SantaClaus

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas everyone!!! Love seeing everyone's pictures of what they got, it all looks amazing! And don't worry if you haven't received anything yet, the post moves in mysterious ways, especially around this time of year

Ho ho ho! er, I don't know whose idea it was to make a big inflatable me in the bath. Anyway, just a little reminder that, since it's almost December, it's time to start sending your cards, especially if they have a long journey ahead. Looking forward to seeing the pictures of what you all received! Enjoy the festive season everyone! Santa

So sorry to hear that :( but yes I can swap your name for @iamsue. If you could somehow find out if you can receive post in the hospital, I'm sure the elves would love to work something out for you

I'm so sorry, but the elves were able to give everyone a match, so at the moment I can't give you a match unless someone else shows up very soon

Ho ho ho! The elves just finished sending out the matches! Please check your inbox and confirm you have received your match. Just some reminders: · Please send your card as soon as possible (preferably before December) so that it will arrive in time for Christmas! Use airmail if that option is available. Please send me a PM once you've sent it! · You can ask your local post office how long it will take for your card to arrive. In previous years some cards never arrived and some people received their card long after Christmas (January/February) so please try to send the card in time. Especially certain cross-continental journeys can take a very long time. · Suggestion: Take a picture of your card/package before you ship. That way, if there is any lost mail, you can at least share the picture and description of the items you had carefully and lovingly prepared for other Coldplaying members. · Post a message in the Secret Santa thread after receiving your card (with a photo if possible so that everyone can see what you received) - or at least send a PM to Santa to confirm that you have received it. Let's get Christmassy! Love, Santa

Ho ho ho! Alright, sign ups closed! If you have joined, please check if your name is on the list in the first post and if it isn't, send me a PM because that would mean I haven't done my job properly. You will receive your match by next Monday.

Ho ho ho! A reminder that if you want to sign up, you have only 36 more hours to do so! At the moment we have a lot less participants than the past few years, the elves and myself would love it if more people joined

Ho ho ho! One week left to sign up for this year's Secret Santa! Thanks to everyone who has joined already. If you've signed up, please check if your name is on the list in the first post. If it's not, check your inbox, I may have asked for a clarification. If I haven't replied to your PM and you're not on the list, please resend your PM (I'm very old and get confused sometimes).

exactly!

Of course not! People from all age categories participate every year. And 33 is really young. I'm bad at maths but according to the elves I'm 1,747 years old! Speaking of numbers this year is the 10th edition of the Coldplaying Secret Santa so let's make it a special and extra festive one! You can send me a PM here: https://www.coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?conversations/add&to=SantaClaus

...coming to a chimney near you this December Ho ho ho! It's that time of the year again! This is the 10th annual Coldplaying Secret Santa *enthusiastically starts decorating the whole place* mulled wine anyone? Here's how it works this year: * You have the option to choose between sending a card to your own continent or another continent. For example: Europe to Europe or Europe to North America, South America, Africa, Asia or Australia * If you would like to join this year please let us know asap. The deadline for signing up is Tuesday 6th November, 11:59 PM CET. We need the following information: - Your name and address; please display it as you would write it on an envelope. The only person who will receive this information is your Secret Santa. - Your email address (we need to be able to get in touch with you in case you won't reply to Coldplaying PMs). - Secret Santa match preference: say "my continent" or "other continent" or "no preference". Please do not ask for a specific continent or country (otherwise it gets seriously complicated for Santa and the elves). You can send your details to the SantaClaus account (click here to send the PM). You will receive your Secret Santa match by the 12th of November. Given our tight schedule, we only have 5 days between the submission deadline and when I send you your match, which is why I must insist on the submission deadline: please join before November 6th! * A couple of important points: - Send your card as soon as possible (preferably before December) so that it will arrive in time for Christmas! Use airmail if that option is available. You can ask your local post office how long it will take for your card to arrive. In previous years some cards never arrived and some people received their card long after Christmas (January/February) so please try to send the card in time. - When you receive your match's information, please confirm that you have all the info. - Send a PM to the SantaClaus account after you send your card to your Secret Santa match. - Suggestion: Take a picture of your card/package before you ship. That way, if there is any lost mail, you can at least share the picture and description of the items you had carefully and lovingly prepared for other Coldplaying members. - Post a message in this thread after receiving your card (with a photo if possible so that everyone can see what your card looks like) - or at least send a PM to Santa to confirm that you have received it. In case you don't know what Secret Santa is all about, have a look at the threads that were made for the previous editions: Secret Santa 2009: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/coldplaying-christmas-2009-secret-santa-post-a-pic-if-you-already-received-a-card-d.62303/ Secret Santa 2010: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2010.72847/ Secret Santa 2011: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2011-dont-forget-to-send-your-card.78737/ Secret Santa 2012: https://www.coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2012.95571/ Secret Santa 2013: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2013.98455/ Secret Santa 2014: https://www.coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2014.103157/ Secret Santa 2015: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2015-christmasiscoming-cards-are-on-their-way.104950/ Secret Santa 2016: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2016-a-sleigh-full-of-gifts.107873/ Secret Santa 2017: https://www.coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2017-insert-festive-bells-here.110593/ We wish you all a Happy holidays season and hope you will join us once again this year! If you have any questions, you can send me a PM or post them in this thread. Love, Santa --------------------- List of participants:

