Not every Christmas gift is a winner. These 12 really odd gifts prove that sometimes people completely give you the wrong thing. You may not believe that some of these things were actually given as Christmas presents but we swear these stories are real! Take notes as you read and never give any of these things as Christmas gifts.
A Pack of Gatorade
One reader told the story of receiving an 8-pack of yellow Gatorade as a Christmas gift. His parents walked in his room on Christmas morning, said “Merry Christmas” and handed him the pack of Gatorade. While this may seem like a very odd gift (isn’t this just a regular grocery store pick-up item?), he said he was happy! He liked Gatorade so it all worked out. We just hope he didn’t have to share.
Underwear
We aren’t sure why underwear is considered to be an acceptable Christmas gift but we know multiple people who get this gift annually. Isn’t it awkward to open a pack of undies in front of your whole family? Now Aunt Sally knows you like to wear lacey boy shorts. Let’s all avoid gifting underwear this Christmas and prevent things from getting weird.
Coupons
Lots of people get cash on Christmas. That is a good thing to find when you open a Christmas card! But we had a reader say that his Grandma gave him a card full of coupons every year. Grandma would clip and save the coupons then stick them in everyone's Christmas cards. We kinda like this frugal Grandma but agree that it is a pretty odd Christmas gift.
Coat Hangers
We are all about practical gifts but coat hangers are pretty underwhelming. This is especially true for our friend who received two simple coat hangers on Christmas. Apparently, she only owned two coats so the gift giver assumed she just needed two hangers. Christmas may feel a little depressing when all you get is two sad, plastic coat hangers.
Brass Knuckles
One reader wrote in to tell us that her dad gave her brass knuckles in her Christmas stocking. Was dad encouraging fighting or just trying to keep his daughter safe. We hope he was trying to gift her a little safety but what an intense gift to open on Christmas day! We wonder if she tried them out that morning or just stuck them in her coat pocket for safekeeping.
Cleaning Supplies
We all love a clean house but giving someone cleaning supplies for Christmas is a big no-no. Nobody wants to open a can of Lysol, a bottle of Windex and a bunch of rags. Sure, those things are useful but it will make us feel like our house is either messy and people are talking about it or we will feel like we need to immediately start cleaning. Both feelings would be awful on Christmas day.
Batteries
Imagine opening a Christmas gift just to find a box of batteries. We received a message from someone saying their parents gave them a box of batteries so all the toys they received the year before would continue to work. This would be a pretty depressing gift for any kid to open on Christmas.
Rocks
Once upon a time, a New-aged mom gave everyone in her family different types of rocks. She hand picked the rocks for each member of the family, giving each person the rock with the “energy” that they needed. While this may seem like a good idea to someone who believes in crystals and energies, it is a pretty rough gift to give a kid. To a kid, they are all just rocks.
Salt and Pepper
Imagine you unwrap a Christmas gift and find a salt shaker. Nothing else, just a salt shaker. Then your sibling unwraps their gift and gets the matching pepper shaker. The two of you have a match! This happened to one reader who was pretty let down by the gift of a salt shaker, especially because she then had to share with her brother.
Swim Goggles
A brand new pair of swim goggles is what one reader told us they got for Christmas. This may not seem like a weird gift until you learn that she lived in Alaska and never went swimming in her life. Apparently, her grandma thought that one day they would come in handy. She still has yet to use them!
Lingerie
Opening lingerie on Christmas day must be awkward, especially if they were gifted to you by grandma. One reader said “My grandma gave me a frilly purple baby doll lingerie set for Christmas one year. I was 17 and really shouldn’t be dressing in lingerie of any kind. As I looked at the inappropriate gift, everyone was silent and then grandma said ‘I know you love purple and this looked like the perfect size for your doll’. I guess she thought it was doll clothes and not a sexy sleep set!”.
Worms
Opening a literal can of worms on Christmas seems like a very strange gift. However, to a fisherman, it may just be the best gift ever. We know someone who gets worms for Christmas every year but they are surprisingly happy about it! We recommend not gifting live worms this Christmas but, to each their own!
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