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This was a story I collected from the internet more than 10 years ago.  It’s been around a long time.  Author is unknown.

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It was three nights before Christmas and Daddy was very busy wrapping presents. Six-year-old Alice stood at the table and asked Daddy for a box – a big box for a special gift. He hardly glanced at her through his busy eyes, but he did manage to pull a good sized box from his wrapping pile. “No,” Alice said, “that’s not big enough, I want the biggest box you have.”

“Why do you want that box?”

“Because it’s the biggest, and this is a special person.”

Okay,” Daddy muttered, “I hope this is important.”

“Oh, it is,” Alice replied. “But now I need some paper.” Daddy reached for the least expensive roll, the tattered tissue used for stocking-stuffer gifts.

“Uh-uh,” Alice insisted, “I need that pretty gold stuff.”

“Uh-uh,” Daddy replied. “That ‘pretty gold stuff’ cost $8 a roll. The only reason we got it was to help the little boy next door with his school fund-raiser.”

“I don’t care,” Alice responded. “I want the nicest paper you have for this present. It’s important.”

“Well, who’s it for?” Daddy asked.

“It’s a surprise, a very important surprise,” she added.

Daddy finally gave in, muttering that he’s never paid $8 a roll for Christmas wrapping paper in all his life.

Alice disappeared into her room for almost three hours. When she returned to Daddy’s table, she handed him her ‘biggest box’ covered with wrinkled, wadded, and mashed gold paper help clumsily tight by enough Scotch tape to wrap the whole house!

“Open it now, Daddy. Open it now.”

“But, it’s not Christmas for three more days, Alice. Why open it now?”

“Because I’m too excited to wait. It’s really special.”

Daddy tore away the expensive paper and opened the “biggest box”. It was empty. Absolutely empty!

“Alice, Daddy said, “why did you use this box and all this fancy paper to wrap a box with nothing in it?”

Alice said, ” That box isn’t empty, Daddy. I spent all afternoon blowing kisses into it for you. That box is full of how much I love you.”

Long before the internet became as big as it is today, I received this list of Christmas gift ideas from someone. I do not know who the author is, but it’s a great list. While the gifts seem very simple, if given from the heart, they can have real impact.

