I got one of those fun forwards today where you answer questions about yourself (my favorite topic, by the way) and, since I’m pretty bored because my sister is going to her in-laws and I’m left to my own devices for a while, I figured I’d just do another Web log post with it. And, since I’m long-winded, there’s some actual meat to all my answers.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Wrapping presents is my favorite part of the season of giving. I like to buy the nice stuff from Hallmark because then I can curl strips of the wrap into matching ribbon for embellishing the gift just a bit further. I’m not sure why I enjoy the presentation of the gift so much. From as far back as my older brother can remember my mom has been recycling old wrapping paper (if you tear it, you don’t get to keep your present Christmas morning) and my sister insists on using newspaper because it can be recycled afterward.
2. Tree — Real or Artificial?
Gosh. I’d love to have a real tree and I’m fortunate that my parents’ still get a real one every year. The one at my house is artificial which works for me because I’m still a bit paranoid about the potential fire hazard. Maybe one of these days I can rely on my husband to help me keep an eye on it but, for now, the cat and I can’t be trusted.
3. When do you put the Christmas tree up?
If I could get away with it, the day after Halloween. But, since there’s no way I would hear the end of that, I like to do it a week or two before Thanksgiving. And not just the tree — all the Christmas decorations. And, no, not just because most of the holiday decor has my name on it.
4. When do you take the tree down?
Mid-January. I love my tree and I like to enjoy it’s light as long as possible.
5. Like egg nog?
I’m not a huge fan but I usually enjoy at least one glass every year. It’s just part of the holiday season.
6. Do you have a nativity scene?
I do not have a nativity scene myself but my mother has several. The baby Jesus doesn’t show up until Christmas morning.
7. Favorite gift received as a child?
Samantha, An American Girl doll. I had asked for her for Christmas for three years and it only took major surgery (an appendectomy) to finally get her.
8. Hardest person to buy for?
My mother — she never wants anything but she did give birth to you so you feel more than a little compelled to still find the perfect gift.
9. Easiest person to buy for?
My sister is usually pretty easy to buy for. I’m always so excited about whatever I got her, though, that she usually gets it long before Christmas.
10. Worst Christmas gift?
I can’t think of a “worst” gift but, somehow, a few years ago it became tradition for my mother to get me something creepy. This gift is usually second-hand from Goodwill or a yard sale or some such source. I don’t know if she is purposefully looking for the creepiest gift she can find but it just ends up that way. One year it was a doll much like Samantha with the eyes that open and close. This doll was creepy because of the way it was jammed into a box that was much too small — and still had the $2 Goodwill tag on it.
11. Mail or email a Christmas card?
Again with the Hallmark mentality but I send out my Christmas cards by mail at the beginning of December. I know it’s better to give than to receive — and that’s how I usually feel about gifts — but I really wish I got more cards in return.
12. Favorite Christmas movie?
“The Night They Saved Christmas” with Jacqueline Smith is probably my all-time favorite Christmas movie. I’m also a big fan of “The Santa Clause” franchise.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
I actually stock-pile gifts all year long but still end up doing the brunt of my shopping in mid-December.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
I’m not opposed but I’ve never done it.
15. Favorite food to eat on Christmas?
My dad gets quality steaks and cooks them up for Christmas dinner and that excites me to no end.
16. Clear or colored tree lights?
Either is fine with me but if you’re going to mix them up try to be tasteful about it.
17. Favorite Christmas Song?
The Chipmunks singing “Here We Come A-Caroling.”
18. Travel during Christmas or Stay home?
I travel to my parents’ house. That’s sort of like home, right?
19. Can you name Santa’s reindeer?
Yes, I can. Will I? Sure. Blitzen, Chet, Comet, Cupid, Dancer, Dasher, Donner, Prancer, Rudolph and Vixen.
20. Angel or Star on tree top?
I want a star for the top of my tree but I’ve yet to find one that I like.
21. Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning?
Christmas morning!!
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year?
I can’t really think of anything particularly annoying. I truly believe that it is the most wonderful time of the year.
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