This was the sweetest Secret Santa gift I've ever received! It came in two packages: the first was a book on Jewish mathematicians in German-speaking academia (written by my Santa's colleagues). In her note, my Santa explained how imperative it is for her and her colleagues to remember and commemorate the contributions of Jews, women, and other subjugated people from throughout history to mathematics, and all fields of academia and life. While I have no familial connection with the Holocaust, I deeply appreciate the effort of my Santa to bridge the divide, both cultural and societal, from her people to mine.

The second package was CANDY! I absolutely love trying candy from other countries - German treats are fantastic. I look forward to sharing them with my friends at my Hannukah party in a few days!

I really can't thank my Santa enough. This was an amazing gift!