One of the most often mentioned Xmas gifts that my parents and siblings bring up when we’re laughing about the old days is the box of money. One year I asked my parents for a box of cash and they delivered. By adult standards it wasn’t a ton. Maybe $100 in small bills. The pile of toys took a hit but I think we all appreciated the direct nature of the request. Listen pops, instead of you futzing around at KB Toys and getting me the wrong Tecmo Bowl how’s about you slide me the cash and step out of the way. I can’t even remember what any of us bought with our loot but we remember the boxes.