OK, I have done Secret Santa for 5 years and this is the first time trying out a non-Christmas exchange. I didn't know what to expect and took a chance on going international, despite knowing from previous experience there was an added expense. I hoped that the payoff might be worth the price.

I can honestly say that I never predicted just how incredible things would turn out!

I have the most amazing, Snack-loving Santa, and I'm humbled by the arrival of their treats. You have outdone yourself and gone above and beyond.

She also included a letter explaining the significance of each of the snacks to her, which was perfect and makes everything so much more meaningful and enjoyable. And bonus, since it's mostly in Dutch, I got to hilariously mispronounce all of the names, which caused endless enjoyment for my wife.

These treats are all perfect, from the caramel corn and flavored nuts, to the various cookies and chocolates and especially the licorice. I love licorice and couldn't be happier.

I have yet to try most of the items, I was too eager to write this and send my appreciation, but I greatly look forward to it. I drink a lot of tea, as well, so the cookies will have a perfect pairing.

The biggest surprise and delight for me was discovering that Tony's Chocolonely is from The Netherlands. I had no idea. This chocolate bar is my wife and I's all-time favorite. We get 1-2 every year as a gift at Christmas time, this exact flavor, Caramel Sea Salt. If you haven't tried it, go out and grab one, it'll make you question what you've been doing with your life.

Santa, you're the most amazing, anonymous gift-giver I've ever encountered and I want you to know you've made me (and my wife and kids) the luckiest recipient in this entire exchange. Getting personalized snacks from a foreign country is EXACTLY what I wanted out of this exchange and I got that and SO much more.

Now, pardon me, I have to go stuff my face.