It's almost time!we have about a week left until Christmas! We've sent out a lot of tracking this week, and we will be working through a large pile of emails later this evening. Please keep an eye out for tracking and any questions we might relay!if you have any concerns about the status of your gift, or are experiencing delays with shipping your own gift, please let us know and we can contact your santa/gifteein the meantime! it's time to post cards if you haven't yet!
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SM from Scotland, I got your card again. But then again, at this point it feels like it's the same ten or so people, so repeats are bound to happen. I also didn't really work on my backlog this year. Sucks being a wagie I guess. Thank you and merry christmas.
>>284604669Same. I hope my card-santas didn't mess up the address or something.
And yet another repeat. VS from Netherlands. We meet again, always a pleasure. Also what the fuck this is way too much you're spoiling me. I accidentally mixed up some of the wrapped snacks and gifts, but I'm fairly sure I didn't leave any snacks unopened. I will open the card on Christmas alongside the gifts since you asked me to. Can't really thank you enough.
>>284604669>>284604977You guys too? Haven't gotten anything and we've got 6 days til kurisumasu.
>>284604573>it's time to post cards if you haven't yet!Sure, I actually got two this week. First up is the very lovely card from DA of WA / USA.It already begins with the envelope with the seal on it, giving it a really exalted feeling. And the card itself is really nicely crafted, too. It has got a very festive look. Unfortunately, some of the glued-on stars and such came off, but otherwise it was intact. Didn't even notice it at first, but I like what you did with Santa Madarame's bag here, too. I never imagined Masayoshi as a Reindeer, but I can picture him as a workhorse just fine so this works surprisingly well. And I gladly accept your drawing of Komi-something-san in lieu of Nagi. The latter is too much of a side character early on, and even now, for most readers to even know her by name. But glasses are my weakness, so this works out.You apparently oji-san-aged. A real oldfag, huh? Sounds like you were living the dream, friend. Hope you're doing well and that you'll be having a wonderful Christmas!
MK of AB — You wrote that you hoped the card would reach me, and it almost didn’t. It showed as delivered on December 11th to my mailbox, which never happened. I went to the post office, and they gave me a printout from after it was released from customs. It showed that it was delivered to some decrepit old school building that had been converted into Section 8 housing — not even close to my actual address.They wouldn’t do anything about it. I went to the old school building and looked around the halls until I found the card envelope in a small closet on the floor near the back entrance. Upon inspection, I saw that you had put my address down correctly on the face of the card, but the Canada Post printout listed it as that old school. I don’t know — I’m just glad I was able to retrieve it!Anyway, thank you very much! I love the Gunsmith Cats art. The card is very nice, and I like that you took the time to cut out decorations and glue them to the card. The little gifts you included are also fantastic. I love the postcard and the stickers — especially the little monkey riding the deer. Thank you very much.Glad to see that you checked out Gunsmith Cats and that you enjoyed it. You’re 100% correct about Chicongo, hahaha.Thanks again, anon. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
>my santa ghosted me>my anon got his gift and not posting No cheistmas for me
>>284604669>>284604977>>284605064Well I sent out everything weeks ago and only one Anon has bothered to post his card so fuck you too
>>284604573>if you have any concerns about the status of your giftWhy are you not doing that automatically and email everyone that is not shared their trackings yet?
>>284605315Sorry, I don't post lazily made cards.
>>284605159There's also this homocard from SM of Canada. Another lovely Kaiji card. I can see why you'd say he almost looks like a different character with how moe you've drawn him, but whether it's because he's on my wishlist or something else, I instantly recognized him. I'd say the nose just gives it away, wouldn't you agree?Also, another SamFlam fan, huh? Lots of good taste to be found among fujos and homos, it seems. I'm actually surprised by the reception the series still gets.I wonder if my third homocard Santa is going to tell me to come out of the closet, too, kek. Either way, thanks for the lovely card and have a wonderful Christmas, and maybe until next year!
RL of WA. Hello, Tomodachi! I'm just letting you know that your gifts arrived safely in the mail and are nestled under my tree as we speak. I’m excited and looking forward to tearing into these. Merry Christmas!
given the fact I've seen no initials I will just assume I am getting no card at this point
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>>284605441I wonder if santas just forgot to assign some people which is why they aren't receiving anything
>>284605527They are probably cashing it all in this year and routed all gifts to themselves
SA of Austria Thank you so much for your card! Hibiki is such a cute boat that I love very much! I've never ever had plant based chocolate before, so it was a really enjoyable treat! I froze it and ate it with coffee and tea at the same time
>>284605479>>284605503Sorry, you failed
>none of the international cards I posted on the 8th have moved at all since thenWell, shit. I realize that was cutting it close, but I honestly expected something a little faster than "no movement at all".That said, it's only very basic tracking that merely shows when they're processed in the first and last parcel centers in my country, respectively. Best case scenario, they're on the way and just missed a scan somewhere. I sure hope so.If not, sorry in advance to my card recipients in the US/Canada/Italy.
>>284605583>vegan>no nutsis that your shit taste or your santa's
First card and love cookies of the year have finally arrived this week from JB from CZTo be honest I chuckled more at the recipient name then I should have, sometimes I regret my childish sense of humor but in this case It was a nice surprise, thanks anon. Sakura in Hibiki's symphogear armor looks wonderful, makes me wonder what type of outfit she would get if she had her own relic. Tomoyo with the nosebleed in the back is probably admiring how lewd the symphogears can look sometimes. I would've posted some pics of the cookies but I already ate them all, sorry. they were really good, better than anything I've ever tired to bake 10/10 packaging I should add Thanks TL! Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year anon
Anon from /a/ who's name I forgot to fucking write down, thank you so much for your card! Your handwriting is by far some of the best I've ever seen its crazy. Thank you for accommodating my autistic nonsense of a list. Kancolle is super important to me. I visited Japan for the first time while S1 was airing, so Akiba was completely filled with everything kancolle related. I later lived in Japan for a few years, so you are 100% spot on that I get that 'hit' when I hear the OP. I've found myself in a very odd part in my life where I'm now surrounded by people and places that are incomprehensible, but I'm still me. Your card was just so damn thoughtful and really made me think a lot on my life. I really hope you are doing well too, anon!ps. I really like your funny mix of official character art and fan art you used for the card. I'm very curious why you went with one over the other.
SM of Canada, WF of Canada, and YLL of Italy, your cards were sent out a while ago. AP of Romania, you may have heard from Santa that your card is running late, I've sent it to your Romanian address to make sure it doesn't miss you at least. I might have been too hasty with that change but when they said "Italian post strike" I panicked.BG of UK and ER of UK, I'm glueing shit together right now. If I stay conscious long enough they'll go out tomorrow.
Always fun to see a familiar face AC of IN, glad you're still enjoying my gift from last year! Thanks so much for the cute Christmas Clara and all the extra goodies! Funny enough I was just craving some hot cocoa the other day and was about to buy a pack but it got hot down here again so I never did. Gotta wait for the next real cold front before I break into the one you sent (and buy some of those tiny marshmallows to go with it hohoho). I'm very excited for season 4 of Iruma, still got four months but there should be enough stuff airing next season along with both manga to keep me occupied until then!! And Bravern is so good, can't wait for you to watch it! Also sorry you're now addicted to beaver nuggets with no nearby source, I'm also addicted but thankfully Bucee's is an hour away so I don't pig out on them too often. Whenever it opens, outside of stocking up on beaver nuggets, def try the brisket sandwiches, though lately I've been getting the Texas Philly Burrito every time we go there. I'm not even a huge burrito fan but that sucker is tasty. Thanks again and have a Merry Christmas!!
>>284605166Why isn't anybody noticing that anon had to enter a haunted school to get his card
>>284605659I'm not a homosexual so I cant eat nuts
Cards have been a disaster this year the damage is higher than ever
>Still haven't gotten a tracking number for my overseas packageIt's fucking over isn't it?
NB from CA thanks for the wonderful serval silhouette along with your other hanukkah well-wishes. and my short wishlist wasn't from lack of trying, I just spent too much time on garbage not worthy of remembering.also you live like a 5-minute walk from my actual address that's crazy
>>284605751I am wondering more about why is country's mail carrier would bother dropping mail off at an abandoned school. Probably just thought fuck it and went on with his day.
>>284605751>>284605838It wasn't abandoned, or haunted, just converted into section 8 housing. It stunk of the gutter.
SM from UKThank you so much for this cute card! I enjoyed the design decision of having the santa hat from the front wrap around the back. What kind of Back to the Future idea did you have? I'd love to hear about it even if it didn't come into fruition. Super cute Tomoyo too! I will look into Alma-chan over the next month or so when I am done with the holidays. Merry Christmas!
SV from CAIm about to take your present to fedex, im sorry I took so long but I have had a lot of financial problems, but no worries your gift is on its way
Thank you LI from CO!This card is super pretty! I should look into watercolor pens myself as I really like how these turned out. Stocking is super cute, I rewatched PSG earlier this year to get ready for season 2 and I forgot how many things about her that I really liked, so she's been on my mind this year. Which series of the ones I listed were you interested in? Card arrived safely, and I hope your Christmas is filled with love and joy. May Zetsubou sensei fill you with warmth, and not despair!
