This year I asked my Santa to send me something they love and would have fun getting together, and I could get to know the person behind the gift. Expecting nothing more than a ridiculous trinket, this gift was truly something special.

Opening the box I was greeted with a 14(!) page note. It wasn't just an explanation of the items within (see the images for those), but an personal exploration of what this Santa's life has been up to his point. It was moving, heartbreaking, confusing, loving, and just about every other emotion I could write down. I never expected something so devastatingly personal in a reddit Secret Santa exchange, and I couldn't be happier that I was the person lucky enough to have received it. (I won't post the whole letter here, unless my Santa gives permission).

My Santa's letter revolved around the comfort of playing Sonic 2 on Genesis when times where rough. Stuff I can't even imagine, rough. So finding that exact copy of Sonic 2 awaiting in this box means something I can't find the words for. I have no way of playing the game, but I don't think I ever need to. Just knowing how much this black plastic means is more than enough. And that you thought, even for a second, it might mean even a fraction of what it does to you for a random stranger in a gift exchange is incredible.

There was also a super cute home-made Christmas sweater! And damn if I didn't immediately fall in love with the snowman with one eye (because the glue just wouldn't stick). The googly-eyed reindeer is really something else too.

Also included is a set of "Cold War Unicorns", which is as hilarious as it sounds. Santa says they brought luck with them. And if I'm lucky enough to have gotten this awesome Santa, then they really do work.

I honestly can't say enough how blown away I was. I asked for a personal gift on a whim, and received something far better than my imagination.

Thank You. You are a wonderful person.