1. M&M’s — “Have a merry and most wonderful Holiday Season!”
2. Soup or soup mix — Wishing you a “Souper” Holiday Season!
3. Frozen or ready to bake pizza — “Warm up to a wonderful Holiday Season “topped” with Christmas cheer!”
4. Apples and Hershey’s Hugs — A teacher can’t live by apples alone … She needs “hugs” too!
5. Popcorn balls — Hoping you have a “Ball” this Holiday Season!
6. Loaf of bread — For being there when you were “kneaded”, for “rising” to the occasion, large or small. For never “loafing” on the job, for helping others to “heel” with TLC. No matter how you “slice it”, you do a terrific job loving others. Merry Christmas!
7. Jolly Ranchers — Have a Holly “Jolly” Christmas!
8. Root beer — We’re “root—ing” for you to have a happy Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year!
9. Chex party mix — Remember Santa “Chex” his list twice to see who’s been naughty or nice … so be good for goodness sake! Merry Christmas!
10. Box of Hostess Ho—Ho’s — Hope a merry “HO — HO — H0″ fills your heart the whole year through! (Put a Santa sticker on the label)
11. Wire whisk — (Filled with chocolate kisses) “We “whisk” a Merry KISSmas!”
12. Jar of jelly — Jelly is like love — you can’t spread it around without getting some on yourself! Merry Christmas!
13. Christmas Tray — We “tray”sure your friendship! Merry Christmas!
14. Bell — With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas wish come true. And bring you peace and happiness to last the whole year through! Merry Christmas!
15. Yule log — “We send you warm greetings this Christmas Season!”
16. Potpourri — “May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of warm Christmases long ago!” Merry Christmas!
17. Cleaners — “You add sparkle and make our life brighter!” Merry Christmas!
18. Nuts — “We’re nuts about you!” Merry Christmas!
19. Lifesavers — ” You’ve been a life saver!” Have a great Christmas!
20. A juice pitcher filled with candy canes— “We pitcher you raising a little “cane” during the holidays!” Have a Merry Christmas!
21. Broom — You’re “Dust” the finest neighbors we know! Merry Christmas!
22. Paper towels — “Blot out your troubles; absorb the Christmas Spirit!”
23. Measuring cup or glass measure — “Wishing you joy beyond measure!
24. Bananas — If we could choose our friends, and we searched the whole world through, we’d go bananas trying to find a better bunch than you!”
25. Any star ornament — “Remember the reason for the season!”
26. Chocolate mousse mix — “Merry Christmousse” to our “Deer” Friends!
27. Wooden spoon — Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups or souffles; You’ll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But whatever it’s use, it says, “Merry Merry Christmas from us to you!”
28. Flower — “If friends were flowers, we’d pick you! Happy Holidays! Or “You make friendship bloom all year round!”
29. Heart Christmas ornament — “May the joy and love you give away, come back to you on Christmas day!”
30. Cinnamon sprinkles — (Cinnamon & Sugar, or cookie sprinkles) “May your Christmas be sprinkled with laughter and love!” Merry Christmas!
31. Hershey’s Hugs — “A friend always knows when you need a little hug!”
32. Christmas music … CD or tape — “May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart rejoice!” Or “May the merry sounds of Christmas bring a Joyful Melody to your holiday season” Merry Christmas!
33. Filled basket — “Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings”
34. Salsa — “Add a little spice to your holidays!” Merry Christmas!
35. Stocking or filled Jar — “Have a fun filled Christmas this year!”
36. Lamb — “Have “eweself” a Merry little Christmas!”
37. Candle — “May your days be happy, your heart be light, your Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!
38. Holly — “Happy Holly—days!”
39. Calendar — “Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!”
40. Shaped sugar cookies — “Rolling out a batch of Christmas cheer, for someone we think is very dear!”
41. Cherry 7—up — “Just a Little Christmas cheer from happy hearts this time of year! Merry Christmas!”
42. Sparkling cider — “Wishing you a sparkling holiday season!”
43. Warm casserole or bread — “Bundled up with warm wishes!”
44. Popcorn or carmel corn — “Just “popping” by with a Holiday Hi!” Or “May your holidays be poppin’!”
45. Seasoning mix — “Seasoned with love” Merry Christmas!
46. Eggbeater — “Have an “Eggstra” special holiday!”
47. Hershey’s hugs and kisses — “Christmas hugs and kisses to you ” Or “Holiday hugs and kisses to you!”
48. Apple pie of apple crisp — “Wishing you a scrumptious Christmas!”
49. Fruit Basket — “May your New Year be Festive and Fruitful!”
50. Any Sweet Treat — “Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!”
51. Oranges — ” Orange” you glad we’re Friends!?” Merry Christmas!
52. Chocolate orange — “Orange” you glad it’s Christmas? Hope your Christmas is a sweet one!
53. Sprite — “May your Christmas be merry and Sprite!”
54. Ice cream snowballs and hot fudge — ” Here’s some packaged “snowball” treats — Just drizzle hot fudge and it’s ready to eat! … Enjoy!”
55. Snickers bar — “Don’t “Snicker”, just be glad you got something!”
56. Mints — “Friends like you are worth a mint! Merry Christmas!
57. Matches — “No one matches you as neighbors!” Merry Christmas!
58. Strainer — (With a Christmas bow) ” We couldn’t restrain ourselves from wishing you a very Merry Christmas!”
