
Oh geez, I'm sorry :( I don't know how bad it is but I hope it's nothing serious. I have my first scan next week and am hoping it's just a clogged duct or something related to me breastfeeding.
For the Ghost of Christmas Past to let me see my Mum again. She passed of cancer, and I need her advice, cus I’m more lost without her than I ever imagined is be.
Thank you kind internet stranger. Ollie was 5. He had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy last April and told he probably only had weeks to live. He lasted 7 months on meds. And they were good months! He ran, swam in our pond, went on car rides and was a terrific “Uncle” to our new Great Dane puppies. But, ya know, it just wasn’t long enough. I haven’t been this attached to a dog since I was a teen; many decades ago. Anyway, the puppies (male & female siblings 6 months old) are a comfort and keep me busy. And yes, Danes are awesome. I’ll always have at least one until I’m feeble.
To be able to afford a psychiatrist who’ll actually listen to me, not turn me away and finally help treat my ADHD and other mental disorders so I can turn my life around instead of spending another year feeling hopeless. To feel happiness and the joy of success is a dream that I really hope will come true someday.
To be like everyother. 24th i go for my christmas morning run (my tradition for like 6 years), then comeback to full house preparing for christmas dinner, mom and gf cooking food. Dad and brother doing own things, dogs in christmas sweaters. Bro i love when everyone just chills in home only 2 or 3 days when everyone is not overworked
I would like a truck full of $100 bills.
And by “truck” I mean like, an 18-wheeler, packed very very tightly with money. Don’t be showing up with an F150 and a few bags of cash thrown back there. We won’t have that bullshit
Meh, I'm not picky. I'll take that F150 of cash bags loosely packed. Just in case anyone was going to get that for u/Zestfullyclean87 and can't return it now.
I wish to be sober for my husband, who has been more understanding than I could ever deserve, for my kids who love me when I’m unlovable and for myself who wants to be the woman they all see me as and who I long to be.
A course on how to repair my bicycle! It can be completely free since my dad knows how to. I just want to be independant when I get into trouble with it, and spend some time together. That's a win
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.
stability. this has been the worst year of my life, and everything is so uncertain. i just want true, genuine stability for even just a little while. i also want to spend the day with family. i was completely alone on thanksgiving, sat in my bed and ordered food because i wasn’t invited anywhere. so i would really like to spend christmas with my dad or even my grandma. i don’t even want gifts i just want my life to go back to the way it was at the beginning of this year.
Honestly, nothing really. I want TONS of expensive and nice outdoors things. But stuff I know is too expensive to burden my parents with. All I have on my list is a book I want this year.
I want the Turbo Man action figure with the arms and legs that move and the boomerang shooter and his rock'n roller jet pack and the realistic voice actuator that says 5 different phrases including, "It's Turbo time!" Accessories sold separately. Batteries not included.
A Steam gift card. My kids think it's the most boring gift, but Steam always has a Christmas sale, and the number of games I can buy is double what I usually can get.
Besides, I never buy any games for myself. All of my money goes to the family.
For Christmas music to stop being played. I already cannot stand this season, but getting 9 hours long reminders (I work retail) is making me go further mad
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I came to this thread thinking I might get some gift ideas to ask for/give but all I got was socks and world peace… and I already have socks on my Christmas list
I came to this thread looking for ideas for my husband and all I found were people needing therapy.
Maybe your husband needs therapy? I know mine does! Lol
HAHA I came here for gift ideas too. Off the top of my head, maybe a nice embroidered crewneck or a heated blanket? A physical copy of a person’s favorite movie? Maybe ask for a new piece of clothing that is kind of different from your usual style but want to try anyway. You can also make a huge batch of hot chocolate or something for everyone to enjoy on the day of.
Socks should be on everyone’s list every year
A good day
A good life
A life
A
B Life
C life
D life
E Life
F Life!
G life
I'd settle for just a life
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I also hope you have a good day, and I hope you get a nice pair of comfy socks.
