For @reinlili

Alright babe, it’s our first official Christmas and all I can say is that I hope there’s many more to come for the two of us. There was so much I wanted to get you to make sure this year was as special as it gets, but I figured I’d save some for other occasions, since I intend for there to be a lot of them. Here’s what I settled on for this year though. 

First, the rings. They might not be of the engagement kind, but you can consider it a promise (do people still do that?) - I know we’ve talked about jealousy a bit lately and while I don’t think it’s a problem for us, I thought this might help ease both of our minds a little bit. They’re a set, and I will wear mine always so you never have to worry if anyone is wondering - they will know my heart is spoken for even before I can tell them. Next, the flowers. Okay, I thought these were really cool and something you could take along with you when we have to be apart. Keep them in the box and (somehow, magically) they will last whole year (cool, right?!). 

On to the naughty list stuff. It looks like a candle, smells like a candle, is a candle. But it also melts into a deliciously silky massage oil that I thought we could have a little bit of fun with! Next is a book of love poems by Pablo Neruda. They’re almost as beautiful as you and I wish I had the talent to tell you how I feel as elegantly as he does but I’ll borrow his words this time so you never have to wonder. I figured I’d leave this last one boxed up so we could open in private later, but you can probably guess what’s hidden in there (Don’t let your dad see this one!). 

Meeting you and getting to spend the past several months falling more and more in love with you has been then absolute best thing that’s happened to me and more than I ever could have hoped for. You’re my everything and I look forward to spending the next year, and many more after, falling even more in love with you. Have a very Merry Christmas, babe. 

Love, Dave. 

For Zoey @zoeydevtch

Merry Christmas Zoey, I pulled in a favor from the big man and got you off the naughty list. You can thank me later! I got you a mug made without upcoming smash reality show hit - I figured it might motivate us to get things done (or just make you laugh when you see it and remember what nerds we are!). I also got you a couple snowboarding goodies - socks and gloves (don’t ask me what is with all the pink this time around, but it just happened) - stay warm and safe out there, will you?! And lastly, but perhaps most importantly, the only hangover tonic you will ever need.  It’s handcrafted using a unique blend of herbs known to ease the ailments caused by the overindulgence of a good time. Can be mixed into cocktails or employed to alleviate nausea, stress headaches, anxiety, or an upset stomach. Goes great in Whiskey, Bourbon, Tea, or straight in Soda water.

Anyway, if my mom had managed to push out a girl at some point, I’m pretty sure she would have ended up a lot like you (nice, but a bit weird), so I figure you’re probably about the closest thing I’m ever going to get to a sister and now we just need to make the Dueco’s official so that next year at this time, we can share the family insanity! Have a great, one and hey, try and be good?

Dave.

For Zach @roerigz

Merry f’in Christmas man! 

I just wanted to take a minute to celebrate the holidays with you and thank you for being not just a stand-up guy, but a great friend this past year-ish (not quite, but close enough, right?). We’ve had some good times but you’ve also listened to me babble on and on about just about anything and everything with patience of a fucking saint. You’re good people, brother, and I’m glad our paths crossed. 

Alright, first up, some new longboarding gloves and a sneaker cleaning kit so you can look fresh as hell once all this snow goes away and we can get back out there again. I threw in some snowboarding goggles because a man has to look good all year round, right? Lastly, I came across this nifty little business card holder that not only seemed appropriate but well timed give your new adventure. I figure those new business cards are going to be in high demand, so you should have something both handsome and convenient! 

I hope you and the family have an excellent Christmas and that 2018 is extra good to you all! Merry Christmas!

Dave. 

For @tylerjbburn, @levittjoe, @edwardhardy, @dempjoe, @evanpxtrs, @bviewgron, @shay-bright, @roberttsemma

Merry Christmas friends, 

I wanted to do something a little different this year, because we all know Santa is going to spoil you all rotten and I didn’t want to contribute to the corruption, so I figured I’d do something good! I think most of you know that I lost my best friend to cancer awhile back. While he was battling the disease and since he passed, I’ve been a huge supporter of Stand Up To Cancer, which raises money every year to accelerate the amazing and groundbreaking research happening all over the country. All the proceeds from your spiffy new hoodies and travel bottles will be a part of helping us get closer to finding a cure, once and for all! 

