...because this gift is just awesome! It feels very personal to me.

I got down to the post office and was very pleasantly surprised when the big box on the closest shelf turned out to be mine.

Inside was a lovely card from my Santa, sent from my favourite town in the world, Amsterdam. In the card, my Santa wished me a merry Christmas (same to you, Santa!) and presented the three(!) gifts:

A bag of stroopwafels, which is awesome. If there are any left when my Dutch mother comes to visit in about a week, she will be delighted.

A bottle of St. Bernardus Christmas Ale. A personal favourite which I rarely get to drink here in Norway. I'll save it for Christmas!

Last but certainly not least: An awesome new addition to my record collection! Khruangbin's album Con Todo El Mundo. As I type this I'm listening to the last song, and... wow. I have never heard it before, but I already know that this record will be played regularly.

My Santa has remarkable taste (or at least the same taste as me) in both snacks, beer and music. I'm really happy that my SS would introduce me to one of their favourite records, and even more happy that it is an instant favourite for me too.

Thanks again, Santa. Merry Christmas to you and the people around you!