>>284604977I have a feeling that my anons missed off the apartment/tower numbers or something.It happened last year with my gift because my anon felt like freestyling my address instead of using the one given to him.
>>284606009Forgot to add that Sakura is REALLY cute and I love the Reimu picture, I will buy a small frame and have it on display.
>still working on that last card>still has a slim chance of arriving on 24th if send early tomorrow who else pulling a silent holy all nighter here?
Fifth card of the year is here. Oh you, JB from Czech Republic. You crazy human person. Putting these two together on the same card is such a great idea that I'm mad at myself for not coming up with it before. Of course lord vampire Yurika-sama would want to EXTERMINATE the guy who wields the power of the Sun God. It makes so much sense that if I ever become a billionare I'll give Japan all of my money to make an OVA based around this idea. >Idol-summonDon't introduce new mechanics to this already incomprehensible game, you crazy madman. You'll kill us all!>I'm very sorry that I tried to kill youNot your fault, I completely forgot to mention anything about that on my list from last year. Yes, I am a huge baka.>The AI generated cookiesAbsolutely delicious. I ate them on the same day I got them and they gave me the energy that I needed to finish my duties as a Santa. Thank you, AI generated cookies.>It's been quite the journeyYeah, I can imagine that. Thanks a lot for your efforts man, now my doctor won't yell at me next time I see him. Or he will anyways, but for different reasons not related to what I ate for Christmas.>I suck at writingNo no, don't say that. Writing short messages is perfectly fine, not everything needs to be an eight-page essay. Why did I say eight pages, especifically? For no reason in particular. Don't think too much about it.And I think that's all I wanted to say. Merry Christmas my good friend, thanks again for your card and the lovely cookies. See you soon. Metaphorically.
>Sent my cards 2 weeks ago>They wont post them because they hate themSorry...
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>no cards in mail>No gift in mail>No initials postedHonestly I'm not mad since all my stuff to ship is sitting on my table wrapped waiting for me to post it. It seems we're all procrastinators
I wonder if the person who got me for their card match saw one of the series I listed and decided to not make a card
>>284606310Well I'm mad since I sent everything in late November and still haven't gotten anything. :(
>sent all my stuff out the first week of December>thought that was plenty of time but none of it has arrived yet>all the tracking numbers I've received from the Santas are from much later than when I sent mineLateness all around.
>>284604964cute card
>>284605825glad you liked it, but please don't go ringing my doorbell at 3 ammerry christmas
JH of OKand JG of NCGot both of your cards and am waiting until Christmas to open and post them!
>>284606430At least you got a number. It's the 19th and I still haven't gotten my tracking number from a dude on another continent.
>>284606575Ouch. Gift? If so, I'd contact the Santas now, instead of waiting, if you haven't already.
>>284604964Glad you got it!I'm not annoyed or anything about who I got, I must have gotten 5 people I've had before, i'm just worried incase I draw the same things, which I almost did with a few including yours. Have a Merry Christmas!
>>284606654I sent my second email earlier today so I hope they'll get back to me this time. I'll stick to anons in the USA only next year.
>>284606711Oh, and it was a gift. I'll check my front door on the 25th and hope for the best.
>>284605248Same
I don't want to email the santas because I feel it would make me seem impatient and annoying
>>284604669>>284605064I have only gotten 1/13 so far, but have tracking for another. I think waves of newfags have effectively killed this event. The should be another card tier added requiring 3 years of participation:>Whitelist Group 1: 3 cards, 1 year minimum prior participation>Whitelist Group 2: 2 cards, 3 years minimum prior participation
>>284606837I feel bad for newfags that might have actually posted their gifts and cards only for them to get grinched due to other newfags
>>284605870I actually still have it, I never binned it, just left it in my drawer. It was meant to represent the time difference from Red and Blue/Anime Misty, to Gold and Silver Misty, but when I drew the arm so fucking big, I gave up haha. I never really knew what I'd do for the insideAnyway I'm glad you got your card! I actually forgot that was meant to be Chen, I was looking for whoever liked Nyanko Days in my list! Have a Merry Christmas!
>>284606836they won't do a shit if you don't email them
>>284606837I think you get seriously diminishing returns when you start segregating people that much. Even just with the whitelist system we have now you see way more people getting repeat or reciprocal matchups. Obviously that has a lot to do with the age of the event as well as people signing up for homocards but still I don't think more subdivisions would be worth it.
>>284606837White lists should be for people that can send their gifts/cards on time.
>>284606400Did you put your address in the form correctly? Also how many cards did you sign up for? It's relatively normal to get 1 card for every 3 you signed up for.>>284605248I have your gift but I'm not opening or posting until Christmas. Patience is a virtue.
USPS fucking sucks balls this year man. I know postal services are always getting worse but lmao
>>284604573So if we reached you the last week and still not received tracking, what do we do? Accept that we are grinched?
>>284606994>It's relatively normal to get 1 card for every 3 you signed up foru wot. grinch rate for cards is 66%?
>>284606927This looks amazing. I actually really like how her arm is wonky, it ads a very human element to it. You should see the cards I send out, art is absolutely not my skillset. Very cool idea!
>>284607048>This looks amazing. I actually really like how her arm is wonky, it ads a very human element to itjesus, anon. stop sucking others' cocks just to make them feel better. that art is trash, there is nothing with calling trash trash
>>2846045732011 - 2025 /ss/ photo albums of cards and giftshttps://pastebin.com/KiFBcHRM2017 - 2025 /ss/ thread archives https://pastebin.com/u/SecretSanta2017Previous thread:>>284444534
>>284607045It's more like late mail + lost in the mail + Lazy anons + the occasional actual grincher. This is why I sign up for the maximum I think I can handle because I expect to get maybe half of them back.>>284607082No fuck you dude, suck my cock. I think it looks funny and would be thrilled to get that in the mail. Not everyone is an artist or super talented. Go be a loser somewhere else.
>>284606837>3 years minimum prior participationI send my cards last minute for 6 years now, sadly I don't seem to learn
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>>284607120>I think it looks funny and would be thrilled to get that in the mailWould probably be better if it was finished first tee hee
>>284481525 Nice to see you got your card! I meant to reply to this post but thread died on me ;;Your cards are lovely and I'm honored that you say that. Ever since I started, I picked stuff here and there so other anons are my inspiration as well. I just have a lot of stickers in my collection, (bought, gifts,etc) and this year I bought a cricut so I'll be able to make them too now. Hope to see you next year as well, Merry Christmas!
>>284607048>This looks amazing. I actually really like how her arm is wonky, it ads a very human element to it. Do this one
>>284607045A lot of cards get destroyed, lost, or stolen in the mail. The post office hires a lot of temps for the christmas season and they tend to steal cards in envelopes in case they contain cash. In previous years you could expect to receive 30-50% of cards back.
Where is my homemade frieren cosplay
>>284607299I think this is an incredibly funny card and would accept it if I got it myself. Art is obviously bad, but that's the point. It's a shitpost of a card that is humorous and brings joy. There was one year I told my anons on the wishlist that I'd be okay with "you have shit taste" written on a piece of toilet paper and I meant it. Nobody did, but one anon wrote that and taped it to the card he sent me, which I really enjoyed. Sorry to hear you hate fun..
MK from SK, I got your card. >Image searchIf this was drawn from a few references, it's really good. I like the little clover detail on the bottom corner, really cute. A really nice card to remember 2025 by.Also like the shipping packet it came in, was that one custom printed? I'm going to have to double or triple my efforts next year when making cards.Question, what's the material you used for the card?
Sixth card of the year is here too. This is the one that came along with my gift. Thank you, ET from the UK! Only five more days until I can legally open your gift, can't fucking wait. But until then, let's talk about your card. There's a dead incubator inside the sock and that's terrible. How could you depict such a cruel scene? The coobs did absolutely nothing wrong and I condemn any kind of violence towards them. But, who killed the poor space cat? Surely not Mr. Kosaku Kawajiri, he's a respectable salaryman who loves his wife and kid, and would never hurt a feline creature. Which means that ONPU DID IT. Look at her. Look at that face that says "maybe your papa doesn't love you". Such a cruel little girl. Someone needs to stop her and save the coobies. But that someone won't be me, because I love Onpu. Moving on.>Slam Dunk is also a favourite read of mineFinally, another basketball enjoyer on Secret Santa. Did you watch the most recent movie? And, are you angry at Toei for what they did? Because I sure am. All of my life waiting to see the Sannô match animated, and all I get is a movie that skips 99% of the first half and REMOVES Sakuragi's confession. What were they thinking. At least they kept the glorious high five between Sakuragi and Rukawa. Good lord.>I read Jojo for the first time in the /a/ storytime this year Hey I was there too. I didn't need to because I already own all the physical volumes from Parts 1 to 6, but I still joined the storytime threads because I had to experience the VIZ translation at least once. I still don't understand all the silly localized names, when the manga was licensed here they kept all the original names and no one sued Ivréa.>What games are you into?I very rarely touch videogames, to be honest. The last one I played was Omori, which was great. Give me more dream horror please.And that's enough for now, I'll see you again on the 25th!
