White Elephant Gift Exchange

We are off for vacation! 

Our Christmas break is from Sat Dec 15th - Wed Jan 2nd.  After that, we have school for about 28 days, and then we have the ENTIRE month of February off! We are looking forward to doing nothing as much as possible.

Last night we had a small Christmas party, with drinks, dessert, and snacks.  We invited all of the teachers who were still in town (some had left ASAP Friday afternoon).  What was really cool is that we got to explain how a White Elephant Gift Exchange works to a couple of teachers from the Philippines, Britain, Korea, and China.  I mean, how often do you find someone who has not heard of the game?

Anyway, we set a limit of 50RMB (~$9), and set to exchanging.  I got #1.  I looked at the pile of gifts, and I spied a small box with neat handwriting on it which said "Please Read Description." Now, I like small boxes because they usually are very funny, unassuming, and worth it, despite being small.  

As I looked at this box, once I unwrapped it, I struggled to find out what it was.  I shall now transcribe the story which was written on the box.

"In the 15th century, the Welsh country in the United Kingdom, there were a childhood sweetheart. The Boy grew up to be a heroic knight, following the King around the campaign, never to return. The girl was all day singing "You are my max," waiting for the boy's return. Since then, "her max" has become synonymous with the best boyfriend and spread so far ...

Can you guess what the item is?

Anyone?

That's right!  HerMax brand condoms!  Buy HerMax, a brand dating back to 15th Century Wales, become the best boyfriend, and die is some pointless English crusade! Only 50RMB!