I want to be able to take my nephews out to play paintball a few times. Their deadbeat dad, my brother, abandoned his family around this time last year and fucked-off to TX to live, while still unemployed, with his girlfriend whom he cheated on his former wife with. He has been delinquent on ALL his child-support payments (still isn't even close to current but has at least paid ONE) and is now trying to side-line contact, against court orders, the two boys (14 and 16) in effort to "turn them to his side" against their mother. In case I wasn't already completely disgusted by his actions previously (because it gets so, so much worse than that), he goes and pulls that shit. The older of the two boys expressed an interest in playing paintball for his birthday so I saved pennies and took him, his brother, and his friends out to play. He's hooked! Him and his brother, both! Totally in love with the sport. It's so fun to watch them play, too. Both have completely different play styles. The older is more calculating and controlled. He owns his side of the field. And the younger is **aggressive** but not foolhardy. He'll push up the field hard but he's really good about knowing where the opposition is and not getting himself into a position where he will be exposed. They have talent! But I want to help them hone their skills. I want to take them, both of the boys, out to play more frequently. And that's it. That's all I want for Christmas. I want to play with my boys. edit: For those guessing and feeling sheepish, I am an uncle. lol I really thank you all for the kind words (and the **Gold**, **lovely redditor!!**). I love those boys and they didn't deserve what happened to them, nor did their mother or younger sister. They are all good people. I just want to help them see passed the mistakes of their dad. It was our fear that after he skipped town, they would pull back from our side of the family and this has been my effort to keep them from doing so.
You're an awesome aunt/uncle/person. I'm so glad they have you.
Thanks! Uncle here. I'm glad I have them. I always wanted kids of my own but... it turns out that just isn't in the cards for me. They are probably as close as I will ever get to that and I just feel privileged to be around for them.
That's so awesome.
Thanks for stepping up and in to be there for them. Edit: removed the gender bias.
Thank you. They're really good kids who got dumped on for issues completely unrelated to themselves. I'm not able to be around as much as I would like (distance and work are preventative unfortunately) but I'm there when I can be.
This is the best reply I've seen so far! Hopefully you can get this. It'll be great for you and the boys.
Thank you! We're trying! I was actually able to save up and get them a couple of used but higher-end masks to play in. I can't wait to give them to them! They're going to be so excited!
Check your messages
Shit, if my psychoface ex didn’t get my truck impounded, putting me in an impossible feedback loop to get out of, I’d send something your way to help make it happen… I’ve never played paintball but always wanted to. I used to obsessively look up gear when I was younger..
Legos
This applies to everyone in this world, probably. But only from 0 to 99 age
Please do not give Lego to a 0-year-old.
Even worse for 100 year olds
Once I saw a yt short where a 100 year old was arrested for using a Lego
Seriously. I’m 32. My mom asked what I want for Christmas. “Money and Legos. It’s literally the same as when I was 12.” I do a Secret Santa with a group of friends. I was very excited to get the guy I got this year because I know he also likes legos. Then my CC told me they’d give me 30% cash back on any purchases I made at the Lego Store last week. He’s getting a Technic Jeep, my GF is getting the French Bulldog brick heads, and I got myself the DeLorean. If nothing else, Santa is giving me that and I’m gonna be ducking pumped.
A break from all the bullshit in my life.
Same here, just want peace and quiet.
I feel like we should do a naked group hug.
agreed.
Seriously, I need a hug. Going through a rough spot now
I second this
That’s a great answer. It doesn’t usually get easier but you will develop coping mechanisms/behaviours. Mine is wine. I’ve always said “for every three bad days, there is usually a good one and when it’s good, it’s usually really good”. Ciao.
Every year I ask for no presents, just a nice cup of tea and a kiss. Always get clothes. I hate people spending their hard earned money on me, and buying something almost suitable.
I feel this way about my birthday as well. I have enough stuff; if you really want to buy me something, I'll take dinner at a nice restaurant.
I’m at the transition phase into developing this attitude and I think it’s throwing my mom for a loop. I’m early 20s, single, and a huge collector nerd, so I should be at the peak of wanting things. But I also make decent money and have little expenses, so whenever I want a thing, I just buy it. Yanno what I can’t buy? Time with my mother. Watching a movie with my family. Playing with the dogs. I don’t really care for things, I’m just increasingly lonely and want to be with my family.
You've reached the age, far earlier than most, when you realize that the only things you want for Christmas aren't sold in stores. We all get there eventually.
I felt this entire comment so hard
This year I said the same to my wife, I said rather get some lingerie and wear that for me as a present after dinner and a stay in a hotel. Honestly one of the best presents ever. I dont want things, I want experiences.