MT from PolandFirst time I've had to make two posts just for a card but it just goes to show just how fucking amazing the extra goodies that you made are. First and foremost I really adore the card, three cute little tenshis on the front was more than I was expecting since I forgot to list who was favorite wataten was It was Hinata. They all look great in their Christmas outfits, especially Noa. Nagi on the back with her giant warhammer looks equally great, even though she didn't use it all that much in the anime, which by the way I'm happy you enjoyed. Honestly it was a very refreshing anime to watch, I like all the BIG and educational lectures from Nagi about various types of shiny rocks probably as much as you did.I'm not surprised your completion of Umineko has made you exhausted, Ryukishi really has a bad habit of repeating the same clues and paragraphs which you've already read 30 times over. It really mind broke me as well when I played the VN. Seeing as you're willing to give up your life on Radwimps being good, I'm equally willing to give them one last chance before tossing them in the bin forever if they disappoint me
Anon from IL, Anon from Japan got your gift and whitelist cards.ES from Japan Now I see tracking for my gift I somehow feel we are gifting to each other. Yes I only started working on my gift after seeing your tracking gomen ;_;E from Germany Hope your postal system ungrinches you.N from Malaysia, WG from Poland, VH from United Kingdom, TD from Germany, F from CA: your cards were sent early last week.
DC of IL I got your "care package!" No pics because I haven't set my tree up yet.
I received 3 cards this week! Starting with MS from PA!Thank you for the card! You are right that Misty is a Tomboy, and I loved her from the original anime, however May is best girl. I don't know why I didn't include Misty to be honest.Cute Yunocchi! Nice and Wide!and yeah, Gacha games aren't for me, but some girls designs are so criminally good, that being stuck in a gacha game is almost.... criminal!Thanks for the card and have a Merry Christmas!
Alrighty, let's spread some cheer. Everything was sent via UPS so it looks like it's on track for Christm/a/s.NC of CAI gave the wrong tracking number to the santas, just resent it. It should arrive by Monday.CD of CAAlso on Monday.JH of OKLooks like it got there on Thursday, hopefully safe.TG of VALooks like it got there today. I screwed up a joke so I sent out a missing portion of the card today. Maybe by Christmas? Fingers crossed.All boxes are good to open, no secrets that aren't wrapped and some goodies inside. Although I apologize for the lack of flavor selection this year. Card quality was less than ideal, but unfortunately my usual method broke down and I got caught by surprise this year. The candies in the box are good through January so maybe go at those first, eh?Merry Christm/a/s!
>no initials>no tracking>no one posts my cards or giftThis event is unironically over isn't it.
>>284607517And the extra goodies that anon made. The candy-gem idea is brilliant, I'm going to take my time slowly devouring them and try to identify the corresponding episode they belong to. I haven't seen needless but the cute flattie on the back is making me want to. That is a lot of cookies that I'm going to have to make my way through since they taste delicious. Thanks for the QR code rec for Houseki no Kuni as well, I've been to read/watch it after finishing Ruri's show so this was the push I needed to finally start it. Thank you anon for the awesome extras you made and have a merry merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
>>284607577Holy effort, Batman!>>284607456Sleeve moe is best moe.
>>284607567>I should introduce you to Bulma, she's flashy
Next up is JH from OKSpeaking of Flip Flappers, here is a CUTE Yayaka! My fav girl from that show, always will love her transformation scene. Also a cute Natsume, they have similar feelings of the dreaded 3rd wheel, they deserve better!Hope you can find time to watch Hidamari Sketch, it's a great show!You have a Merry Christmas now too!>>284607635You know, I obviously know who Bulma is despite having never grown up watching the Original Dragonball, and I know that scene... but that completely flew over my head lol
Hey Santas, can you ensure that JB from Czech Republic and MT from Poland get my card wishlist next year?I can grease some palms if necessary.
>>284607567I love this card. Venti is also my little fag boy
and lastly of this week is VS from The NetherlandsThank you for the Bad Girl Christmas Card! It's a scene that's like its right out of the show, but I'm sure Yuzu would be hyperventilating lol.You are right, I really REALLY like cute girls doing cute things. I try to add new shows I enjoyed throughout the last year, but then the ones from the year before, unless I really loved it, get removedThe snacks were lovely Except for the liqorice lol, fuck that :^) I'm giving it to my Dad, he loves that shit, Stroop Waffles are great! I went to the Netherlands in June, good times, hot as fuck though, had some frinkandel and some other Dutch fried food, was amazingI hope you have a Merry Christmas too!
>Friday evening>Going in to Saturday>No sign of Gift arriving>No tracking number sent>Not even initials in the threadIt's so fucking over, the most over it's ever been
Was Busy baking cookies. >>284607569??? Of IL ? I just got it today, might have been sitting on my porch lol. I do have it and I have opened it! I have the photos but I'm away from my computer and will have it all edited into one photo soon! >>284606558Glad to hear you got it. >>284607668Glad you loved the card, I really need to watch Hidemari sketch lol. Have a Merry Christmas!
BB of MNYour gift came in the mail! Got the packages set up on my dresser with the strike Gundam.
>>284604573>we will be working through a large pile of emails later this eveningOne would assume Santa that flies around the globe would notice that the earth is round and his "evening" is probably different from mine.Are we talking about evening in the US time zone here? So we should wait a bit more time before bugging you then
>>284607569See >>284607564 but I'll keep a lookout for that half of the card. You sent way too much stuff this year holy shitI was late on a lot this year too, so no worries.
>>284607573At least we still have initial begging and doomposting
Received my card from JH from OK right around the end of last thread.Excellent card, a pose to seduce a wide variety of healthy men.Had to take a double take on the particular shading used not that I can talk, skin is hard.Do you have a particular favorite?
>>284608068I'm sorry, I grabbed the wrong color of pencil and had to do what I could do. Thank you for enjoying the card regardless. I will do better next year.
>>284607878Yeah, that'll be me DC.Gross calling myself out, but USPS was way too expensive this year for some reason and UPS had draconian name rules.>>284607564>>284607971If you're who I think you are it's been a long time coming and I got a deal anyway..God this new captcha sucks,
>>284608103Just looking at this image makes not!Pink Panther music play in my head.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmxGeXMjQDE&list=PLT3IXiQKX9ECiwd3V582nQfa5jPXydtQb&index=12
>get tracking on everything so I can check how things go>destination countries never fucking bother scanning the package so tracking is effectively uselessI'm praying the whole postal system gets replaced by robots and conveyor belts just a single day sooner to rid us of these incompetent retards once and for all.I like the new captcha
>>284608054That at least grinches will never be able to steal
Merry Bada Din, anon sirs and madams!Business has been booming at HanaKana Khazana, enough to make us want to beat our chests and chimp out like gorillas sans melanin. Another year, another successful Secret S/a/nta party. We've had a lot of /ss/ anons join us over the years and despite Ontario being banned, that won't be changing anytime soon - shoutout to the Quebec anon who drove all the way over. Very many anons did the needful with gifts this year, especially the brahmin who provided us a copy of Tarzan & The Forbidden City (it's Agartha). We wanted to bless up with izzat but uncle preferred the Bacardi Sweat from the trap's armpits. Thankfully not the vtuber's or we would have to stone him to death.The Santas tried valiantly to blacklist us when we signed up with the same exact address as last year, but gave us a bunch of names and addresses for anons to send cards to before they realized. For those lucky anons that receive our cards, happy Hanukkah! Although we'll be popping a squat in the event for years to come, having our associates in other provinces and countries stop dragging their feet and knuckles to sign up, we should take a look back throughout history to be remembering of simpler times.>>118705092>>196931759 >>246737171 >>274815645 There will be many more Christmases to come, so kindly be adjusting and looking forward. In the meantime, we'll be enjoying New Years with our anon brothers and sisters (male) almost fortnightly. We'll drink and I drive.Shalom and Sat Sri Akal, Sanjeev Kapoor of HanaKana Khazana (formerly and still presently owned by /a/toronto)
>>284442325>sent cards withheld by customs>no update in two weeks>suddenly both listed as "delivered" It's really... a Christmas miracle>get tracking number from my Santa>card was sent to another continentOh nevermind>>284606994>It's relatively normal to get 1 card for every 3 you signed up for.It's a bit of a bummer because I was looking forward to getting some cards, but I already got one, and I'm glad it is incredible. Feels good that 3 out of 4 that I sent are already delivered, and I'm confident the last one will be fine.
>>284608440Is that an armpit onahole?
Nova from Mexico The shipping service announced that your gift was attempted to be delivered to the address you provided, but no one was there to receive it. Could you please verify the delivery address?
