During the giving season, many different gifts are given and received. Some are very good and others leave something to be desired. Many people put a lot of time and effort into picking out the perfect gifts. The gifts on this list are not any of those gifts. Take 5 minutes to see if you were given any of these gifts.

Honorable mention- Fruit Cake

No explanation is needed. Fruit cake has no right to be considered a cake.

5. Scale

Number 5 on our list today is a scale. Now I know what you are thinking it could be used to measure out ingredients for baking. That could be an option but deep down we all know what grandma is trying to say when she gives out this gift to the whole family. Christmas is known for the mass amount of gifts that are given, but it is also known for the vast amount of food that is consumed. That gift would never be used and most likely will not be regifted. That is why it is at the number 5 spot today

4. Melted frozen pizza

This can be said for any frozen food/refrigerated that is given as a gift. If I like cheese (Come on who doesn’t like cheese? You live in Wisconsin!) and grandma gets me the expensive kind but forget to put it back in the fridge. Then not only do I not get to eat that amazing cheese but I also have to lie to Grandma’s face and say that I love it. Any spoiled or melted food item makes number 4 on our list.

3. Self-help books

When opening up a box-shaped gift there are so many cool things it could be like a new toy, puzzle, or even candy! When you rip off the wrapping your heart drops… its a book. Books normally land in the bottom 10 of the list but what makes it even worse is if it’s a self-help book. Sure you might read a chapter or two and say that this is going to change your life. Then two months later you’ve forgotten the book even exists. Some may disagree but today every self-help book lands in the number three spot. 

2. Used ketchup

These gifts are mostly given as jokes. The problem is when they are not jokes and the giver fully expects you to be happy with a half-open bottle of ketchup as a gift. This also encompasses half-open anything like chips, candy bags, puzzles, and pre-used makeup products.

1. Just A birthday card

This gift can go one of two ways. The first is that your birthday is on Christmas day. Many children do not like sharing a birthday with this special holiday to find a true story look here. The other option is that Grandma didn’t have time to find or buy a Christmas card.  Because this is just a birthday card no money, gift cards, or even a note is written inside. This is the saddest gift that is possible to receive. 

Some may try to argue that receiving a gift is not the true spirit of Christmas and that people should be happy they receive anything at all. But those people are the type of people who think giving these gifts is acceptable. If you think I missed any other horrible gift ideas share them in the comments or check out these posts. If we get to 10 likes then I will make a part two. Until next time have a happy holiday.