Weird Gifts
By Amber
@AmbiePam (108622)
United States
December 24, 2025 3:49pm CST
While I think @xFiacre has one of the best stories recently about weird gifts, my best friend, Naomi, got the weirdest Christmas present I’ve seen this year. She sent me a selfie to show me. Yes, that’s her, and her two new goats. One of her friends knew one of her goats had died (she lives on a bit of acreage, loves animals, and needs help keeping mowing the grass under control. Strangely, of her now 15, goats, she’s only purchased one.) Knowing she was sad about the goat’s death, her friend found a man who had to move, and needed a home for his two goats by this Friday. So, Naomi now has two new cuties to add to the fold!
Any weird gift stories?
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@DaddyEvil (164143)
• United States
8h
She's transporting them inside her vehicle? 
One of my brothers bought a Shetland pony as a gift for his toddler one Christmas. He took the rear seat out of his car, put the seat in the trunk and brought the pony home in the back of his car. (I have a picture of it somewhere but can't find it offhand. I'll keep looking for the picture.)2 people like this
@DaddyEvil (164143)
• United States
7h
@AmbiePam 
I would not like riding anywhere with her.
He was a small pony named Rowdy. He must have been really young. He was our first Shetland pony on the farm when I was a kid. He lived a really long time.
I would not like riding anywhere with her.
He was a small pony named Rowdy. He must have been really young. He was our first Shetland pony on the farm when I was a kid. He lived a really long time.2 people like this
@AmbiePam (108622)
• United States
7h
@DaddyEvil I wrote a post one time about how the last time I rode with her I almost threw up. It was so bad, I decided we had to drive my car from now on. It had never been bad until then.
I’m so glad the pony had a good, long life. That makes my heart happy.
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@LooeyVille (63)
• United States
6h
My former boss, a well-to-do attorney, gave me a cheap plastic $3.00 fake Swiss Army Knife as a Christmas gift when I was 19.
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@RasmaSandra (92121)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7h
What cute goats. So glad she was able to get the goats. I think that is a wondeful gift,
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@GardenGerty (166885)
• United States
2h
A happy ending for both your friend and the goats. No weird stories at this point.
@Jenaisle (16599)
• Philippines
8m
Hello, my friend. I am glad you're active and happy. Wow, that is such a unique and thoughtful gift! It’s not every day someone receives goats for Christmas, and it’s clear her friend really understood what would cheer her up. It’s heartwarming and practical, too, helping with mowing while giving her company.
I love stories like this. They remind us that the best gifts are often personal and meaningful, even if unconventional. I don’t have goats, but I remember a friend once received a tiny Christmas reindeer. It wasn’t really useful at all, but it was unforgettable. Gifts that surprise and connect with someone’s life are the best!
Have fun this holiday season and take care.
@JudyEv (367935)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
We never ever bought a sheep either. They were all rejects or gifts in one way or the other.
@MarieCoyle (52597)
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2h
No, I can't really think of any weird gifts. But if I lived where I could have farm animals, I would consider a goat or two!
