My Santa was extremely generous! This was my first time participating and it has rather blown me away.

My box had multiple gifts, each one matching my preferences.

The best one was on top, an envelope marked 'For the greater good' (Harry Potter reference), and inside was a card saying a donation had been made on my behalf to a homeless/refugee centre to cover the cost of a shower and a meal for someone in need. I love this idea.

There was a Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit set. This was played by all 11 of the family on Christmas Day, much to my amazement, even my grumpy, 'only seen the first one' dad took part, with fierce competition, and some tears from my nephew as well. My stepdad was caller, and a very traditional family Christmas game was had, with shrieks, accusations, hysteria, temper tantrums and sulks..... It was superb!!! Thank you SO MUCH for this, I loved it!

In my box were gifts from the National trust, a good quality tea-towel, and a beautiful silver necklace, which I wore on Christmas Day. I like it very much indeed, it's beautiful.

Sherlock is a favourite of mine, and there was a scarf and hat combo in gorgeous greens with a Fair Isle pattern, with 'I am SHER locked' knitted into the design. It is just my colours, and very nicely done.

Lastly there was a gift labelled 'for your little one', and it had a set of cosmetics and soaps for my daughter. The soap had been shaved into petals, and reformed into very realistic roses. Nothing would be done by her save having a bath RIGHT NOW MUMMY, and she came out smelling lovely!

I think I've got it all. It was so unexpectedly nice. And far more generous than I was ever expecting. What was also such a treat was to get gifts tailored to who I am, something apparently far too baffling for my family to work out. At the end of our manic 11 person present unwrapping session I realised my dad and stepmother had left me out completely. My dad merely said as I was leaving that he would transfer some money into my bank once he gets paid!! This despite the family going through seven bottles of good champagne, and many expensive gifts being unwrapped all around me. The gifts I got from my Santa were there, being worn and played with. It made a real difference to my day.

So THANK YOU secret Santa. I didn't deserve all that, but it was an amazing treat.