Dear Lucille,I took every package out of the box with delight. Because of your great thoughtfulness, everyone here might be able to enjoy a little Xmas spirit. I put off opening the box, because I was working through the night and I knew I needed a good knife, etc. and I didn't want to rush at the box. After I placed each item on the table, (mind you, neither Thomas nor Shayne has seen all the goodies yet), Buzzer showed keen interest in the styrofoam filling. She likes me to thread one at the end of a string and then she leaps at it. So, even Buzzer got something out of that package. I still haven't peeked inside the boxes, but I have unwrapped the pecans and pop corn and candy canes. Sitting out on the coffee table, it seems as if the holiday season has come by here too, this year. So thank you heartily. You really made this season for us.