My gift arrived! I got a big box of goodies from America. The box was wrapped in wrapping paper that was a map of Boston. I got a personal note from my Santa. He had done his homework and stalked my profile, as I didn't really give any information for him to go on.

Firstly I got some chocolates. Reese's peanut butter Christmas trees which I love. A Hershey bar which I haven't tried yet, and then some a smokehouse BBQ potato chip chocolate bar and some bacon chocolate. I was a bit unsure about these as potato and bacon aren't usually combined with chocolate products here, but they are surprisingly edible if not a little confusing to my taste buds.

Next gift out of the box was some dental picks/floss. My Santa had heard about the British reputation for bad teeth and to be fair he was not wrong. My toofs are now minty and clean.

There was a pack of mini bungee cords which will come in rather handy as I live on a boat and everything needs to be strapped down. There was also a pack of Boston map napkins and an anchor key chain.

At the bottom of the box, I got a Christmas tree scented candle which has made my boat smell lovely and removed the scent of the other type of trees that had been lingering since my friends came round for new years.. There was an awesome handmade wooden box which has secret twisty legs that make it lock shut. Last but not least, separately wrapped, there was a handmade lantern that is made from a tin can which casts a funk shadow pattern on the walls.

Thanks Santa! I have to say this is the best gift I've received in a secret Santa so far. Santa has obviously put a lot of thought into putting together my box of joy. Santa, you did good and have really brightened my day! Thanks!