*pokes head outside Grotto* Ho ho ho! Glad your package arrived, @Moniru! Some Christmas miracles happen in February, apparently.

Ho ho ho Merry Christmas everyone!

Ho ho ho! It's nearly time to listen to your favourite Christmas songs again (finally!) and the first Secret Santa 2017 card is officially on its way! Just some reminders: cards or packages that need to make a long trans-ocean journey to reach their destination can take up to 3 weeks or more to arrive, so don't wait too long if your match lives far away Please send me a PM once you've sent your card

You might be late but the party is still happening ;)

Ho ho hooo Sign ups are officially closed! If you signed up but you're not in the list in the firs post, let me know asap. Matches will be sent out later this week.

Just another reminder: today's the last day to sign up!

Ho ho ho! The deadline for signing up is approaching! Don't forget to send me a PM with your details before Sunday 5th November, 11:59 PM CET if you want to join Secret Santa 2017.

Ho ho ho! One week left to sign up! Thanks to everyone who has joined yet, make sure to check if you are in the list in the first post: if you're not, you either haven't PMed me your details yet, or I've asked for a clarification. Enjoy your Sunday! *sleighs back towards Grotto*

Ho ho ho! The elves are trying to find out what happened there. We'd love if you joined again!

Ho ho ho! The festive Coldplaying tradition is a little late this year, I apologise. One of my edgy elves misplaced my calendar and I only just found it. Here's how it works this year: * You have the option to choose between sending a card to your own continent or another continent. For example: Europe to Europe or Europe to North America, South America, Africa, Asia or Australia * If you would like to join this year please let us know asap. The deadline for signing up is Sunday 5th November, 11:59 PM CET. We need the following information: - Your name and address; please display it as you would write it on an envelope. The only person who will receive this information is your Secret Santa. - Your email address (we need to be able to get in touch with you in case you won't reply to Coldplaying PMs). - Secret Santa match preference: say "my continent" or "other continent" or "no preference". Please do not ask for a specific continent or country (otherwise it gets seriously complicated for Santa and the elves). You can send your details to the SantaClaus account (click here to send the PM). You will receive your Secret Santa match by the 11th of November. Given our tight schedule, we only have 4 days between the submission deadline and when I send you your match, which is why I must insist on the submission deadline: please join before November 5th! * A couple of important points: - Send your card as soon as possible (preferably before December) so that it will arrive in time for Christmas! Use airmail if that option is available. You can ask your local post office how long it will take for your card to arrive. In previous years some cards never arrived and some people received their card long after Christmas (January/February) so please try to send the card in time. - When you receive your match's information, please confirm that you have all the info. - Send a PM to the SantaClaus account after you send your card to your Secret Santa match. - Suggestion: Take a picture of your card/package before you ship. That way, if there is any lost mail, you can at least share the picture and description of the items you had carefully and lovingly prepared for other Coldplaying members. - Post a message in this thread after receiving your card (with a photo if possible so that everyone can see what your card looks like) - or at least send a PM to Santa to confirm that you have received it. In case you don't know what Secret Santa is all about, have a look at the threads that were made for the previous editions: Secret Santa 2009: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/coldplaying-christmas-2009-secret-santa-post-a-pic-if-you-already-received-a-card-d.62303/ Secret Santa 2010: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2010.72847/ Secret Santa 2011: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2011-dont-forget-to-send-your-card.78737/ Secret Santa 2012: https://www.coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2012.95571/ Secret Santa 2013: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2013.98455/ Secret Santa 2014: https://www.coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2014.103157/ Secret Santa 2015:http://coldplaying.com/forum/index....istmasiscoming-cards-are-on-their-way.104950/ Secret Santa 2016: https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/secret-santa-2016-a-sleigh-full-of-gifts.107873/ We wish you all a Happy holidays season and hope you will join us once again this year! Love, Santa --------------------- List of participants:

Your match already sent it :D

I'm making a list, and checking it twice :P

I sent you the PM on Nov 12 and a reminder last Monday, are you sure you don't have any messages? I just checked :)

This is amazing!!!!! Thank you so much @oldiefan !