u/wildernessyears did a great job reading me through my likes and comments. While nothing she sent was something I specifically asked for, it was all something useful and very much appreciated.

She hand drew and wrote a very wonderful card talking about how her grandmother taught her how to cross stitch. As a fellow stitcher, I loved hearing the story of her first project - a nervous T-Rex. She mentioned how she loves to stitch gifts for friends, family and redactors. I do the same thing and am currently working on 3 projects for friends as Christmas gifts. It is always so wonderful getting matched with someone into the same things you are.

Included in her gift to me was a project she stitched featuring a quote from William Shakespeare's grave. As a historical reenactor, and a member of the death-positive movement, the sentiment was wonderful. Also within the gift was a very cute stone incense burner and some jasmine incense (one of my FAVORITE scents, how did she know?!)

As an environmental educator and eco-advocate, I try to be conscious of the products I buy and use. The handmade notebook made from natural plant fibers and flower parts is something I've always admired but never purchased for myself.

u/wildernessyears mentioned how some of the gifts spoke to her. The final two gifts absolutely proved that to me. I'm always amazed when someone's personality can make it through the computer. Wrapped in some beautiful wrapping paper (seriously, it's so pretty!) were three crystal animals, all related to my pets (don't think I didn't catch it, u/wildernessyears .~ ) There was an amethyst cat, a tiger's eye snake, and a salamander to represent my axolotl (unsure exactly what the stone is). Amethyst and tigers eye are two of my stones, which makes it even more impressive.

The last gift was a surprise, again wrapped in the fabulous paper. It was the fairy tarot deck. I don't know how she did it, but u/wildernessyears got me a something that I've never told anyone I wanted. It is my first deck, something I've wanted for years since high school. The first deck should preferably be gifted, and I never told anyone I wanted a fairy deck because I didn't want to feel like I made someone get it for me. The fact that it came from a fellow redditor, a complete stranger who never could've known, just astounds me. I'm just... wow. Wow.

Thank you SO much u/wildernessyears. From the bottom of my heart, Happy Holidays, Festive Yule/Solstice, Merry Christmas, Happy Everything!