I don't know what I expected, but if I'd had any expectations, they'd've been entirely blown away. I went away for a long weekend and came home to a huge, heavy box. Inside this box, I found a treasure trove of precious, even irreplaceable Star Trek memorabilia. I can't really fathom the generosity and kindness of my Santa, to be able to part with this collection in a gift to a fellow Redditor. I'm absolutely floored.

I should explain a bit of my relationship to Star Trek, since this means so much to me. I've been watching the show for as long as I can remember, being born in the middle of TNG's run and sitting down with my family to watch TNG, DS9, Voyager, and enough of Enterprise to be confident in not watching it. My parents grew up with the original series, and they gleefully passed their geekery on to us. In our house, watching a Star Trek rerun is always quality TV. The movies have always been family events, whether in theaters or at home. The first time I heard whale song was in Star Trek IV, and as much as I get the even-odd numbering, Star Trek I still holds a special place in my heart.

So, when I realized what I'd received, I was pretty much speechless. I should let the photos speak for themselves. And to my amazing Santa - thank you, thank you, thank you, you wonderful person. You've made a fellow fan incredibly happy. Thank you, so much, for sharing your passion for Star Trek with me.