What presents worked and didn't work for you at Christmas?

Sweetest present was the slippers that were chosen by DGS2. One says 'wishing on a star' and the other has a star on the front. He told his mummy that he had to choose them because they had a star like John John ( his angel brother). It was my birthday on Christmas day so double presents. Received a £50 voucher for my favourite yarn store and a years subscription to my favourite knitting magazine, both from DH and he is going to give me the money to renew my Senior Railcard. I also received a lovely jewellery set from DD1 and her family and beads for my Pandora bracelet from DD2 and her family. Now waiting for a new year present as DD2 is due to give birth to first granddaughter a few days.

that should say 'surpassed' not supposed

My other half supposed himself this year which caused huge hilarity after a very traumatic afternoon spent in A&E (tripped over their dog and fell with pots in my hand banging my head on the door and cutting hand - I'm on blood thinners so all quite distressing for everyone) - he had repeatedly asked me for a list but apart from the slippers I'd ordered for myself there was nothing I needed or wanted. In desperation last week he ordered two mystery gift boxes from an online store and wrapped them up without seeing the contents so had no idea himself what was in them! One was a techy box of things like a mini vacuum, tiny book light and USB charger purse - the other has some bag clips, candle and chocolates amongst other bits - all in all very good and so funny as I opened them and he kept saying it's a pile of rubbish - bless him

A bouquet of flowers every month for 6 months starting in January!
From DD and SIL?

DH received a small heavy parcel, which was a bag of walnuts and a mechanical vice for his workshop?

A scarf from a nice shop, but unfortunately not at all mad on the colour. I did give some ideas, this was not at all what I'd suggested (I know I sound ungrateful). There is no receipt, and the shop web site says they will only exchange with the actual purchaser. I only see this person twice a year at best, and wouldn't feel right telling them it's not for me.

I will have a go wearing it and see if it grows on me. Such a shame.

My alternative Christmas would be : just go out before, buy yourself several lovely items, then all meetup for a meal/drinks, and show each other what you've got, and admire each others' taste, exchange good wishes/hugs/love.

Obviously not for small children, but for adults,I know you lose the element of surprise but that CAN be a good thing.

Everyone knows because I have moaned about it constantly, that I have spent the autumn making jams, jellies and masses of chutney in order not to waste this year's bumper crop. Why then have I been the lucky recipient of 6 jars of special Christmas Chutney, Cranberry sauce, wild berry jam etc. and also 4 jars of honey to add to my groaning larder? They will be hard to recycle/regift until next Christmas due to their seasonal packaging, but will they keep?

A jar of chutney and chilli jam as well as chilli covered peanuts? I hate chutney.

Calendar with photos of GC and a school photo, priceless

a CD of an artist I really dislike - all you can do is laugh

A new Bosch drill-cum screwdriver! I can't be that old after all.
But two things with cartoon cats on and in....my cat died last year so not all that appropriate?

Time for each other. Priceless.

A bottle of screen wash! V Google for smeary patio doors apparently. Have a rather practically minded friend?

Unfortunately the sound blocks that I bought for DGS did not work - but I emailed Argos on Christmas day and received a message today to say that a replacement will be with us on Wednesday morning! - that's good service.

I had a lovely leather satchel and each panel is in a different colour - it is very jolly!

DH had a virtual reality headset, so I am fully expecting him to float off to happier climes at every opportunity.

All our presents were nicely received and we received some lovely things but for some reason a few of us left some prices on to great hilarity and scuffling about!