Help me pick a great gift for my boyfriend’s dad. I’m spending Christmas Day with my partner’s family. They do a Kris Kringle for the adults, and I’ve drawn my partner’s father. I’ve only met him twice (the dad, not my partner). He seems lovely but I have absolutely no idea what to get him. I’ve asked my boyfriend of course, but he is not exactly brimming with ideas. Help!
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posted by t0astie
on Dec 1, 2010 -
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What creative, outlandish gift can my friend get at the last minute for a white elephant Christmas gift exchange that is being held this evening?
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posted by greenmagnet
on Dec 1, 2010 -
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Gift-list filter: what to get an eight-year-old boy who is obsessed with disasters, decay, big things collapsing, and 'Earth after people' scenarios?
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posted by lovecrafty
on Nov 30, 2010 -
42 answers
I decided to buy my wife a small Medieval LARP weapons cache for Christmas. I know she will like it, but I want to wrap this gift so it will really wow her. I am in need of a clever or creative suggestion to put together this gift - without spending more than about 25 bucks on some sort of the thematic presentation. Help me tie up the best gift ever!
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posted by faheypb
on Nov 30, 2010 -
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I am looking to set up my somewhat technically-challenged father with an mp3 player and the accompanying software for Christmas.
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posted by LiteOpera
on Nov 25, 2010 -
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My 4.5 year old got to play with my friend's Ipod Touch, loved it, and is now adamant that Santa is bringing her one. This ain't going to happen. However, I would like to find her some kind of age-appropriate equivalent toy for Christmas. We don't do huge Christmas celebrations or massively expensive gift-giving, so this will be her big present, even if it's under $75. What can you recommend that won't make her ultra-disappointed (understanding that disappointment is a part of life, yadda yadda yadda)?
posted by swimming naked when the tide goes out
on Nov 25, 2010 -
24 answers
[Christmas Gift Filter] Help me get my boyfriend some nice speakers that he can use with his Mac Book Pro.
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posted by wansac
on Nov 24, 2010 -
10 answers
Help me find this childrens book please! I had this scratch and sniff Christmas/winter book when I was a kid in the late 80's early 90's. I vaguely recall the characters were the kind that don't have mouths. And just a little button nose. The book had a picture of a Christmas tree that smelled like pine, a cup of chocolate that smelled like chocolate. And so on. I can't remember much else but would love to find this. Thanks!
posted by mokeydraws
on Nov 22, 2010 -
13 answers
Christmas List Question: Boxee, Roku, AppleTV, GoogleTV, or other?
Thoughts, Feelings, Emotions?
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posted by fozzie33
on Nov 22, 2010 -
36 answers
How can we cheer up someone who will be alone for the holidays, without actually inviting them to a party or something?
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posted by joyeuxamelie
on Nov 20, 2010 -
21 answers
I am looking for Christmas music that is mostly melancholy, and often about loss or abandonment. Think Joni Mitchell's the River or Tom Waite's Christmas Card from A Hooker in Minneapolis. Any suggestions?
posted by PinkMoose
on Nov 18, 2010 -
66 answers
I have a relative who enjoys Drambuie but absolutely hates the bottle redesign from last year. Is there anywhere in the US where I can still buy it in the old style bottle? Ideally somewhere in the area between Detroit, Michigan and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? I realize I can buy an empty bottle on eBay or what have you and present it as a "decanter" with a new bottle, but I'm hoping I can maybe find a place with a cache of the old style bottles.
posted by Lentrohamsanin
on Nov 17, 2010 -
4 answers
Christmas giftbaskets: I'm looking for baskets/tins that will fit into USPS large priority flat rate boxes that measure 12" x 12" x 5-1/2".
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posted by arnicae
on Nov 16, 2010 -
2 answers
How can I figure out my boyfriend's favorite books without directly asking him -- or at least letting him know what I'm up to?
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posted by MCMikeNamara
on Nov 15, 2010 -
21 answers
Can you help flesh out this Xmas wish list? 14yo boy; "sports clothing, gift cards, books."
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posted by kmennie
on Nov 12, 2010 -
7 answers
I want to buy my best friend a badass knitting gift for Christmas. I know nothing about knitting.
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posted by christie
on Nov 11, 2010 -
33 answers
I've always wanted to cut my own Christmas tree....on public land. Legally. How do I find out whether and where I can do this?
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posted by Miko
on Nov 11, 2010 -
11 answers
Thanksgiving with a twist: I'm looking for recipes that contain "Thanksgiving-y" and "Christmas-y" ingredients (turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin, pecans, etc.) but that aren't traditionally "Thanksgiving-y", as a whole. Perfect example:
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posted by chara
on Nov 4, 2010 -
27 answers
'Tis the season, yet again. Please recommend some lovely holiday gifts I can give that are useful, not wasteful. Picky specifics inside!
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2010 -
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My wonderful sister, who is now in Heaven, made these great Christmas stockings for my family, and let me tell you, there were 10 of us. Later on she continued to knit for spouses, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, etc. But now she is gone, and I would like to find this pattern so that I can continue Her “mission” on my side of the family.
I remember her her saying that the pattern was a very specific one, all the designs with the red background and different intarsia motifs. The names were embroidered.
Please, if anyone has this pattern, I would be so thankful if you would share it with me. The Stockings are more or less 22.5” length by 7”. See photos at
here and
here.
Thanks! Mercedes
posted by herreramishler
on Oct 15, 2010 -
19 answers
We will spending Christmas in family in the Raleigh-Durham area and would like to take a couple of vacation days somewhere within driving distance (maybe 8 hrs max). We are not skiers and tend to prefer low intensity vacations - a few things to do and lots of time to unwind. Any suggestions?
posted by metahawk
on Oct 13, 2010 -
11 answers
What's the best way to string a tree with Christmas lights? Oh yeah, it's out in the middle of nowhere.
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posted by niles
on Oct 11, 2010 -
9 answers
What is your best suggestion of a destination for a happy-go-lucky couple to spend, say, a week around December 25th?
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posted by kjs3
on Oct 8, 2010 -
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How can I make our Maui condo Christmas feel, well, sufficiently Christmassy for my children (and for myself, as I am an embarrassingly huge traditional-Christmas freak)?
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posted by purenitrous
on Sep 13, 2010 -
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Husband and I are thinking of going to Savannah, Georgia during the Christmas holidays. The threads here on Savannah as to where to go and eat have been very helpful. My question is, if we plan to arrive in Savannah on Christmas Day and stay for about 5, 6 days, will the shops and restaurants be open during that period? Or will they likely be closed for the holidays. Oh, we'll probably drive to Charleston too, so it would be helpful to know if the city closes down during the holiday season as well. Thanks!
posted by serunding
on Sep 9, 2010 -
6 answers
europe, winter, december -- two students looking for recs for somewhere to spend christmas eve (and several days before that).
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posted by swimmingly
on Aug 7, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a recording of the 1988 Prairie Home Companion program (narrated by Garrison Keillor) called "An American's Christmas in Copenhagen." If you can find it, a statue of you goes on top of our tree.
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posted by karminai
on Jul 12, 2010 -
8 answers
Is Santa Claus a religious figure? I'm interested both in your individual personal opinions and any judicial opinions that might be out there from a church/state standpoint.
posted by nickmark
on May 14, 2010 -
43 answers
Can you help me name this movie which sounds like it might be Babes In Toyland or an adaptation of The Nutcracker -- but probably isn't?
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posted by sleepcrime
on Feb 12, 2010 -
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