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Kathy Gornik's avatar

Perhaps you could provide some polite prompts for hosts or guests to use for that gift-wrap recycler who meticulously and carefully removes and refolds the "this-is-to-good-to-throw-away!" paper while the rest of Those Gathered Around stare, barely concealing their restiveness at the yet-unwrapped mountain of presents awaiting to be conquered? Some gusto and speed could be encouraged in the unveiling of the gift, though, of course, with due regard and proper acknowledgement for the work the gift-wrapper invested. Your guidance is appreciated.

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Kathy Gornik's avatar

Miss Manners would be proud!

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Kathy Gornik's avatar

Aaah, yes! You have this covered by your excellent rules! I’m certain the Christmas experience will improve if we all adopted them. If there are to be amendments or clarifications to the gift opening process, perhaps a small illustrated handbook could be tucked into our stockings next year? I do love being properly briefed for the holidays! This way, we can be sure no one will suffer the embarrassment of opening a gift prematurely, or with excessive enthusiasm. šŸ˜‚

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Bretigne's avatar

That is not a bad idea!!!

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Bretigne's avatar

Well yes. We all know (and, of course, love) these people. Indeed, it is precisely this sort of situation that was the inspiration behind the time limits. Never be afraid to call for the clock!

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Tonya's avatar

But when do I get to open my stocking? Please don't leave me in the dark!

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Bretigne's avatar

Gasp! You are absolutely correct! I don't know how we overlooked this!!! We will get to work correcting it immediately! In the meantime, I think I can be confident in saying that you should be fine opening your stocking PRIOR TO the beginning of festivities on Christmas Morn.

I apologize for this oversight, and we will get the Rules updated as soon as is practicable given the disorderliness of the season!

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Jim Davidson's avatar

Rules that include a hat šŸŽ© are good rules. The admonition against explosives indoors is understandable but the world is very large. šŸ¤ŖšŸŒ²šŸŽšŸŽ‡šŸ”„

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Doc Ellis 124's avatar

so nice to see this again....has it really been a year since the last time you posted this? wow....

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Bretigne's avatar

I know!!! It's nuts how stuff keeps speeding up!!!

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Sarah Thompson's avatar

šŸ˜‚

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Anita Ellison's avatar

I have celebrated for 65 years in a similar fashion (although I was late to the game using cell phones) but the Knock at the door from the Christmas mouse is a new concept for me. Enjoyed reading this! Merry Christmas all you all!

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Bretigne's avatar

The Christmas Mouse is an old German tradition, that our family inherited from my brother in law's family. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

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Bretigne's avatar

Merry Christmas to you too!

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