The joy of seeing the kids open gifts. —Bob, 64
A sisterhood diamond ring from my best friend who has now passed away. —Pamela, 59
A family portrait that my 3-year-old granddaughter drew. —Johnny, 70
Salvation. —Rita, 67
A brand new car once, complete with a huge bow. —Joanna, 64
My Rado watch. It’s maintenance-free. —Craig, 75
A trip to Israel and the Holy Land. —Betty, 73
Friends. You always need one. —Carole, 61
Books. I love history. —Leo, 70
Grandchildren. They are such a blessing. —Shirley, 66
My man cave. —Robert, 57
My engagement ring. —Becky, 59
My daughter and son. —Lorraine, 79
My wife, because she married me. —Michael, 56
Smiles from my stroke-survivor husband. —Sharon, 62
A unicorn from Santa, and it has pink wings and pretty hair. —Haley, 5
Going to GaGa and PaPa’s house and building Legos with them. —John David, 4
Getting my American Girl doll for Christmas because it can come with so many clothes. —Charlotte, 5
My best gift was a check. It’s for my college. I got this because my family loves me and they want me to be smart when I grow up. —Olivia, 10
A bear and a blanket. I got it right after my heart surgery so it is very special to me. —Hannah, 10
The greatest gift I have ever received is a loving family, because without them, I would have nothing to live for. —Matthew, 11
A drum set. I had been asking for one for two years and I finally got one. —Max, 10
The best gift I’ve ever gotten was my dog, Kramer. —Harrison, 9
When my parents took me and my sister to New York to see “Cats” on Broadway. —Judy, 9
My favorite monster truck last Christmas because it was my one that I was really badly wanting. —Harper, 5
A truck that I could actually drive around my house. I’m giving a note to Santa to thank him. —Brennen, 6
My blue paw-patterned nap blankie. —OutreachNC Co-editor Jeeves, 3