Anyway, I hope you all have an amazing Christmas! Thanks for the laughs and the good talks. Here’s to many more in 2018! 

To @bjamesjr & @apopple

Its that time of year where I’m forced to be nice or I might not get that new game I want. And if I’m going to be nice, it makes sense that I’d start with you lot, yeah? Alright so, I’m not saying you guys are Han and Leia but I thought of you when Is aw this, so take it however you want to! I figured you guys were probably due for a bit of a break too, so a little wine should help that along. Just make sure the kids are asleep first! And I have no idea how these things work but they’re apparently fucking magic - you can cook a whole roast beef dinner in forty minutes, or something absurd like that. I thought it might help out a little since your hands are so full these days!

And for the little lads, of course, some Star Wars treats. Pajamas, naturally, because it’s that time of year. The collector’s edition Little Golden Books - I know they can’t read, but I figured BJ could make himself useful and cover bedtime stories for a bit! 

Anyway, I hope you’re all having a brilliant holiday. Merry Christmas! 

Uncle Rahul.

To @clrholt

I’m going to warn you up front, I’m not the best gift buyer in the land, but I wanted to get you a few things for Christmas - it seemed like a good time to properly thank you for letting me lie to people about our ‘sexual’ relationship! I’m kidding, I really do hope you’re having a wonderful first Christmas in Bayview and I might be a little happy you decided to make your way there in the first place. 

So let’s get to the good stuff, shall we? I know wrapping up the show has been a bit bittersweet for you and I thought this might be a good place to store a few trinkets that remind you of that overly handsome lot you’ve been working with so that any time you’re feeling a little down about missing them, you can just sneak a peek and be right back there, for the moment at least. My mum told me you always get a woman chocolate, so there’s chocolate for you. If you’re like allergic or something, please blame my mum! And since you’re so far from home, I thought I nice little reminder that you could wear around with you might be in order. And lastly, but again since you’re so far from home, something to keep that pretty little head (and fingers) warm for the winter. 

Thanks for putting up with me, I don’t know how you do it, but I’m going to assume this is my first Christmas miracle. Merry Christmas Claire!

Rahul.

To @signofharryedwardstyles

For my brother from another mother, I’m shite at this okay, so just bear with me. I know you’re going to look at this book and think ‘why is Rahul getting me a romance novel’ but mate, I swear, it’s a cookbook. Just a fairly romantic one and I figured since you do the majority of the cooking at home and you’re about to tie the knot, it would probably come in handy. The hair and body wash is two-fold - anyone with a mane like that must take good care of it, so I thought I’d give you a hand. Secondly though, you’re on the road a lot and one bottle is better than three, right? I also thought you might like this beanie and mitts - totally tech friendly, with bluetooth headphones so you can keep your noggin warm and still rock out while on your runs. Lastly, just a little taste of home, because we’re British and need to remind people of that all the fucking time, yeah? 

Merry Christmas, mate, I hope you and your man have an amazing holiday and that 2018 is good to you both! 

Rahul

To @yelyahnichole

Merry Christmas Hayley, I hope you’re having a wonderful time with your family. Santa wanted to make sure you got a few things that we thought you might like but also to say thank you for being the awesome person that you. 

First up is vegetarian cookbook that according to Santa’s elves is a must have for anyone skipping meat. The next two are devoted to your love of all things Tommy/Peaky Blinders. First a hoodie, because while it’s cool, it’s also practical given Bayview’s weather this time of year. And also a charm bracelet - none of this means anything to me yet (I promise I will watch it soon!) but I’m assuming you’ll know what all the little pieces mean. I - I mean Santa - thought it was both fun and pretty, just like you! Merry Christmas, love! 

Rahul.

To @dylobrn @evanpxtrs @driiselba @bviewgron @itsaubrey

I figure the whole lot of you are on Santa’s naughty list this year, so I decided to help you out a little bit and do something charitable on your behalf. Luckily, it’s kind of cool - the winning prize of each card is one of our four basic needs gifts: literacy tools, clean water, nutritious meals or solar energy. The game is the same as a typical scratch off ticket, but you must match icons (instead of numbers). Flip the card over to learn more about the winning donation. Every card is a winner and either gives clean water, solar light, literacy tools or nutritious meals. YOu’re welcome, you wankers! Have a Merry Christmas! 

Rahul.