The business unit I work for at the company I work for is having a Christmas lunch this week. It is actually a fairly harried time which is very unusual for this time of year for me. But if I do get a chance to go to the lunch, there will be a white elephant present gifting. The cost was supposed to be $15 but my experiences of shopping for anything this time of year is that it takes three times as long as normal. I had to go to the grocery store on Saturday. I think the only saving grace was I got into a conversation with the gentleman working in bulk. It saved the whole experience.
I have my normal reaction to the white elephant gift. I make something. One year it was a box of brownies. Those were stolen a few times. I decided to work on a funky hat since the comment was made that many of the gifts will be gag gifts in the invitation.
I actually really like it. It is all scrap yarn. I know it is basically against the rules but maybe I can get it back for myself? I know there may be only a few who will appreciate it around the table. And if I do not get to the lunch, I now have a hat that covers my ears when my hair is up. That is harder then you think especially when you share hats!