59. Box of light bulbs — “Have a bright and radiant Christmas”
60. Bubble gum or Bubble bath — “May your holidays “bubble” over with fun!
61. Pencil and notepad — “Merry Christmas from our pad to yours!” or Merry Christmas to a “noteworthy” friend!”
62. Jar of Pickles — “Just in brine, Our wish for a merry Christmas!”
63. Grater and cheese — “To a grate neighbor! Merry Christmas!”
64. Ice cream — “Have a “cool” Yule!”
65. Bear-shaped honey — “Have a Bear Sweet Christmas!”
66. Santa — “Ho — Ho — Hoping your Christmas is heavenly!”
67. Angel — “Hoping you have a heavenly Christmas!”
68. Eggnog — “Have an “udderly moovalous” Christmas!”
69. Gingerbread house — “Nibble, nibble like a mouse, We hope you’ll nibble at this house!” Merry Christmas!
70. Mugs with hot chocolate mix — “To our special friends who are so Dear, We wish you all a cup of Cheer!” (One Mug would be a special gift for a teacher. “To a special teacher, wishing you a “cup of cheer”!”)
71. Cocoa mix — “Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!”
72. Muffins or muffin mix — ” You’re getting “muffin” for Christmas!”
73. Gum — “By gum, you’re a great neighbor! “Have a Merry Christmas”
74. Veggies and dip — “Dip into a wonderful Holiday season and a healthy New Year!”
75. Christmas-shaped pasta — (Or any pasta and a bottle of sauce) “Have a Pasta—tively Happy Holiday!”
76. Jar of jam — “Hoping you have a holiday “jam” packed with fun!” “Have a “berry” nice holiday season!” Or “Hoping your Christmas is “jam-packed” with Christmas cheer!”
77. Cookie dough — “Here’s a little extra “dough” for Christmas! Or “Everyone needs a little extra “dough” for Christmas!”
78. Homemade frozen rolls — “Here’s a little holiday treat. Rise and bake, it can’t be beat! Warm fresh rolls just for you. Top with butter that’s all you do! Warm Holiday greetings to you”
79. Brownie mix — (Or any Mix) “Whip up this mix for a wonderful holiday fix! Wishing you a “rich” Holiday Season!” (Be sure to attach the recipe!)
80. Homemade caramels — Hoping you have a “rich” and “wonderful” Holiday!”
81. Pie — “Just a “Holiday Hi” and a tasty pie! Happy Holidays!”
82. Divinity — “May your Christmas be “divine” and your holidays so fine! Sweet Christmas wishes!”
83. Rice Krispie treats — “Snap, crackle, pop” We think you’re really tops! “
84. Toffee or brittle — “Any way you break it, We think you’re the greatest!”
85. Fudge — “Fudge” a little on the calories and enjoy the holiday season!”
86. Cheese ball and crackers — “We don’t mean to sound “cheesy”, we just hope you have a “ball” this Holiday Season! Or “Spread a little Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season!”
87. Apple anything — (Pie, Cobbler, crisp, muffins etc.) “Sending you a “bushel” of love this Holiday Season!” Or “You are the apple of my eye, teacher!”
88. Banana bread — “Banana bread just for you, because you have so much to do … We also love you a whole “bunch” too! Merry Christmas!”
89. Cinnamon rolls — “Here’s a sweet treat “rolled” up with warm Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!”
90. Homemade chocolates — “You’re so sweet … having you as neighbors is really a treat! Have a heavenly Holiday Season!”
91. Cake or cupcakes — “You take the “Cake” neighbor, We think you’re first rate! Happy Holidays to you!”
92. Cornbread or mix — “We’re not trying to be “corny” we just want you to have Merry Christmas!”
93. Carrot cake — “I really “carrot” a lot about you! Merry Christmas”
94. Spiced drink mixes — “Hoping your holidays are “spiced” just right!”
95. Homemade ice cream or a frozen treat — “Here’s the scoop … Hoping your holidays are a “blizzard” of fun!”
96. Recipe — “Just like you friend … it’s tried and true, just for you! Happy Holiday baking or Merry Christmas cooking!
97. Pizza — “Hope your holiday has a touch of “Pizza—zz!” Merry Christmas!”
98. Candle — “You light up my life!” Thanks for your friendship! May your Christmas be merry and bright!”
99. Crayons and coloring book — Hope your holidays are colorful!
100. Plant — ” The kindness you show makes our friendship grow and grow! Hope you have a Happy Holiday!”
101. Soda pop — “I’d “Soda” like to wish you a Merry Christmas!
102. Stuffed animal — (Beanie Baby) “Pawsing” to wish you a Merry Christmas!”
103. Donuts — “Donut” you know we love you? Have a Happy Holiday!

It sure is nice to cozy up with a hot cup of hot chocolate on a cold, winter night!

And what a wonderful way to show someone you care – by sending them a gift mix for Minty Hot Chocolate! You could also box this gift up with some really special mugs or colorful cups and saucers for a nice gift.

1 (10 ounce) pkg. mint chocolate chips (1 2/3 cups)
1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup quality unsweetened cocoa powder
8 peppermint sticks, or round hard candies

Layer ingredients attractively in two 2 cup jars, dividing everything equally. Insert peppermint sticks, candy canes, or candies around the inside of the jar or use with decorations on outside of jar if sealed in wrappers. Add additional chocolate pieces if necessary to fill any gaps.

GIFT TAG DIRECTIONS

Place contents of one jar with 1 2/3 cups water. Heat and stir over medium heat until hot and chocolate pieces are melted. Pour into 4 cocoa mugs, and serve with peppermint candy. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.