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ret5hd

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5. my favorite was ones i GAVE one year...

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 01:00 PM

Dec 17

to my siblings kids…one boy one girl each, so four kids all about the same age, probably about 5-8.

it was wonderful. a really traditional family gathering, all of us together, what joy. what joy…

i gave each of them the exact same thing…a metal megaphone thing that could be attached to their bicycles OR handheld, with a microphone AND 5 or 6 different —SIREN— settings!!! AND extra spare batteries!

my siblings were SO grateful…i got SEVERAL “THANK YOU RET5HD” comments…my eyes still tear up at the thought of that Christmas!

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What is one gift that you will never forget receiving or giving.--either good or not Mine was Barbies Dream Honeymoon. [View all] debm55 Dec 17 OP

My favorite Christmas. tintinvotes Dec 17 #1

Thank you tintinvotes. for sharing with us. debm55 Dec 17 #2

Vac-U-Form EYESORE 9001 Dec 17 #3

Thank you EYESORE 9001 debm55 Dec 17 #4

my favorite was ones i GAVE one year... ret5hd Dec 17 #5

What a terrific post. Thank you very much retshd. for sharing with us. debm55 Dec 17 #6

The year I got only four pairs of socks. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 17 #7

I am sorry PoindexterOglethorpe. I am sure you needed them or wore them. debm55 Dec 17 #8

Well, yeah, I needed and wore them, PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 17 #10

What a sad story. When our sons were in their early 20s, for about 3 years... 3catwoman3 Dec 17 #11

When I was still a growing kid, I received one Christmas a leather bomber jacket with a fur collar from my beaglelover Dec 17 #9

Still have it: Webster's Collegiate dictionary. Asked & older sister gave it. UTUSN Dec 18 #12

My first guitar. OldBaldy1701E Dec 18 #13

One of the best gifts I received Upthevibe Dec 18 #14

My Les Paul guitar. My parents really struggled to get me that. NNadir Dec 18 #15

Best Given, a jewelry box for Mom. Best recieved, my first bicycle! Dorothy V Dec 18 #16