Deanna Moffitt

This was the third Christmas I’ve spent on a cruise ship airplane in as many years. And I have to say this one was just a blast. We each drew names of one of the other cast members with the stipulation that the couples couldn’t pull their partners name. The week leading up to Christmas we left Secret Santa gifts in our person’s stocking. The stockings, which really were hung with care on each of our doors, were given to us by one of the other guest entertainers on board.

My Secret Santa clearly knew my tastes because almost all of my gifts were of the sweet variety; chocolates, chocolate toffee, and more chocolate. It was so fun to wake up every day and what was in our stockings. And even more fun was finding the little things that I thought my person might  enjoy.

Then on Christmas Eve after our improv show, we all gathered our gifts for each other and went upstairs to one of the conference rooms. Some of us went over to the Lanai Bar and got some Christmas cheer. I had the bartender make me a brand new drink we dubbed “Merry Happy Christmas”, a concoction of Butterschapps, Goldenschlagger and eggnog with some chocolate sprinkles. It was decadent and warm and so tasty.

We toasted the evening, the good times and the friendship we’ve shared so far on this contract and then got down to the funtimes. One of the gifts Rance’s Secret Santa (Mike) had gotten him was a box of jelly beans called Bean Boozled. There were multiple pairings of colors. Only one of the same colored beans was a good flavor and one was something horrible that should not be ingested, like skunk spray, pencil shavings and rotten egg. We then began challenging each other to pick a color and two people would square off. It was hilarious.

The best part is Mike put together a video of some of the pairing for your enjoyment. I hope never have to eat ear wax. (There is some swearing so please be aware if you have sensitivity to such issues)

We finished the night by opening our big gift from each of our Secret Santas but not before each of us on the count of three pointed to who we thought was our secret santa. Only Rance got it right, we all did a good job of keeping the secret.

Rance and I finished off the night with our own gift exchange.  Rance was very generous with me and gave me a Kindle, which I’m really excited about. For anyone who reads a lot, it’s a wonderful gift. Thanks babe!!

Tagged: Bean Boozled, Christmas on a Ship, Secret Santa