In fact, it was the one hosted by your sister.

In fact, I’m the husband who didn’t think it was very funny.

It was the worst Christmas party of my life.

Years of counseling have been expensive and not particularly effective in providing closure. It still touches a raw nerve when I’m reminded of it. Like in your blog.

Thanks a lot.

So this year I told my family they had to purchase one item from the dollar store. I can’t wait. I think I found the best gag gift there. A do rag. And the picture on the front of the packaging is hilarious. He’s wearing the do rag and trying to look extra sexy in it (he’s not). cant wait, LOL

And you need to make it more fun than chocolate.

How about Mens White Elephant Underwear.
A White Elephant Figurine.
or a Fart O Gram

Jordan - I wasn’t thinking of giving the TV away, even though I know it is one your favorites. No, I was thinking of your Star Wars action figure collection. They are gathering dust and are not even out of their boxes yet!! Just kidding, Honey, I love you.

Neffgang - I am sure you and Steph figured out the use of the Yanni and handcuffs. But just in case, I will watch out for your gift at the next party.

Teah - I love the pillow. I hope it is getting sent back to the same party. I love when things come back into existence.

Alyssa - I see you are just as prepared as Becca. I love that it was ordered and by Chris!!

When I was younger I made a batch of chocolate dipped peanut butter balls and put them in a big old-fashioned jar and wrapped those up. That gift was “stolen” by just about everyone in the room.

There’s one more that’s been traded around my husband’s family for at least 10 years. I got it last time I was there for the party because I stole it from a little 8 year old. The gift MADE HER CRY. It’s just a raunchy little Chia pet, but everyone was laughing at her for picking it. (It’s the one everyone wants to get rid of.) Since good, family people read this site, I’ll spare you the details. Write to me if you really want to know!