I received a very interesting Christmas card, but it left me with more questions than answers! The card features a creepy Santa character at a cash register stating "Commercializing our sacred holiday is the least we can do for this country!" The inside of the card reads "Merry Christmas and God bless America!" So I have to assume that "this country" refers to the United States, but the card is made in Canada, and "Santa" is also certainly not from the United States. The envelope also featured a cool Chinese firecracker stamp, but this - along with it's left corner positioning on the envelope - only added to the intrigue.

On the inside, "Santa" left a nice note apologizing for sending the card late (No problem - thanks!) He then goes on to state that he is Jewish. The card is signed as "Santa" so I'm further confused as to if my Secret Santa is Jewish, or if he was making a commentary on the actual Santa being Jewish, or if he was confusing Santa with Jesus.

Santa goes on to say "hopefully you enjoy this magnet." Unfortunately there was no magnet inside of the envelope. The envelope was in rough shape when it arrived, with both sides split open and the seal on the top was compromised. So I certainly don't blame Santa for this one, but I didn't get the magnet :(

Santa concluded his note by mentioning "it is cold here & there is snow on the ground." I'm left wondering if "here" is Pennsylvania, Canada, China, or the North Pole... but wherever you may be, Santa, I certainly hope that you are staying safe and warm.

The card is signed "I love you, Santa" and now I'm left with an even larger emotional mystery. Was my Secret Santa so moved by researching my history that they were forced into love with me? Or is he portraying the real Santa, who I'm certain does love me as well as everyone else on the Nice List. Or is Secret Santa confusing Santa and Jesus again, and stating that Jesus loves me (this I know)?

Well, I certainly got more out of this exchange that I bargained for. I can safely say that I'll be scratching my head for answers all the way to next Christmas.

Thanks Secret Santa! ...or real Santa? ...or Canadian Santa? ...or Jesus?

I love you too!