A set of silver candlestick holders for Christmas the first year I was married. My Mom asked what I wanted and I told her a set of saucepans as we didn't have any. Not sure what she was thinking, but when I gave her a quizical look she said "everyone needs silver candlesticks". 27 years later, the candlestick holders are still in their original box, stored in the back of the cupboard above the refrigerator! I have never "needed" them, let alone used them!