>>284608068>>284608099perfect shading
>>284608440>they used AI for the cover of the Tarzan book
>>284608440This looks super fun and I don't care how cringe these people are in the threads, if I were in Canada I would show up and go to this. Fun things are fun.
>>284608440If this wasn’t a bunch of grinchers, I would admit it looks fun.
>>284608551>>284608554No shit, anyone would be happy to go to an /a/ party but it's the principle of the matter.
We've hit /vg/ levels of falseflagging pretty early on this time.
>>284608440Why did you hang the nyagger?
>>284608440
>>284608574>anyone would go and have fun but on principle you must complain about it and abstain from the authentic experience of appreciating it or attendingIsn't that just... grinching yourself?
>>284608440>The Santas tried valiantly to blacklist us when we signed up with the same exact address as last year, but gave us a bunch of names and addresses for anons to send cards to before they realized.Please be joking
>>284608440>shitposter draws better than half of them card anons
>>284608638No, from how joyless some anons are, they would go there just to see what it's like and then go home and be upset. Having an opportunity to meet people that browse /a/ in 2025 sounds fun if they're not autistic, but these people definitely are.
>>284608680That's not saying much.
>>284608683>if they're not autistic
>>284608440Now I want to see what kind of card anons got from these retards, if Santas actually gave them addresses
>>284608068Also I forgot to answer your question. Aki Hinata from Keroro.
>>284608714It's one thing to meet an anon who is watching niche anime like Frieren and is sociable and another to speak to someone who watches My Hero Academia and socially inept. No one wants to speak to someone that forces their interests on you and that's especially true of people with bad taste.
>>284608440Kino, highly cultured post and decorations
>>284608782>niche>FrierenYou better not be the faggot that asked for a Frieren cosplay.
I got a whole stack of cards over the week, gotta organise my pics and then I'll post them.>>284605166>>284605439CPost does a shitty autocomplete for address input when arranging your own shipping labels and I must not have noticed that it spat out some random address. On the tracking it bounced around a fair bit so something seemed off. I'm very glad you were able to retrieve it though, I feel bad that you had to potentially deal with schitzo crackheads or whatever to find it.>>284608440/a/ should read up on Izzat, it makes pajeet behaviour make so much more sense.
>>284608843I didn't ask for a Frieren cosplay, I said I like Frieren and cosplaying.
>>284608440>having our associates in other provinces and countriesWhy do these grinchers look more affluent each year they make a post? Are they actually some sort of conspiracy organization?
>>284608440based, nothing can stop toronto anons
>>284608479Yes>>284608551It is fun, but only if you think it is. Grinchy anons who are too retarded to enjoy fun things wouldn't appreciate it.>>284608658Actually one of the few things there that isn't a joke
>>284608932If you're a NEET, you eventually have to get a job. As idyllic as it would be, you can't live off NEETbux forever. They probably had to start working instead of leeching off of their parents and /a/.
>>284608954>Actually one of the few things there that isn't a joke
>>284608932Feelsgoodman not relying on neetbux/nutismbux
KM from GAIf you don't already have the tracking your gift was mailed out and should be there Monday.Somehow I was also your target again. Your gift to me has been received in good order. I'm saving my posting for Christmas though!
I actually think I might have gotten one of their cards a few years ago, had hannukah themed paper.
>>284608440>valiantly to blacklist us when we signed up with the same exact address as last year, but gave us a bunch of names and addresses for anons to send cards to before they realizedlmao even. black listong is a lie isn't it
CF from AUS - Your main gift should arrive on Christmas if customs isn't a B***** about it, but just in case(and also to make the value of the gift the 150 dollars tier like you requested), I Amazon'd you some stuff.
>>284608440How one joins such a based organization?
>>284608683Everyone here is autistic. The point is whether they're good autistic (like me) or bad autistic (not like me)
>>284609099What do you think a bunch of retards who shit up this event are? Good autistic?
Fucking hell this is the most irresponsible I've ever been, sorry /a/nons.BB of MN I just sent tracking info for your gift to the s/a/ntas. I paid the idiot tax in a desperate attempt to get it to you before Christmas, so here's hoping.MS of PNAM of FLCG of NYI'll be sending your whitelist cards tomorrow. The super idiot tax shipping option should get them to you in time. I'm pretty happy with how most of the cards turned out this year, so I hope you all like them despite my extreme tardiness.
>>284608683>implying i get on /a/ at any time other than /ss/also, autism. >284608574
>>284609065Attend meetups with anons from here if you're lucky enough to hear about oneJust make sure not to go to the fed-sponsored honeypots
>>284609149But anon, they're all honeypots.
>>284609127>posting cards 4 days before christmasThis anon is white listed btw.
>>284609127>Whitelist cards>Mailing them on December 20thDIE
>>284609119>shit up this eventelaborate
>>284608440Bro... your taste in girls is dogshit.
If you sign up for this event but can't even manage having ample time to create and send things out you are too retarded for it. I get that life gets in the way sometimes but if you commit to the event than get your shit done you lazy fucks.
>>284608440it was an honor to be exposed to tarzanic history in the padded chimp room
PD from GermanyReceived your presents! In hindsight maybe I should have read the card yet, but oh well.Really nice cards. The pile of gifts gives me something to look forward too. I'll be posting those on Christmas of course.Surely next year I'll finally get around to the 'gataris, surely.
>>284609196Post your favorite girl
>>284608440glad you had fun boys, fantastic to know my female art friends over in Toronto can continue to sell their Chinese gacha fan goods in peace knowing this is what the populous have to offer behind closed doors. Hope your taken off the black list next year!
>>284609163>>284609167>>284609209Yeah I went full procrastinating retard, don't really have an excuse. I'll just do gift only next year since it's not fair for my card anons to have to deal with this.
>>284609234Dude, he has Flandre and Gawr Gura in there. You can't have more shit taste than that. Literally casual taste.
>>284609212I hope it is the right version (1981).
To all my anons, I’m very sorry, work/leaving my retail job, planning a trip to asia and being ill has meant I got so caught behind. Everything is shipped but will probably reach you in new year, I’m so sorry!SM from Scotland, I recieved your package! I will make a proper post later, your presents…..are still in transit. I’m going to mail what I can for now if they don’t turn up by Monday but I will send you the gifts when they arrive. I’m so sorry! Blame JP post hating the uk for whatever reason right now.
>>284609327Since when do casuals know anything about any Touhou girl?
>>284609409Touhou is popular among japanese kids.
>>284609382drop inits
>>284609212Few can truly appreciate the /a/sylum
>>284608440Happy Hanukkah sir Kapoor, I liked the pagpag the earlier year. let's do needful again 2026 .Posted from my Iphone 17 Pro
>>284608440Thank you for your service
>>284604573Can you post itt after you send all trackings you got.
>>284608440What's the water cooler filled with this time?I want a card
>>284607519did you send it from Canada?if so then probably assuming you are PC from Canadaby the way I saw the box had a gift-like cover so I didn't open it but is the interior wrapped or is it just the box on the outside
BR of CAAD of MexicoPC of Hong KongLM of FranceAC of INPD of GermanyYour cards were sent on various dates but I don't believe I've posted initials
>>284609640Yeah coz I'm going to my parents for Christmas. It's a cardboard box with a gift cover. The original box was too flimsy.
>>284608551come next year, anon.
>>284609747>I'm required by law to tell you that I, Hoshino Miyako, is a registered sex offender
>>284609309Just join us real anons in the shit card tier
>>284609620Pocari sweat, vodka, and a little something extra ;)Sign up for the blacklist mailing list next year
IP of OKYour homocard is in my mailbox waiting to be picked up and shipped express.AK of Germany (Homo Express)JH of OKLK of CAYour cards were shipped a few days ago.
5 days
>>284609640Shit I'm retarded and can't read. The interior is not wrapped, it's only the box.
>got 2 card tracking numberschristmas is saved.
>(One new email)>*click*>not from santachristmas is ruined.
I have three cards to share this week! First one is from BR of CA. Your Ranko is very cute/sexy and you did a good job making her. And I actually like getting a couple of cards that aren't a part of the challenge. Thanks for the other goodies too.Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
>>284608491Hey anon, it’s me N from Guadalajara, Santa screw me because I thought no one was delivering and went to buy food as always. Tracking number only just now arrived in my email and didn’t know it was today. Can you tell it to send it again or have me pick it up.
>>284607567I'm glad the card arrived safely and you like it. I am only now realizing I repeated criminal twice. Oopsie.Merry Christmas!
>only card that arrived was from the anon who spent $30 on shippingThere seems to be some kind of protection racket going on...
>>284610345>$30 on shippingJesusWhat country?
>>284610269Second one is from SA of Austria who I sent a card to last year and got a card from back in 2022. Jashin-chan looks lovely and thanks for the extra goodies, I already ate the Mika and Mozartkugel Mirabell and they were really good.Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and see you in the SnW and Madoka streams!
Can we start this event a month earlier next year so people can send their gifts on time? They still wouldn’t, would they?