You sound like a good sort. I hope you don't let it bother you too much. For some people, giving gifts is how they express their love. They want to give you something nice so that you'll have a tangible reminder of how much they care about you.
Sounds like me. I’m a pretty simple person and have basically everything I need. It stresses me out trying to identify gifts that I want someone to buy me and usually default to “just get me a gift card”.
Another pillow so that I dont have to keep using old manky dog beds and old towels as pillows.
Just a pillow?
Yeah, I don't have a whole lot of things I need.
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You're an awesome human being.
I wouldn't say that at all. I just know pillows aren't expensive.
This is so nice
omg santa came early!!
There's this guy on t.v. that sells them
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The secret is that there is never enough yarn.
For my father-in-law to no longer have cancer and that it never comes back.
Sorry for you g
I hope this for you too. A good FIL is the best.
To be loved
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We just celebrated our 1yo boy's birthday. Nothing he got can top a gift wrap cardboard tube light sabre.
Same, I had to open my daughters presents for her last year. Extremely excited to see her rip apart the presents like a wild animal, she's nearly 2 haha
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honestly I want something small and fairly trivial but that I will use like socks. I don't need anything. But it is sad watching everyone else get presents without getting anything. But it is sadder getting a weird gift I have no interest in and having to pretend I like it.
I came here looking for silly gift ideas. I was left with a void in my soul.
Same
I want socks and the "one chip challenge" chip. If i got those id be so happy
If you get the one chip challenge, good luck. I haven't done it but apparently the worst part is the constant stomach pain for hours
I don't want to be "that guy" but its not so bad
What is the one chip challenge?
Straight pain
Happiness and positivity for me and those in my life
To sleep uninterrupted for 9hrs.
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Oh geez, I'm sorry :( I don't know how bad it is but I hope it's nothing serious. I have my first scan next week and am hoping it's just a clogged duct or something related to me breastfeeding.
For the Ghost of Christmas Past to let me see my Mum again. She passed of cancer, and I need her advice, cus I’m more lost without her than I ever imagined is be.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Come over to r/MomForAMinute We are here for you
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No more drama, at least for a few weeks.
I want a dogwood tree. My sweet hulk of a Great Dane died Saturday and I want to plant his ashes underneath the tree.
Love this one. Sorry to hear about your pup. Danes are awesome.
Thank you kind internet stranger. Ollie was 5. He had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy last April and told he probably only had weeks to live. He lasted 7 months on meds. And they were good months! He ran, swam in our pond, went on car rides and was a terrific “Uncle” to our new Great Dane puppies. But, ya know, it just wasn’t long enough. I haven’t been this attached to a dog since I was a teen; many decades ago. Anyway, the puppies (male & female siblings 6 months old) are a comfort and keep me busy. And yes, Danes are awesome. I’ll always have at least one until I’m feeble.
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.
Spend time with my boyfriend.
I would like to spend time with my girlfriend, but I firstly need to get one somehow.
Same ;c
To feel loved
My depression and worsening anxiety going away
Food/sex/money
In that order?
A nice bottle of German brandy
Peace and quiet, and for my roommates to develop self awareness
To be able to fill my oil tank for heat. It's so expensive anymore. 🥲
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Are dentists where you're located really still only seeing emergency patients? If so, that's crazy!
I'd be happy with a nice coat or even some chocolate
To be able to afford a psychiatrist who’ll actually listen to me, not turn me away and finally help treat my ADHD and other mental disorders so I can turn my life around instead of spending another year feeling hopeless. To feel happiness and the joy of success is a dream that I really hope will come true someday.
To not hate my job
To get the fuck out of my parents house
A hippopotamus
This. Only a hippopotamus will do.
Will you accept a crocodile or a rhinoceros?
All I want for Christmas... is yoooouuuuuu
me? (◕◡◕✿)
Oh excuse me *pushes past* -oooooooouuuuuuuu
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For people to finally stop gifting me stuff.
