Posted by spriggy on December 17, 2005, at 14:48:21
Since I've been failing miserably at my " question of the day" I'll just ask a gazillion questions and make up for it..
There are fun though- Christmas related (or "Happy Holidays" related, ROFL).
1. Egg nog or hot chocolate?I like both of them- but I especially like hot chocolate with whipped cream on top.. Yum!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
When I was a kid, santa never wrapped gifts- which really confused me since my friend's would have their's wrapped? Anyway, now with our kid's, we wrap them... Oh, I mean "santa" wraps them.3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?
Colored lights. I think they look more "homey" and not quite as polished. That and EVERY house has white lights now so the suburban cookie-cutter homes look even more cookie-cutter.NOW, what kind do I have on my house and tree? white of course. ROFL But I let my kid's have colored on their tree in their room.
4. Do you hang mistletoe?
Are you kidding me? This man already won't keep his hands off me, I don't need him to have any other excuses.
5. When do you put your decorations up?
Usually the day after Thanksgiving.6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
I really like green bean casserole.
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child?
As dysfunctional as my childhood is, I do have good memories from Christmas (which makes me think my parent's really did *try*). I have lots- probably though the year that I got a television and the remote control was in the shape of a mini tv as well. I think I was 11.8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? The same way most kid's find out- some other dumb kid at school blows the "gig" and pronounces, " Santa is not real." and being the dork that I was, I said, " OF course he is." I'll ask my mom tonight. So I asked- and she told me the truth. I'll never forget sitting near the living room window looking out at the sky at night crying in disbelief. How could it be?? I still cry sometimes over that. ROFL
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
Me and hubby put the kid's to bed and light candles and open our gift's to each other on CHristmas eve- alone. That way Christmas day is all about the kiddo's.10. What kind of cookies does Santa get set out for him? When I was a kid, it was Oreo's. But my children insist on home made cookies! And of course, carrots for the reindeer.
11. Snow! Love it or Dread it?
I love snow! Yahoo for white Christmas!12. Can you ice skate?
It depends.. is getting up for 4 seconds before falling back on your butt count as ice skating? If so... then yes. I am really good.13. Do you remember your favorite gift? As a kid- probably my cabbage patch dolls when I was 8. As an adult, probably my pearl ring our first married Christmas.
14. What is the most important thing about the Holidays for you?
Now the most important thing to me is my faith. Used to be about presents etc, but now I really see the holidays as a time of worship and contemplation and reflection. And of course, family.15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Pecan pie.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
putting up the tree; we play Bing Crosby's Christmas cd, make hot chocolate, bake cookies, and deck the hall's. For one brief moment, we have one of those magical-waaay too traditional American family moment's. But I love it.
17. What tops your tree?
A star. I'm not a fan of the angels.
18. Which do you prefer Giving or Receiving? Honestly, I like them both. I won't try to sound so unselfish and say, " I Only love to give." I do love giving but I find myself feeling about 10 years old again when I have a wrapped gift in my lap with MY name on it. I won't lie.
19. What is your favorite Christmas Carol? O Holy Night20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum?
I dig candy canes. Old fashioned red one's only. None of this new neon/sour crap.
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