>>284610413Last one is from KN of ON Canada with this lovely woodcut of Jashin-chan.Thanks for the birthday wishes and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
>>284610453Nice, I'd be terrified of writing on that card, afraid of making a mistake.
>>284610367From Australia to Hong Kong.I appreciate the speedy delivery but even the guy at the post office was confused that he spent so much
is the Captcha fucked for anybody else?whenever it says verification isn't required for me it doesn't let me post and says no valid captcha lol
>>284610637I've never entered a caption in a very long time. Passu bros stay winning.
>>284610657good goy
>>284610637Update 4chanx
>>284610453You have another card on the way from me, I sent it this morning. Tracking says it'll get to you on Christmas Eve.
>>284608440Did Classicaloid anon make it
The Anon that had foot related on his wishlist might get a card almost on time after all.
Why are you all so fuckin late with your cards this year?
>>284611079didn't feel like sending it, will do it next week. sue me
>>284609597We are caught up now
>>284611079>this year
>>284611112You forgot mine :'(
>>284611079Some cards I sent in November, some cards I send tomorrow. The November cards haven't turned up yet. Welcome to Christmas gacha, please gamble responsibly.
I don't know how feasible it would be to really police but I hope at some point they start blacklisting for normal cards.
>>284611079>sent cards at start of the month>tracking says they're just now starting to be delivered>within USAprobably all the shitty temp hires the USPS and Fedex have right now.
>>284608440lol, this proves there is no black list. and likely no white list either. considering how many mirror matches we have this year, are santas using a script and tracking history for better and more truthful matches or you guys are trying to pull all this manually
>>284611454did you miss the people seething at the start of each year complaining about getting banned?
>>284611579I must have missed it, post some examples from this year.
somebody was talking about washi tape earlier this year and I tried it on my cards and now I feel like a idiot for never using it up until now over glue sticks.
What's with all the shitposting this year?
>>284611610>washi tapesoulless
>>284611454>Someone posts a staged photo>Instantly believe everything they sayC'mon now.
>>284611649ontario got banned for whatever the fuck they were trying to do and are constantly raiding the threads now.
petition to ban all of Canada
petition to ban everyone except me, my santa and my giftee
If I don't see my cards being posted itt in the next next day, I swear I'm opening a Toronto branch here in the EU next year.
>>284609127Hey anon, I just got the tracking number from the santas. I live in a really rural area, so stuff usually gets delivered the day after the expected delivery date USPS puts out. At least its only late, and not a grinching.
>>284610584That's around what all of my international cards cost every year. If you print a label and buy tracking that's pretty typical.
>>284611649Between getting card grinched, shipping costs, custom shenanigans and shitposting in general, I don't really feel like participating another year
>>284611991>stuff usually gets delivered the day after the expected delivery date USPS puts outAh shit, sorry about that anon. I really dropped the ball this year.
AM of FLYour second gift was shipped out earlier this week and is apparently supposed to arrive to you tomorrow. This shipment has the card in it so I'm really happy it's reaching you in time. I hope USPS can get off its lazy ass and deliver the previous shipment in time as well. I sent it out like 2 weeks ago and it was fucking delayed, what the fuck.
I love you guys. Decembers would be depressing without you every year.
>>284610936We went to give them a card and it was a tranny, so we didn’t invite them
>>284612329You need irl human interaction anon.
Will we get a new thread during the week, until Christmas or is this the last one before Christmas
>get email with tracking>santa doesn't post my initialsIt's like he doesn't even love me...
>>284610305Sorry, but the option to resend doesn’t appear to be available. Is the DHL Express Service Point on Fray Antonio Alcalde okay for you? According to the map, it’s the closest one. Sorry for not being able to have it delivered to your address.
>>284612606>post anon's initials>never get a (you)
I got my first homocard from IP from OKNo Boku no pico? No fun allowed.... This card is great though, the gateway anime of the worst kind was a great touch after drawing Shino, who I swear never gets any love at all despite being one of the coolest and most interesting characters in his show. Gendo looks great as well, and I love the omake you drew on the envelope! Shadow posession jutsu is working, I'm having fun, I'm in the christmas spirit, and I'm happy you made this card for me. Merry Christmas!
>>284612606I always figured we have a lot of lurkers
>>284611680If anons actually receive cards from them, it’ll prove it but who would keep or post that?
>>284612345>x to doubtFrom the extensive wishlist they just came across as a knowledgeable and passionate individual, I wouldn't mind hanging out with them
JH of NVMS of PAPackages are in the mail and should be arriving before Christmas.
MS from IL, your card arrived on Monday, I think just shortly after the last thread archived. Great to get you again, I'm always happy to be the guinea pig for your clow cards. It looks fantastic and the magnet is as strong as you say, I like the thickness of it too since it's solid but not a bulky mess. I might try to get it laminated at some point because something in my mind is saying that having it out as is would be a bad idea, but I could just be paranoid about something I really like getting damaged in any way so feel free to call me a doofus for that. Hope your Christmas is fantastic.>>284610584Likely said Australian here, that's legitimately just how much it's always cost to send express overseas (generally goes up to around $40 and also depends on which post office you send from). I reasonably COULD have sent it way cheaper, but I greatly prefer the comfort of express so I know it makes it quickly and safely. I'm bad with money.
>>284613039Excited, thanks!
VS from Netherlands sorry it took this long to send your presents your way, the last present arrived literally the other day to me, it's EMS so keep in touch with your postal service there. I can only hope the box arrives to you in time for eve, so pick it as soon as you can. Given there's something inside that needs refrigeration, so open the box as soon you can.Also don't read the tiny letter until you're about to open presents.~
Earlier this week I received a card from BW of UK Im sorry you had a hard time getting it sent T_T. But it was a nice surprise to find in my mail box since I was worried it got lost by the post. The finished card looks great! I love how in character both Rock and Hiruma are (your friend is right about him having a big head being canon accurate) and the shading on their dresses is really good. The mole Isami and hamster Smith are super cute! I love the sugar plum Patalliro and the little note that came with him, He's hanging on my tiny Christmas tree now. Also Nubes Eyebrows on the back of the card were a nice touch.I hope you have a merry Christmas anon!
And my last card ist ready to go. Christmas is saved after all.
>>284613359That's a really nice ass.
>>284612997Until you see them in person
>>284604573>mfw was about to email about my gift>get an email with the tracking info>it'll be here soonBased Santas
I'm sort of new but do they normally do weekday threads on the week of Christmas? (like Monday yesterday Wednesday next week?)
>>284613864Yeah there are threads throughout the week from the 23rd or 24th through the end of the year.
>>284608440Are you guys doing anything for new years?
>>284613864*Tuesday
EN of OKI got your gift thank you for sending it. I was out of town so I could not get my mail.NB of CABR of CAThank you all sending your card I will open them on the 24th of DecMerry Christmas to you all. :)
>>284613864>>284613883I would assume we take Monday off, but that probably depends on how the thread goes. Not that it matters to me, I'm not home anymore to receive late cards
>>284608865>I feel bad that you had to potentially deal with schitzo crackheads or whatever to find it.Don't sweat it. It just made for a memorable Christmas Adventure!
I love this board
no problem!
>>284614458Femboy handwriting. I love it
>>284614442I definitely don't, but this is just the last lovely oasis in the desert.
>>284611690>every poster I don't like must be someone raiding us
>>284611788Based, we need more anons thinking like you
JG from HK I got your gift, didn't read the card.thanks for the fries, they got a bit soggy thou, but still tasted very good, especially with the honey bbq seasoning you've sent
>>284614500It used to be great and easily the best board on the website.
>>284614558Mm yeah, 15+ years ago definitely.
>my anon successfully received his gift>I finally get my tracking>looks like it'll get here by ChristmasThings are looking up
IP of OKThank you for the soulful card. You made Mitsuhashi particularly handsome too. Elf Kuro is also really cute. Haha I knew putting the Korean slog I’ve been reading recently on my wishlist would be a stretch. I’m happy it all contributed to the spiral energy of viral though. I too got very emotional at during his family scene. Truly was the best character in my opinion too. Also the green fart is dimple. I really recommend the anime Mob psycho if you haven’t seen it yet! Merry Christmas anon. Also sorry for posting this late, I didn’t realize it got stuck on the door of my mailbox so I never saw it when I opened the mailbox. I also sent you a card earlier this week so keep your eyes peeled. But happy holidays and hug your family too!
>sent a somewhat simple card to anon>they also got assigned to me>they sent me a massive package with tne card>feel like I let anon down because no matter what stuff I send as a thank you it will arrive next year>going to the store anyway
MT from PL thanks for the card and delicious cookies. damn, I ate two of those hockey pucks and was full for whole day. the glasses are very neat idea, love it. that censoring on Atri is really unnecessary and very devilish, I'm just gonna have to IMAGINE.Dzięki wielkie i Wesołych Świąt anon!
>>284614872There's no expectations for cards to come with massive packages. Some anons have smaller packages and can't help it!
