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Christmas is coming

And the goose is getting fat

Time for 'Secret Squirrel' 

To put our names in a hat

Yes. It's Secret Santa time.  Our Greek family is doing the secret gift exchange for either the  3rd or 4th year. Everyone gets one gift. 

We draw the names  now so we have plenty of time to consider the gift and find it or get it ordered. 

It's been very difficult to get all the family together this summer. Some of the family we haven't seen for a month or more. It was a busy summer.  

Then half disappeared off to Athens for work or study. 

This long weekend everyone is on the island so our not-so-Secret Squirrel wrote out the names and put them into a jar.   She's in a central position down on the harbour so we all pass by at our leisure and draw a paper with the name of one of 11 immediate family members . 

 

K and I went in and...... I drew my own name.  I was tempted to keep it. I know exactly what I want. 

But I  took another twist of paper.  

I sent a photo to our Secret Squirrel of what I would like. Someone's going to get my name in the next few days. She can whisper in an ear

Jamie  chooses his Secret Santa draw 

With Aunty Danae and Mother Elli

It's all supposed to be secret but if you've got no idea then hints are discreetly asked for, or loud calls for help!

 

There's a limit of around 20 euros so we are not emptying any kids piggy banks. 

Last year Clever Clogs George, after the draw, asked everyone which was their favourite tipple. He got his gift answer without anyone knowing the recipient. 

Look what I just found!

Next year I'll print out a dozen of these. And leave them somewhere for everyone to secretly peruse.

Xmas is coming folks!

PS Secret Squirrel really has nothing to do with it but he's another SS and I remember him with fondness. 

So here's another video