Our first Christmas gifts
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342060)
Rockingham, Australia
December 8, 2024 6:28pm CST
We had our annual Christmas dinner at the clubhouse last night. The Social Committee did a wonderful job of catering for around 150 people. There was a choice of ham, turkey or pork with all the trimmings and a choice of Christmas pudding or fruit salad and pavlova for dessert.
While we were all still sitting at the tables, we were given a gift which we were told not to open. The compere read out a story and every time he said ‘right’ we had to pass our parcel to the right. If he said ‘left’, we had to pass the parcel to the left. This created a lot of fun and laughter. When the story finished, whatever gift was in front of you was the one you kept.
Vin received a very nice little pillbox. It’s quite flat so better for a man than one of the rounder ones which tend to be deeper. I was very happy to get two oven mitts. They’ll be going into our motor-home when we get it.
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@kareng (61695)
• United States
10 Dec
@JudyEv Thank you! It has started out very nice and it looks like we will be having a wedding on Dec. 28th possibly. Our oldest is engaged. Wedding was planned for next Fall, but her ex has just filed papers for custody of their daughter. She will need permission from the court to move and also they have to be married for one whole year before he can begin the adoption process. So they want to move the wedding up. Surprise!
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@aninditasen (16503)
• Raurkela, India
9 Dec
You are having a lovely time as Christmas is drawing near. Enjoy yourself.
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@aninditasen (16503)
• Raurkela, India
12 Dec
@JudyEv Yes, Christmas is a busy month in some parts of India too as the people are busy making variety of cakes and sweets.
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
9 Dec
Sounds like a good time. Have a good week.
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@snowy22315 (182189)
• United States
9 Dec
Your getting a motorhome? I thought you just sold your caravan.
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@allknowing (137744)
• India
9 Dec
I must keep that in mind when I organise my next party. I like the idea of the left and right passing of gifts
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@toniganzon (72535)
• Philippines
9 Dec
That was really fun! I would have enjoyed doing it too.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Dec
That sounds like a lot of fun, You got two nice gifts,
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@aureategloom (11404)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
9 Dec
that dinner sounds like a very nice and fun event. i'm glad you both like the gifts you ended up with 
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@mishocat05 (62)
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9 Dec
That sure sounds like fun. Passing the gift is a fun twist to a simple gift giving event. Maybe I can use the idea or pass it on to someone who organizes these kind of things.
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@FourWalls (69003)
• United States
9 Dec
That sounds like it was very well coordinated (except maybe people passing left instead of right 
). Sweet little gifts and I’m glad you already have plans for them!
). Sweet little gifts and I’m glad you already have plans for them!1 person likes this
@JudyEv (342060)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Dec
A lot of people donated gifts and I think they had to buy just a few to get enough.
@MarieCoyle (38696)
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9 Dec
It sounds like good food and so much fun. I love the games with the gift passing...we call it ''Dirty Santa'' and it's fun.
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@Beestring (14693)
• Hong Kong
9 Dec
Very nice Christmas dinner - good food and fun.
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