MK of Canada I got your homo card! Thank you for the himmel and the himmel and demon slayer sticker. Did you photoshop his face onto that body? I never knew he had art that looked like that. Also, overlooking the frieren fans… it’s a great anime that I just started recently because for the longest time, reading the manga was enough (and anime adaptations never live up expectation). But after seeing a lot of frieren edits, I was convinced and I have to admit, the animation really pulled through beautifully. I know what you mean though, that’s exactly how I felt when Violet evergarden was big. Also I’m glad you watched Mononoke. I haven’t seen the movie yet either (I’m surprised one even came out recently) but I was pleasantly surprised to see him on your wishlist this year. (I mailed your card like a week ago… I hope it comes on time or at all…) Such a beautiful man and I’m happy you agree. Sorry I forgot to confirm last year, but I don’t think I ever received your old Mononoke card, but I did receive the email from Santa with photos of the card which was good enough for me. So cheers to a grinch less Christmas by the Canadian post. Happy Holidays!>>284610637Captcha works for me but it’s feeling more and more cryptic to the point where I might actually be a bit for how many times I redo it
Thanks MS of PA late card from last year.I've only played a bit of shoot the bullet, but I'll pick it back up when I have time,perhaps I'll see if I can survive normal mode lol.I hope you have a very merry christmas!Cirno best
>>284613897Yes, if you’re in Ontario, post your email or if you use Matrix, your username
>>284607577Oh wow this is amazing
>>284606208Glad you liked it!I just picked up your squishy, gift-wrapped package from the post office. Is it safe to open, or should I tuck it under the tree as is?
>>284614529I figured if customs was going to seize anything it would be that, but I'm glad everything arrived fine. At least I assume it did.
DT from Bulgaria is this true? Is it really waiting at a place that you chose? Asking because I don't trust tracking anymore and these people lied to me many times in the past.
>>284614529>>284615339Anon why did you send fries to begin with?
>>284615423They taste nice
>>284615296>I just picked upI'm so happy to see that it reached you on time for Christmas, I was getting scared because tracking said some weird things to me. >Is it safe to openOh no, you should wait until Christmas! And if you're wondering about the cards? you will find it inside the package. And, uhhh. I hope you're ready to read. That's all.
JB of Australia i got your card thank you! but i'll wait until christmas or christmas eve to open it
>>284615423So his anon could get a taste of hongkong.
Thank you tremendously to ID of CA for this fantastic card. Meiko looks superb. Look how large her breasts are! Look at how thick her thighs! Look at how plump her lips! Look at that crotch! Marvelous. And your unexpected treats were absolutely scrumptious. Very tasty cookies. I offered one to my friend, but he declined, afraid of jizz. That man will not inherit the stars. You spoiled me to death. But most of all, thank you for your very kind message. That means the world to me. Thank you for your incredible generosity and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.>>284610269Nice ass.
>>284605709I'm happy that it reached you safely! The local post requires a full name so this year I decided to take revenge for all the Looks(TM) I got from the clerks throughout the years for all the incomplete or obviously fake names I had to ship to. Hopefully it made your postman do a double take when delivering it!>>284615434>I was getting scared because tracking said some weird things to me.I was out of town until yesterday so there were some failed delivery attempts, probably. Checking the Spanish tracking, they were quite dramatic about it.>Oh no, you should wait until Christmas!Roger that, I'll keep it wrapped for now. I'm looking forward to your novel!
>>284608440kys nigger
>>284615423>he doesn't send loose fries to his anons
First card of the year, from NC from CA. Or should I say gift? I know that cards with snacks have become more common since the addition of whitelist cards, but this is a step above that. The customs slip had me surprised and kinda thinking that I'd find something else inside, but no, it really was my waifu's nendo. And that's a very happy thing to have pop up out of nowhere.Alice is always cute, but she's particularly cute on the card. It's sad to hear that Aria wasn't for you, but I can't blame you too much because iyashikei is a love/hate thing. And since you're the first person to give Haruka Reset a go since I started putting it on my list I wouldn't have the right to complain anyways. Tachibana-sensei is a fine pick too, she also ranks amongst my favorites of the stacked cast. It's a shame that they've shifted their focus to their other manga Isshou Senkin, but at least a new (but worse and fatter) /fit/ manga popped up this year in the form of Ookii Muki Muki Chiisai Muchi Muchi.>shippingHopefully you didn't have too many international matches and hopefully the cost didn't blindside you -- please don't go into debt for me ;_; I'm always surprised by how much Americans need to pay for tracked mail and packages. I was curious and checked, and the other way around it would have been about 75% cheaper. It's not fair, I think these intercontinental matches are extra fun and it'd be nice if they were more accessible for you guys.Anyways, a big thank you for the lovely card and the nendoroid. Merry Christmas!
>>284614773I'm very happy you liked it. Your card was pretty challenging since I really only knew Viral. I agree he was the best, my second favorite being Lord Genome. But I figured he was a little too butch for your tastes, so I didn't improvise. I like Dimple. He is green. And easy to draw. Merry Christmas, my friend, and I look forward to your card!>>284612688And I'm very happy you liked your card! To tell you the truth, this card was my biggest regret of the event. You had such a wonderfully varied and massive wishlist that I didn't really do it justice. It was only my second card of the season and I wasn't "with it" yet. It's perhaps best the thread doesn't see my feeble attempt at Zodd. So, in the future, when I see someone with a really juicy wishlist like yours, I'm going to save it for when I'm more rehearsed. But you are happy, so what am I worried about? I agree Shino is one of the best characters, but I can also see why Kishimoto did basically nothing with him. Not a "cool" character with legions of fans. And his chakra bugs would be a nightmare to write properly. Not that Kishimoto ever worried about doing that! Merry Christmas! Drink some nog and love God!>>284609835I can't wait!
>>284615481Understandable, glad it made it to you safely.
>>284605041Shipping was pretty fast, I'm happy that it got there before you left. And I'm pretty sure that you've indeed found all the snacks. Of course there's still the liquor, but that's your choice. It may be nice to open in the days leading up to Christmas, because I doubt that it's something that you'd want to down while listening to r/a/dio.>>284607811I remember you saying that you wanted to visit this place (I think for footy?) like a year or two ago. Thank you for coming over and funding the local economy. Probably not the most interesting country to visit at this point... is what I thought, but apparently Germany doesn't sell their legal weed to non-residents, so we've still got something to lure people in. And if you're already familiar with licorice I don't blame you for immediately handing them over. It's an acquired taste though! >>284613323No worries! I've got the tracking and I'm still hopeful that it'll be delivered before Christmas. Thankfully we don't have customs to worry about, and so far I haven't really noticed mail being bogged down too much. I'll keep a good eye on it and look forward to it!
JK from FI, I received your package, waiting until Christmast to open it.
>>284616176Hey, glad it got to you in time. The presents are individually wrapped so if you want to, you can open it, read the card and enjoy some of the extra stuff
KN from CanadaDS from VA, USAMy tracking says both of you should have received your cards by now.
MS from Polandyour gift arrived! I'll make sure to hold back from unboxing it until the 25thMS from Polandsome things went wrong with the last part of the gift, so it unfortunately delayed when I could send it. The post office said it wouldn't arrived on time, so I decided to hold off until I've got the whole thing ready. I will have Santa pick it up come Monday first thing in the morning!
Anon, thank you so much for your lovely card. I secretly wanted to write Ariya as my wishlist girl but you came through with a lovely illustration of her. Sadly as I get older I tend to like hags more. See you for the NYE r/a/dio too, and a very Merry Christmas to you too!
Just had all my card and gift returned from DHL because they don't have contact numbers wtf since when was this a requirement and why only send it back to me days after posting the package? anyone else had this, can i just put in fake numbers?
>>284616719glad to hear you got itenjoy your christmas
Thank you AC from IN! Your antigrinch gift arrived safely.I knew you included snacks, but not this many! I was very happy to see the coffee too. I had a cup the next day and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was and I'm such a snack gremlin that I took a bite ouf of those chocolate proteinballs right away, they were good and had nice texture. The Vincent charm and card are absolutely precious, I love the pile of snow on his head, definitely can imagine him being unbothered as well. Hope you're enjoying Chainsaw Man so far.Pochita appearance may have been brief but his presence is strongI'm really grateful for this and you definitely made this year brighter, ty and Merry Christmas!
>>284616831>since when was this a requirementAlways has been the case>can i just put in fake numbers?No, they have no way of contacting the recipient if they're not home and they're not giving them a slip and storing it at their facility like a post office would. They're a courier service, not a state post. If the recipient can't receive it on the agreed upon (by you) time, it's the customer's fault and they send it back
>>284614529>still tasted very goodCome on now
>>284616916damn im used to the post office rather than DHL who don't care.Can i just put my number?
