I had to pick up the parcel from the post office and was expecting something along the lines of a small squat box with a delightfully thoughtful gift inside. Instead I was given a large box with an amazing treasure trove inside! Canada proves again that it is the best neighbor ever(Sorry Mexico). Not only was I presented with an amazing assortment of brown wrapped goodies, but my Santa had notes on every single unique gift(he didn't label each candy bar for example) to explain why he included it. The amount of effort and research that went into this is mind boggling. The most amazing thing was the Origami, handmade without using tape or glue. I'm working on how/where I'm putting these beautiful pieces but know that it will take a spot of honor on either the work or home desk. This redditor has again proven to me that warts and all Reddit is one of the best communities I have been a part of in my internet life.

Secret Santa-You have given me the most thoughtful gift a stranger has ever given me. The kid in me was ecstatic to see so many presents to unwrap, it was so much fun to pull each one out of the box! As I explained and showed off your gift to my roommates later in the evening, they marveled at your talent and generosity. For a moment you lifted the spirits of a household and reminded them that the people of this world are more beautiful to one another than we can expect. You have also shamed me and made my gift look paltry in comparison.

Thank you.

TL:DR; LET'S DO THE INVENTORY: (EDIT- Holy Crap, I forgot he gave me a tiny Canadian flag, I had already proudly flown it on my headboard) By Hand: Reddit Alien Xmas card Handwritten 6 page note to explain everything Orangered envelope revealing my Secret Santa's identity The best of the handmade-ORIGAMI! A crane A cube A...cube melded into another cube, not sure what to call it. Very cool. Large multiside hedron, amazing skills! Food: A bag of Old Dutch Salt and Vinegar Chips(My favorite!) A bag of Pickle chips(My Santa's favorite!) A bag of Ketchup chips(Had these before, but I still go WHY CANADA WHY?) Canadian Candy bars(my sweet toothed roommate is tickled) Kraft dinner(I guessed what this is by the note on it) Real Maple Syrup! Books Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake(I guessed the author from the the note using my extensive knowledge of Canada from South Park and Kate Beaton) David Suzuki's The Legacy(From the note, I guessed it was Red Green but upon opening I realized I have much to learn from Canada-Me dumb) Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go Neil Pasricha's The Book of Awesome Jose Saramago's Blindness DVDs: The Road Season 1 of Spartacus Other: An Inukshuk A cycling map of Toronto(Hopefully by the time I visit there the Bixi will be in place!) Toronto postcards I AM CANADIAN magnet