I just opened my Christmas present

I only received one gift this year. There was a large box on my front step this morning when I went out to milk the goats. I brought the package inside and set it on the kitchen table, then went out to attend to the goats.

When I got back to the kitchen I examined the package. Fairly large, well wrapped, and a very nice red ribbon adorning the top. There was a tag that said "To: Gustav"

On the part of the tag that said "From:" there was nothing.

I shook the package. It was very light and deep inside the bowels of the gift I could hear a distant rattling noise.

What was it? Who was it from?

With trembling hands I tore the paper and discovered a plain white cardboard box. I lifted the lid on the box and peered inside. At first I thought there was nothing but then I remembered the rattling noise and began to scan the bottom more carefully.

And then I saw it. An almond. It had rolled into the corner when I opened the gift and remained almost invisible against the brown cardboard background.

I picked the almond up with my index finger and thumb, held it to the light, and examined it carefully.

A fine-looking almond with a rich texture and an impressive shape.

I popped it into my mouth and chewed slowly, savoring the taste, then swallowed the pulp.

Most satisfying.

What did you get for Christmas?