>>284607519>Hope your postal system ungrinches youyes, somehow we're back. thank you for your card! and for the negroes, they're very good. somehow the cardboard got seperated from the package when I pulled them out from the envelope, so it took me a bit to figure out the joke lmao. what other Kyoani shows do you enjoy? I liked Hyouka, K-On and Chunibyo quiet a bit>the only thing I remember is how many panty shots it's gotwhen I first saw a SW episode that's what stood out to me as well and I found it quiet ridiculous and didn't continue, but some years later I saw the new season was set in Germany, so I picked it up again and started to appreciate the camera angles>I was told Frankfurt has nothing other than the airportI'd say it's as good to visit as the other german metropolises, got a unique aesthetic with the skyscraper, river and old town mix, that you can appreciate or not. But I wouldn't really recommend all these big ass modern cities to begin with. If I were a tourist coming to Germany I'd just bike through picturesque timber-frame towns and castles but maybe that's just me. I've never actually been to HamburgMerry Christmas to you as well, anon!
>>284607517Glad to hear that you liked it anon! I really enjoyed making this card for youI haven't sent homemade food overseas before so I was worried if it won't end up as a bioweapon by the way every gem has a different flavor, I would love to see if you can guess themNeedless is a great comedy show, I hope you and other anons I've sent needless propaganda to this year will pick it up, though it was much more fun to watch it together on Melli.Also JB from CzechiaI hope you don't mind me moving crystal on your turf. I will pay you protection money and all>>284614879w zasadzie to nie ocenzurowałem jej tylko zrobiłem koszulę bardziej przezroczystą niż być powinna, oslo używałem tylko jakiś 9 markerów do wszystkich kartek więc musiałem trochę kreatywniej łączyć kolory.Wesołych Świąt anon
Post. My. Fucking. Cards. Or else
Received a lot of lovely cards this week, posting them in the order they got here.Thank you ST of TX. An episode a day is probably a good approach, I hope you'll enjoy it when you get around to it!
>>284617410Have you and other "post my cards" anons checked the album? Sometimes cards get posted without initials, you may have missed it.
Fucking thank you so much. The card was beautiful and the candy was delicious.
SL from Finland, unfortunately I'm not home to check the 2022 card and tell you what you wrote but I remember you from back then as well. Thank you for this year too!
ARP from SpainI received your lovely laminated card yesterday. The Aria company uniform fits Sakura very well, it's actually my favorite outfit design alongside Nanoha's battle uniform if you've seen her show so I'm glad you decided on drawing Sakura in it even though my dumbass forgot to list it. Seeing as you're willing to trust my judgement on Muv-Luv being a good VN I'll try to channel some of my autism about the series. If you've already finished Sumika's and Meiya's routes in extra and unlimited, which I assume you already have judging from your response, then feel free to move onto alternative. There's no need to complete all the routes in extra/unlimited unless you really really like one of the other girls. This way you can fast track towards the final part of the story and I can forgive you for saying that Extra is boring. I'll take you up on your rec and start Subahibi again, I didn't completely finish it when I read it a while back but I think got to THAT scene before I stopped readingP.S Seriously there's no need to apologize over the card from last year. Always prioritize your own health anon, you can't make a good card if you aren't in your top form after all. If anything I should apologize for never sending your original card which did eventually return to me. If you want and ONLY if you want, feel free to contact the santas and have them send over your wishlist. I'm sure I can whip something up as a dual thank you/apology card. Thanks again for the card and have a pleasant Christmas and a happy new year. Stay genki anon.
>>284617328Aaaaaah plain girl ChristmasThe Jizzless co. accepts protection payment in cookies and Chihiro cards.I love what you did, it's funny that we had somewhat similar ideas for the box this year, though you went the extra step. Did you use a local service to make them? I went with Vograce but that might be more expensive coming next year and they've got MOQ so you can't really do individual designs
>>284610345I spent $142 on shipping a card.
>>284617580retard
>>284617445I assume anons desperately looking for initials wouldn't miss the card photos that are being posted
Thank you JH of OH. I'm sure you'll have a great time with Enma-kun, I think it's still my favourite TV anime all things considered even if I haven't rewatched it in a while now.
>>284617643I'll do anything for Christmas.
>>284616965Hell yeah we are so back. Glad you liked the negroes.Anon from Greece: Got your tracking number. Hope it arrives before year end.
Here goes the final update.Everyone should have received tracking yesterday. Tracking this year has been terrible so I can't tell if stuff is on it's way or in a ditch somewhere but I think one of you had a missed delivery. Please get to it before your card gets stolen and sold for cigarettes. My 2 yuropean anons should be a little extra wary. If you are the one that makes an unhealthy amount of cards each year, then I'd heavily advise you to CAREFULLY cut the card out of the envelope so the gimmick doesn't get ruined (non-zero chances I did ruin it myself when I barely fit it inside), if you are the other yurop then prepare for a bendy card, gomen. I should size up next year but the very next envelope size increment is almost poster sized.To my gift anon: Genuinely fuck frog post. I doubt it will be late but the fact they absolutely refuse to give any updates is maddening.
>>284607577Fucking amazing>>284608440What the fuck
And also thank you to JG of Hong Kong too.I would love to go to a Touhou concert eventually too. Mahjong is really fun once you get the hang of it, if you want just a basic overview of the rules I think that the Mahjong Soul tutorial does a good job explaining what it needs, that plus a couple practice games are plenty to get the gist down in my opinion, though since it's Riichii mahjong specifically I'm not sure how helpful it is for Hong Kong variants, I assume that's the more popular version over there.I appreciate the offer for the Octopus card but I'm planning on visiting Hong Kong if not next year hopefully next next year so I'll grab one directly but thank you nonetheless orz
>>284614529我跪Now I want an anon to ship me Cirno's triple cheese beef stew pie.
>>284617728Unless my detective-fu is getting rusty, you're the one with the missed delivery? In that case the card is waiting for pickup.
>>284616612Thanks for the info! Didn't know we had each other's as santas. I hope that the package arrived without any damage.
>>284617950feels intact, heavy for my lanky arms
>>284612641You mean Avenida Fray Antonio Alcalde? That’s the one i found in Google Maps, i can get there. Or do you mean Fray Antonio Alcalde in Tenamaxtlán? That one is too far. The one in Guadalajara is where i can go so there if possible thanks.
>>284614872Don't get peer pressured into "muh going extra mile for my anon"
It feels like too many people are matched with each other this year. We need less tiers, assuming this is a problem with the number of participants
>>284612606That may be me honestly. Sorry.I'll post it tomorrow when I wake up.
>>284617831Well fuck it seems like so. Let me sort that out.
>>284618063>problem with the number of participantsI think the Santas said we're a handful more than last year? Though I'm not sure if there was a problem with that last year, too, in which case a handful might not make much of a difference.
>>284616831From the receiver point of view (me who didn’t get gift tracking until the night and missed DHL); we can’t do anything but email DHL or santa. Maybe you can ask it to get it picked up like me.Also DHL chat is a bot, nothing you type will get you a human.
>>284616140I'll get to the booze eventually. Rather not get too freaky on a family gathering. I had a bottle of wine one year and woke up with the worst hangover. >>284617519Understandable that the card is in storage, but nice to know that I am memorable. You're welcome and maybe we see again some year
>>284605745It's all good, I saw the e-mail too, thank you for letting me know.
I received a couple cards last week, but missed the threads; gomen! Here they are now:First, MK of Canada, thanks a lot for your lovely Christmas themed Tallgeese! I really like the designs you used on the chest vents.>x-acto knife licensePlease don't remind me of the nonsensical age restrictions on buying simple crafting tools... Thankfully the use of high quality nipponese glass files don't require government oversight (yet).Thanks again and Merry Christmas in advance!
>>284618662And next, thanks JR of UK for your extremely creative card! I never would have thought of combining Rozen Maiden with Nick and Lever, but it somehow works. I like all the little Mazinger stickers you used too. This is also the first time I've received a card referencing Cyber Formula, so it's automatically become one of my favourites!If you like Kino too, then I definitely recommend trying Miyu (the TV series). The settings and characters are very different, but they have a similar type of bittersweet SoL mood which I absolutely adored.I hope you have a great /ss/eason, and Merry Christmas in advance!
>>284617528>The Jizzless co. accepts protection payment in cookies and Chihiro cards.Good thing that plain girl pussy worked as a down payment. I live in the south so it's better not to mess with Czech mafia>Did you use a local service to make them? I went with Vograce but that might be more expensive coming next year and they've got MOQ so you can't really do individual designsEtto... I just made the designs on my pyuta and then printed them at the printing house on a 400g/m2 paper. your cookies gave me a hearty chuckle and inspired me to make my own /ss/ brand but then I thought I would bake something extra from my anons wishlist since I felt kinda selfish for sending them cookies from anime they haven't watched
>>284618813Nick and Lever cards are always the best
>>284608440Aren't those big fumos expensive? Why would you bring them to hang out with anons? I don't even trust my family around my stuff, let alone anons.
>>284612997Are you saying transsexuals can’t be passionate or knowledgable?
Please post your cards! I know you got them, I sent them out in November! Hell, next year should I put an air-tag in the cards to know you got them?
>>284612641Oh also send the code or QR to santas, if I don’t get an email by 11am (Mexico city time) then post here here, DHL website says it’s opened until 1pm so not much time. I’ll be there near DHL when you post it.
