Gift Exchange Enthusiast Pillows

December 24th and the December 26th.

"And your reason for returning the sweater?"

"Legs together, David -- You're hamspreading again."

Labrador Non-retriever

CEO.

US dollar rising and falling.

'The whole office is slack-jawed and drooling! It's either a zombie invasion or that smooth jazz you play on the intercom.'

On the fifth day, Neville opts for jewelry.

'We leave for France tomorrow. I just can't wait to visit all those famous museum gift shops!'

"You know, we've given this same bottle back and forth to each other for so long that it's probably pretty good by now."

'Wait until you see what you got me!'

"Read the card! Read the card!"

"...And don't forget to include the receipts!"

"I'm not giving up the present till I see the party bag."

"I see many gifts. They say do not open till Christmas."

'You're kidding? Your birthday wasn't REALLY six weeks ago was it, darling?'

"Honey - this is soooo special!"

'Where are you, Mrs. Harris? I have another delivery for you.'

'It's my stool sample.'

'My brother is going to stay with a family in France, and a French boy is coming to stay with us. Did you know your parents could exchange you?'

"Sorry I'm late. Argos was a nightmare."

'You remembered our anniversary!'

"I'm afraid I can't do anything unless you have a receipt."

The key to eliminating work-related clutter and stress: Proper Paperwork Triage!

"You ain't gitting on this train until I git off first."

The final secret-santa gift exchange between the Greeks and the Trojans.

I think the real question is, why do I feel I have to give out toys? Can't people like me just for me?

'Yes, son, it's the thought that counts. But I've found it helps if it's an expensive thought.'

"The new year is an excellent time to celebrate new beginnings by exchanging gifts with those you love."

'She's behaving just like an adult.'

December 26th . . . The Returns

Santa Claus

Gracie cuts the bottom branches off the Christmas tree to make room for presents.

'I agree the whole thing is crass and commercial but I still expect something huge and expensive.'