Pride of Detroit
Merry Christmas to all the Detroit Lions who celebrate. I hope your day is filled with joy and creates some life-long memories for you and your loved ones.
Obviously, this is a bit of a unique Christmas for Detroit Lions fans, who get to watch their team play on a national stage at 4:30 p.m. ET against the Minnesota Vikings. But let’s put the game aside for a second and talk about those permanent memories of yours.
If you’re like me, a lot of your childhood was spent receiving Detroit Lions-related gifts during the holidays. That was your “thing,” and it made you a pretty easy person to shop for on Christmas. Whether it was a jersey, a hat, football cards, or big things like signed memorabilia or game tickets, you were bound to get at least a few Lions-related gifts every year.
So today’s Question of the Day is:
My answer: I feel like it’s important to throw in gifts you’ve given to others, as many of you have passed on your Lions fandom to the next generation or a partner or maybe even just a good friend.
There have been a lot throughout the years, but I’ll list a few of my favorite. My Lions helmet Lego set was a fun little challenge for me to make. I also received an incredibly thoughtful gift from a good friend you may know: a framed edition of my first ever published, in-print work, which remains proudly posted right next to my working space. Finally, I really like the panoramic art I have of Ford Field from the first every Detroit Lions game played there. At this point, it serves as a great reminder of just how far the franchise has come in nearly 25 years.
Tell us about your favorite Detroit Lions gift and the story behind it! Scroll down to the comment section and share those special moments.