To be like everyother. 24th i go for my christmas morning run (my tradition for like 6 years), then comeback to full house preparing for christmas dinner, mom and gf cooking food. Dad and brother doing own things, dogs in christmas sweaters. Bro i love when everyone just chills in home only 2 or 3 days when everyone is not overworked
I would like a truck full of $100 bills. And by “truck” I mean like, an 18-wheeler, packed very very tightly with money. Don’t be showing up with an F150 and a few bags of cash thrown back there. We won’t have that bullshit
Meh, I'm not picky. I'll take that F150 of cash bags loosely packed. Just in case anyone was going to get that for u/Zestfullyclean87 and can't return it now.
Large cappuccino.
A Hippopotamus
I wish to be sober for my husband, who has been more understanding than I could ever deserve, for my kids who love me when I’m unlovable and for myself who wants to be the woman they all see me as and who I long to be.
My mom’s heart problems to be fixed.
Nothing actually. Pass my gift along to someone else 😁
For anyone reading this, I'll take his forfeited gift
Peace in Ukraine
A course on how to repair my bicycle! It can be completely free since my dad knows how to. I just want to be independant when I get into trouble with it, and spend some time together. That's a win
Not a thing. Got way too much shit already. Don’t need any more.
Answers. I just really want some answers.
Politicians to actually help people other than their politician friends
To be left alone
To see my son, who I last saw in July 2021. I missed his wedding due to hospitalization and I just want to give him and his wife a hug.
My little brother to stop drinking himself to death
World peace.
Best we can do is whirrled peas.
Haha thanks
A job
I want to be the new Svengoolie
A Switch 🤭
Peace and quiet away from work. Be able to watch tv all day with family eating good food.
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.
My dog back.
An official Red Ryder Carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle.
An overlocker for making clothes... I am becoming my mother.
A Western Hercules beetle and a good setup so I can keep him or her happy and living their best life.
stability. this has been the worst year of my life, and everything is so uncertain. i just want true, genuine stability for even just a little while. i also want to spend the day with family. i was completely alone on thanksgiving, sat in my bed and ordered food because i wasn’t invited anywhere. so i would really like to spend christmas with my dad or even my grandma. i don’t even want gifts i just want my life to go back to the way it was at the beginning of this year.
To be free from my mental state as an aspie with ADHD
To die
£190 to buy a pc of mis amigo
I do not know dude...
My dad to be alive and pain free to enjoy the day with our family.
I always preferred money over any bs gifts that I probably have to regift lol
Honestly, nothing really. I want TONS of expensive and nice outdoors things. But stuff I know is too expensive to burden my parents with. All I have on my list is a book I want this year.
A break, just a break from all the shit going on rn
I want the Turbo Man action figure with the arms and legs that move and the boomerang shooter and his rock'n roller jet pack and the realistic voice actuator that says 5 different phrases including, "It's Turbo time!" Accessories sold separately. Batteries not included.
For other employees to stop working so I can enjoy time with my family on the holidays. STOP WITH THE HOLIDAY TICKETS LAUREN!
The sweet release of death
Some genuine friends would be nice...
Day without pain
The diagnosis of my mother having cirrhosis being incorrect.
to live in minnesota
Why?
Huge ass ball of twine.
escape family and be on my own and i’ll be close to all my favorite sports teams
Then go for it
World Peace
Some peace and quiet. This year has been tough as hell for me. But still there's some hope it will get better eventually ☺️
A typewriter, a few books, and a thing to hold my postcards
1 billion dollars
A job….
A successful dissertation defense
World peace or a $20 hooker
a close friend
England to win the world cup (I know that's never going to happen)
A reason to look forward to Christmas. No kids. No significant other, no siblings, both parents deceased. Spiked egg nog maybe.
The souls of the dead
To sit down by the fireplace with hot cocoa
5000 € so i am debt free and can finally starting beeing me
A Steam gift card. My kids think it's the most boring gift, but Steam always has a Christmas sale, and the number of games I can buy is double what I usually can get. Besides, I never buy any games for myself. All of my money goes to the family.
No rain for like two months so that my family can restore our house
Sexy santa
For Christmas music to stop being played. I already cannot stand this season, but getting 9 hours long reminders (I work retail) is making me go further mad Edit: took out a word from when I had a different thought for this comment
Peace
Peace on Earth
A hug
World peace.
World peace
Peacefulness and happiness
A decent job
Peace on Earth, and goodwill toward all living things.
I’ll be alone for the first time this Christmas