Often at Christmas you don't know what to give and even if with grown-up children it is a problem of an order of magnitude lower (Amazon vouchers are a real godsend) the taste of surprise, perhaps fun if not intelligent, is an aspiration for every parent.

This you see I made at Christmas 2021 for my son Stefano.

I confess that it is not all my own flour, a similar thing, but much more raw, inspired me on Bored Panda, the fact is that I also put my own in the drafting of the text, in the search for the right iconic object and in the final assembly.

And the gift was appreciated.

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The text placed inside the lid read.

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Elite Existential Self-Support Kit

• ERASER, A reminder that we all make mistakes, but we can wipe the slate clean.

• ONE CENT, so you will never have to say, "I'm broke."

• ADDITIONAL EYES to look beyond what you can see

• RUBBERBAND, to stretch yourself beyond your limits.

• PAPER CLIPS, to hold things together when it falls apart.

• LIFESAVER, to remind you of the many times others need your help and your need theirs.

• TWEEZERS, to pick out the good in others including yourself.

• BAND-AID, to remedy any hurt you're feeling. 

• SCREWDRIVER, to trim the engine of your emotions

• VOUCHER FOR A HUG, in case you need one and to remind you that someone, somewhere cares about YOU!

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