What three items would you ask for this Christmas? ehhhhh $25 bucks more or
less.

For me:

One of the DeWalt drill combos with the quick releases, drill bits, and
driver heads.
A GOOD hammer.
A new pair of Klein diagonal cutting pliers. (I made mine into a wire
stripper by burning out spots on the blades cutting into a hot line.)

6 things I have, but would buy for others:

A set of those strap wrenches. I love mine.
A good pair of Irving Vise Grips.
A magnetic level.
A 30' x 1" wide high grade tape.
A set of Nicholson small lock files.
A pop rivet tool.

Steve