This was my first Reddit Secret Santa gift exchange, and to be honest, I did not expect this. My gifts were delivered in 2 packages. When the first package arrived, I opened it with a distinct feeling I have not felt in many years: excitement. Merriment. Glee. It contained gel pens, Tasting Beer book, and The Art of Youth book. That would have been enough for me, too, but there was something else:

A card from my SS wishing me a Merry Christmas, and detailing a few mysteries:

1) There was a very specific reason my gift was shipped in 2 packages. 2) I should hold on to the $10 enclosed in the card, because "all will be explained."

I pondered over these details for the entire weekend. What could my Secret Santa be up to? Why 2 packages? Why not one? Why $10? What am I supposed to do with $10?

When the 2nd package arrived, I could hardly wait. Upon opening it, I discovered a note which delivered the BEST, MOST THOUGHTFUL gifts EVER! The package contained 6 of the Secret Santa's favorite Christmas beers available where he is from!

This was absolutely amazing, and left me speechless. AND! That $10 from Santa? It is a gift of a drink at a local (highly rated) gastropub where I am from (he gave me the address in the note)! SO AWESOME!!!!

I cannot say thank you enough Secret Santa. The amount of thoughtfulness that went into this truly surpassed all my expectations and is one of the best gifts I've ever received.