The holiday season is almost approaching, which means it will be time to gather around the Christmas tree and exchange gifts with our loved ones. As lovely as it may seem, some gifts might be hit or miss.
Some people would wrap anything just to have something under the Christmas tree. Many individuals have been the recipients of breathtakingly careless gifts, and here are some of the worst Christmas gifts ever.
#1 A wedding ring
An engagement ring may appear pricey and attractive, but only if it was purchased just for you. An ex-girlfriend sent him an engagement ring for Christmas to convey a message, according to a Reddit member.
The boyfriend claimed that the ring came with explicit instructions on how and when the proposal should take place. Aside from their tumultuous relationship, which ended shortly after the holidays, the Redditor wondered, “Who the hell buys a ring for someone to give back to them?” It’s simply poor giving.”
#2 A Rock
Gift-giving may be costly, and some people excel at crafting inexpensive yet thoughtful gifts. But one Reddit user did not believe her aunt put much thought into her Christmas present. The Redditor stated that her aunt had given scarves to her two older cousins and left her to unwrap her present last.
While everyone waited for her to open her gift, the Redditor located a rock and said nothing, hoping for someone to chuckle at the prank. “Isn’t it wonderful?” replied the aunt instead. She also mentioned that she dug it out of the garden since she knew the Reddior would adore it.
#3 A secondhand cookbook
During the Christmas season, a mixture of enthusiasm and curiosity typically accompany the expectation of receiving gifts. In this scenario, a Reddit member found herself in an unexpected predicament after receiving a gift that contrasted dramatically with the lavish gift presented upon her younger sister.
Hand-me-down gifts may be interesting, but one Redditor did not expect to be given a secondhand cookbook after her younger sister had gotten a whole snowboarding kit.
#4 The yarn
To help their mother select the right Christmas gift for their 13-year-old sister, a Reddit user unintentionally set off an unanticipated series of events. When questioned about their sister’s interests, the user mentioned that she liked to sew.
They had no idea that this harmless proposal would lead to a collective family decision to lavish the young seamstress with yarn. They still had yarn two years later because there was so much of it!
#5 Outdated Cookie Mix
In an unusual twist on Christmas gifts, one Reddit member received a gift that veered greatly from the standard festive offers. The user jokingly recalls their experience opening a present that contained a surprise while fitting into the category of a regular pantry item.
“I kid you not…you,” the poster openly said. I received an out-of-date cookie mix. “One packet of oatmeal.” This funny revelation lends a sense of irony to the Christmas season, as the normally cheerful ritual of distributing gifts took an amusing turn.
#6 A Greeting Card Label
One Reddit user revealed a wonderful Christmas encounter, revealing the surprising nature of their grandmother’s gift.
As they anxiously unwrapped the present, they discovered a gift card label expertly glued to a toilet paper roll and beautifully wrapped as if it were a traditional gift. The worst thing was that the rest of the siblings had really gotten gift cards.
#7 Plastic Rainbow Bendy Straws in a Package
A woman was enraged because her children’s father returned from their vacation three days later than they had arranged. So she vented her rage on the kids by buying them each a pack of plastic rainbow bendy straws for Christmas.
One of her daughters constructed flutes out of straws, causing a sloppy mess. Even though she didn’t say anything, the youngster was certain that the mother regretted buying the straws.
#8 A Suitcase That Isn’t Wrapped
When they were ten, their grandparents gave them unpacked luggage, according to the Redditor. While the present was not a horrible idea, what transpired next did not go as planned.
Notably, the gift’s usefulness became clear when they noticed that the same suitcase had been recycled to hold the wrapped gifts for their other siblings.
#9 A grown-up Men’s Shirt and Motel Shampoo
This Redditor told the story of a remarkable present bestowed to them by their father when she was nine years old. Her father had given her a hotel shampoo and an adult t-shirt for Christmas.
The juxtaposition between a little child’s innocence and the practicalities of hotel facilities and adult dress adds another dimension of complication to this holiday narrative. One can’t help but wonder what the parent was thinking when he chose this peculiar match.
#10 A used MMA magazine as well as a used Forrest Gump DVD
Another Redditor detailed the backstory of her heinous gift. She said that she and her partner had only recently begun dating, so there were no big expectations for what they could provide each other.
Her lover traveled frequently, and this was before cellphones with built-in GPS, so she decided to purchase him a useful gift and splurged on a Garmin watch. Due to the boyfriend’s extensive travel, the pair was unable to meet each other on Christmas and only exchanged gifts a few days later.
The girlfriend was so anxious to see him that she neglected to bring the present from home on the day they met and apologized. Her partner brought out her gifts without a fuss. She remembered: “He goes into another room and returns with two wrapped gifts.” I observed that some of the paper was crooked as if it had been rewrapped […] “I took my time unwrapping the first package.” She discovered an old MMA magazine and a Forrest Gump DVD. The man went on to add that he became bored and decided to watch a DVD. She was astonished and unhappy, so she returned the Garmin watch for a full refund the next day, and they split up.
These anecdotes shed light on the often unpredictable nature of holiday gift-giving, when good intentions may often result in unexpected and even funny situations. It serves as a reminder that the thinking behind a gift may be just as meaningful as the item itself.
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