tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087363568274971291.post3161583324333604710..comments2011-12-23T16:38:11.765-05:00Comments on Despite All Obstacles: Christmas at Parris Island: Human Christmas Light...mjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175040738135648939noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087363568274971291.post-44043955947886161212011-12-23T16:38:11.765-05:002011-12-23T16:38:11.765-05:00Mi 'Mom,' recruits are usually allowed to ...Mi 'Mom,' recruits are usually allowed to receive Christmas presents, but they are limited to either (1) hygiene items (a really nice razor, some exciting toothpaste, Q-tips, cotton balls, aftershave, etc., or classic holiday foods (cookies, candy, e.g.) in sufficient quantity to share with the entire platoon. Hope this helps. P.S. Regarding the flower sticker, check out the story on this blog entitled "Our Life in Letters."mjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175040738135648939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087363568274971291.post-52934004899175753032011-12-21T17:16:32.164-05:002011-12-21T17:16:32.164-05:00Are recruits allowed to receive Christmas presents...Are recruits allowed to receive Christmas presents? If so, any recommendations?<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087363568274971291.post-20829001956526042152011-12-21T17:10:44.697-05:002011-12-21T17:10:44.697-05:00Hello. My son is a recruit on Parris Island. Are p...Hello. My son is a recruit on Parris Island. Are presents sent? Me was already disciplined because of the flower sticker I put on his first letter<br /><br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com