I don't know who he or she is but I love them. If you don't know what Secret Santa is, it's one of those stupid ideas that got made up by someone, once upon a time that is still around now. And actually, it's not so stupid, it's actually quite nice and even good fun.The idea is simple. At your place of work you pick a name of a colleague out of a hat, buy them a pressie worth about a fiver (or more if you work in London or Haverford West), wrap it and lob it in a box. On the big day, someone dresses up as the big, fat jolly fella and hands out the gifts. The thing is though, no-one knows who has bought which present. It's all very exciting, especially as some people get crap presents and others get truly wonderful ones.
Well, guess who got a wonderful one? Moi. Oh yes indeedy. I got a Birmingham City scarf and how chuffed was I? Very, extremely a lot chuffed. It's something I've been meaning to get for years as my old scarf died when I was about 16 and ever since I've always felt a bit naked in the neck department so this was the perfect gift. The only downside is that as I don't know who bought it for me, I can't thank them. Maybe they'll read this and then they'll now how really grateful I am. I wonder what I'll get next year?
Birmingham City pants maybe?
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I LOVE Secret Santa! I always look forward to receiving my fiver's worth. It's been especially funny these past (2) years, as our Company moved into a really, really expensive part of London, Not a POSH part, you understand, just an expensive part. Of course, nearly everyone leaves it to the last minute (the day of the office party) so trying to find anything for a fiver round there (apart from a Sainsburys sandwich) requires a valliant effort. It's at S/S. time that you find out who has a Pound Shop near them. Bring it on ....
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