>>284618991Sorry anon, post office temp here. I opened your card to check if there was cash inside, it was just some doodles.
>>284618282maybe thats an idea, otherwise i just have to default to EMS which i wanted to avoid for speed
>"I am so sorry that I waited until christmas before posting your gift <insert excuses here>"You know what, after hearing this 3 years in a row, apology not accepted.
>>284611454This is a stretch, since they probably filter the whitelist and the regular list from each other so they can't be cross matched, even if they're using a script to do so. As for the blacklist, if the Toronto anons actually did get into the event somehow, based on the post, it's most likely that the Santas realized after the fact and removed them, which prompted the Canada ban. Which... doesn't reflect well on the Santas given how they gave the personal details of participants to an obviously blacklisted person, but I'll reserve judgment until we actually see a card from these shitposters in the threads. Until then, there's nothing to prove the Santas fucked up the blacklist.
>>284609158>he hasn't been to the truck
>>284619406People are likely not to post shit cards in these threads, I received one and just ignored it.
>>284608440>>284608607catbros...
>>284619490You received one from the shitposters or a shit card in general?
>>284619503Probably not the Canadian shit posters anon but it was an obvious troll card
>>284619540That varies from person to person though. Some anons post the troll cards they received anyways just to complain in the thread.
>>284612345based
i sent out 10 cards and have only gotten 2 so farwhy do people wait so long
>>284619679Wait? I thought sending cards was optional.
>>284619540post it
>>284613359Nice card!
>>284619679is the amount of cards you send out the same amount you 'should' receive?I just assumed people getting multiple cards is a product of other anons making like a dozen cards so there ends up being some overlapif its the former wouldn't that result in the possibility of some people not getting matched to someone for a card at all
>>284617795Thanks anon, I'll check out Mahjong Soul. From the little research I've done HK rules seem a bit easier so it shouldn't be too hard to jump from one to the other.Have a nice trip if/when you visit.
>>284619831If you applied for 10 cards, 10 other anons are also matched to you. In an ideal world you would expect 10 cards but due to shitty postage services and grinches that is not always the case
>>284617795>>284619907You should watch Pon no Michi if you like mahjong.
>>284619339I wait until christmas to open it.I don't want to make several posts about the same thing.If you have tracking then you should see it got to its destination.
>>284619406how will you know its a card from the Toronto shitposters?
>>284619831If I'm putting time and money to make 10 cards for people I expect somewhere close to that. I understand not everyone is going to send back a card but 2/10 received 5 days before Christmas is the worst I've had in the 8 years I've been doing this.
>>284608440How do I contact you all? I’m one of the anons that’s moving to Ontario and since the province is blacklisted, I can’t even do /ss/. I’d at least like friends with similar hobbies.
>>284619946I am talking about anons that post their gifts so late that you won't receive them by Christmas or even by new year.This is my 3rd year in this event and I never received a gift by Christmas. 2 were in January. At least I am lucky that I was never grinches I guess.
>>284620001Are we talking about 10 people you are matched with or are you sending cards to your matches from previous year and expecting card in return
>>284609214Guess I should have put the card inside the gift wrapping to avoid spoilers. Now I know better for next year. Glad you like my cards, next year I'll make them more fancy and christmasy.Your package arrived as well. Gotta say, Saber looks cute in any outfit it's insane. How did you do the colouring? That Jack is hilarious btw, I love it.I'll be frank, I'm a filthy secondary and don't read Ippo. But if Sendo does manage to win it'd be neat. His rivalry with Ippo is excellent and idk if the manga fleshed out Ricardo in any ways or Ippo has much reason to fight him in any ways but I doubt it. I can see Sendo being champ but Ippo staying undefeated to him.
>>284620001Anon... this is a grinching competition. The goal is to register as many cards (and gifts) you can and hope that you will matched to this anon >>284615654 or at least get free candy or cheap junk
>>284619947They'll probably say so, given that they've done it in all of their posts.
>>284620136Anons don't realize the meta is to sign up with PO boxes.
>>284615093Touhou games are excellent and worth your time. I'm glad you liked the card and I'm sorry my art etc is so shit. I get a bit better every year!Merry Christmas!
>all cards are tracked at "international shipping center" >today one of them says in transit- Germany >Germany is in the opposite direction of the country it has to go to
>>284619490Sorry you didn't like my card dude.
>>284620308What hurts is that PO boxes are free in Canada so the guys in Ontario can just keep coming back
Is USpost just trash? I've had cards come from 3 different countries from 2 continents but the American card says its still in the US even though it was sent 4 weeks ago.
>>284620490What the fuck, really?
>>284620503Yeah. It's actually a nice perk given how much they cost in the States, but it makes Canada a great place for trolls using the post system.
JH of OK you should have the tracking for your gift by now. There's some snacks inside if you want to go ahead and open the box. The card contains gift spoilers though, so maybe wait to look at it til Christmas.zoaif of WV your card was mailed out at the beginning of the week as well.PC of HK I sent your card almost a month ago. Hopefully you get it soon.
A big thank you to FR of PA, it's nice to see a fellow eyebrow appreciator! Your Moogs is exceptionally cute and I really love the >〜< face you gave Aoi. I saw from another of your cards that you're picking up Aria, it's a fantastic series so I hope you enjoy it.Thanks again anon, have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year!
>>284620490I doubt if they care about receiving anything in return so they can just use fake names and addresses. Which is extremely based btw
>>284607510I'm glad everything got to you anon, it was my first parcel to the mainland since brexit and it arrived surprisingly quicklyYou never know, it could be that someone just spilled mulled wine on a particularly fleshy and realistic plush. Either way it was definitely OnpuI had similar thoughts re the movie, I thought it may have at least led to more media to make up for what was skipped, but at a minimum it may have been what prompted viz to do an English reprint which I was in desperate need of!But of course that doesn't excuse them for butchering the stand names, tragically by reading it with /a/ first I've been indoctrinated and need to unlearn a few of them stillOmori has been on my list of purchased steam games yet to be actually played, I'll get on that sooner than later!I hope you enjoy the gift and that it doesn't disappoint too muchOnly 5 days to go
>>284618813Glad you liked it anon, it was a lot of fun making your card. Miyu sounds like it'd be up my street, I'll bump it up on my backlog. Have a lovely Christmas!
>>284620490All they need are addresses and names. They can sign up from anywhere if they don't want gifts in return.
>>284619679I sent 5 in November, but the only one that's been confirmed and posted was the last one I sent in December. USPS has been worthless this year.
Tofu of FL I received your gift! Thank you so much!
>Went for a walk and checked the mailbox>wowitsfuckingnothing.jpgIm just a bit upset. All of my anons received their cards but i havent gotten any.
>>284621292I am also distraught, I was really looking forward to getting a Christmas card
>>284621292My bad, I have completely forgotten about your card. Will do a quick draw and post it next week.
>>284621675Just gen it.
>>284620557cute>>284621292I hope you get one of my no initials perfectly christmas timed ones
>>284457055And here it is. The original file was too big for /a/ and, while I'm sure that the one I posted here is big enough for what you need, here's the original one just in case.https://files.catbox.moe/sl389a.PNGThe Japanese text is supposed to say "Human Pride". If I accidentally wrote something different or that makes no sense, don't blame me. Blame Google. Anyways, I hope you like it. I had a blast drawing this one. Please have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
>just realised I forgot to get my anon socksFUCK
Hello anons, ZT/anon of wv here. i spoke to santa once already but im about to send them another email as well. the short is work is gay and ive been stuck like 5 states away for nearly 3 weeks and im not back until monday :((. my roomates have let me know know i have a bunch of packages and cards but i cant get to them.for my gift and card anons though here is the tragic part. i cant ship anything until the monday i get back so your stuff will be late and i am extremely sorry, i was supposed to be back last week and was going to ship everything priority on monday to make sure its gets to you but you will be getting late cards/giftsSH of NY (gift)DA of WADO of TXJM of AZMS of ILCB of PA RS of IAJH of TNS of TXJL of WIRZ of CTall of your cards are done and ready i just didnt ship them out before i left since i was supposed to have that buffer window
>>284621937But Google translate now uses AI... Welcome to the ai club sister
>>284622009You had time to prepare everything but not to ship them?
>>284619115Sorry, N. It seems that the delivery to the pickup point in Fray antonio Alcalde in Jalisco will take more than a day, and you’ll be able to pick it up on Monday. Sorry for the inconvenience. It looks like the pickup will be with the tracking code, but I’ll send you the link that DHL sent me with more details.
>>284620557>Eyebrow appreciatorTruly we have been blessed with anon's of good taste this year.>>284620047That's a very nice seibah. Multicolored santa suits need to come into fashion.
>>284622009Ban all card maxers that don't ship on time. Or at least take their white list status.
>>284621110Glad it made it! Actually got there super fast I was shocked.
>>284622057i was a fool and assumed i would have time last monday however a piece of equipment exploded at a jobsite and i have been stuck here since.
