Proof positive of just how great Arbitrary Day really is--the gift from my Secret Santa came as part of his cross-country adventure, and burst through my walls with beams of awesomeness.

First of all - an authentic mylar translucent poster from Man of Steel! (The kind that is backlit, like in the "COMING SOON:" frames outside of theaters!) I'm a big Superman fan--and I actually enjoyed 99% of the movie. (We all know that last 1%.) My Santa collects movie posters, and this is a great piece to help me start my own.

A few years back, I started collecting pressed pennies. I have books of them from every place I've visited, around the country and the world! My Santa was awesome enough to press a few for me as he traveled from Coney Island (not New Jersey!) to the Smoky Mountains. The one I'll treasure most is the one from the Pigeon Forge Titanic Museum: It's a commemorative pressed penny from the 100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic, which just happens to be the day my wife and I got married. On a boat. In the middle of the ocean. By the Captain. #awesome. Right in the feels.

Last but certainly not least - my ultimate gift and addition to the collection.

Electric Blue Light Up Tie. Boom. This is the kind of thing that nobody in their right mind would think of asking for or wanting until its here in front of them and then it's all they can think about! I'm wearing it tomorrow for my students and it's going to blow their minds.

And Joey, thanks to you for including your letter. I really enjoyed reading it and sharing your adventure with you. And whenever you write to someone new, always be yourself. Unless you can quote Batman. Always Quote Batman.

Joey is the Santa Reddit Deserves, but not the one it needs right now.