So my interests include history, maps, atlases, Europe, and France (having lived in France for two years). So what does my Arbitrary Day Secret Santa concoct for me for my first exchange? An antique map of France!

It comes with a certificate of authenticity and I've now learned of a website where I can get rid of all those pesky piles of excess cash (periodpaper.com).

What a great debut to the map collection I've always wanted to start! Thanks Santa!