This was my first Reddit secret santa and will certainly not be the last.

We've had a pretty tough year here in Denmark in between sickness, work and finally a family member passing away this month, so I had sort of signed up just to try and send someone else some good fortune rather than get anything in return.

I was so happy when I got a message saying a gift for me would be going out of the door any time soon. My SS was so friendly and I know was most likely annoyed as hell by my lurker status and limited gift requests (I didn't want to seem greedy! I'm Sorry!)

But he did amazingly! It all arrived today and I couldn't be happier.

Firstly a tonne of Jolly Ranchers. I have had to hide these for now due to greedy creatures in my home but trust me they will be enjoyed,

Secondly 2 books of knitting patterns. I'd asked for something I could use and this was just great. I have my yarn and needles at the ready and I'm already eyeing up some socks in the nerdy book :)

Lastly was something that I find really cool and that my husband loved (he's a big war nut). A submarine coin! MY SS had helped design it and I love it. My daughter has since commandeered it, she especially loves the dinosaur.

In case anyone is interested about the submarine - http://www.ssn790.org/

I just want to say a big thank you to my secret santa. All I wanted was someone to at least think of me this year and I got so much more. Thank you and I really hope you have an amazing holidays yourself.

(Apologies for photo quality)