1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
wrapping paper. It's cheaper!
2. Real tree or Artificial?
artificial. It's cheaper! lol. Also, I hate tree needles all over the floor. Ugh. I hate sweeping. Why create extra work? Light a candle for the smell, sheesh.
3. When do you put up the tree?
As soon as we possibly can after thanksgiving. (This year, it was 1am on the day after)
4. When do you take the tree down?
Around New Years.
5. Do you like eggnog?
I never had it growing up, but yes, in small quantities.
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Hmmm... I don't know, I had so many wonderful gifts given to me.
7. Hardest person to buy for?
My Brother in Law. What do you buy for the man who has everything?
8. Easiest person to buy for?
This year, I think it was my sister. But it varies.
This year, I think it was my sister. But it varies.
9. Do you have a nativity scene?
No
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Um, neither yet.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
That's a terrible question.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
I absolutely HATE christmas movies. I cannot think of a single good one. They are all cheesy.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Planning... Early October. Shopping... Black Friday.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Only for the annual white elephant party
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Um, mom's ham biscuits? Or occasionally she makes monkey bread.
16. Lights on the tree (colored or clear)?
CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR
17. Favorite Christmas song?
any hymn or Johnny Cash song. We listen to Johnny Cash incessantly at Christmas.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Stay in town.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Doner and Blitzen, but do you recalllllll the most FAAAMOOUUSSS RAINDEER OF ALLLLLL. Rudolph! (and Olive, of course.)
20. Angel, star or ribbon on top of tree?
Star! I love it.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
A couple on Christmas eve. (christmas pjs and my sister and I usually exchange on Christmas eve.) But mostly on christmas day.
22. Favorite children's Christmas song?
I always associate "I said the cow all white and red" with kids and Christmas.
23. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Christmas movies? I don't know. I really love this time of year.
24. Favorite ornament theme or color?
my tree has silver and red christmas balls, but otherwise, it's kinda a mismatch. i hate themed trees.
25. Turkey or ham on Christmas day?
Um, I don't have any idea. I guess ham?
26. What do you want for Christmas this year?
Just to celebrate. I find it exciting, regardless of what's in the package. Although, I did ask for some clothes and house stuff and fun things that I wouldn't otherwise be able to buy for myself. :)
27. Does anyone in your family dress up as Santa?
No. Although one year, he did rip his pants on my parents fireplace and leave sooty footprints. :) That was a fun year.
28. Age you discovered who Santa was?
5
29. Eggnog, hot chocolate, or apple cider?
ohhh... Probably apple cider lately. Although I love a good hot chocolate as well.
30. Traditional colors (red and green) or other colors?
Everything is red, green and silver.
31. Do you have any Christmas decorations on your roof?
no. We don't have any outside this year. Hoping to buy lights in the after Christmas sales. *Fingers crossed*. But i don't think I'm a "decorations on the roof" kind of girl.
32. How does Santa get into your house?
He doesn't come right now. maybe when there are kids. And since there's no fireplace... I guess we'll have to crack open a window. lol.
33. Do you prefer gifts or gift cards?
Either. :)
34. Favorite children's Christmas Cartoon?
Hm, maybe Rudolph claymation one, but idk. Christmas movies are LAME.
35. Favorite Christmas Memory?
I love christmas eve. The candlelight service, the luminaries all over, driving around to see lights, eating, singing... So... I guess every Christmas Eve ever.
