Wrapping paper, for sure.
2. Real tree or artificial?
Real. I need to be able to smell my tree. That's a big part of what makes it so special! (Not sure if we'll have one this year, though, 'cause we're getting new flooring in the kitchen, dining
3. When do you put up the tree?
Usually the weekend before Christmas, 'cause I don't like to give it time to dry out. (Although I guess it really depends on when Home Depot gets their shipments in, huh?)
4. When do you take the tree down?
Shortly after the Epiphany (around Em's birthday).
5. Do you like eggnog?
Love it! Especially with some brandy or rum.
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Hmm... that's too tough. Too many to choose from. I was a spoiled child. ;-)
7. Hardest person to buy for?
Two people who shall remain nameless. One's a he and the other's a she!
8. Easiest person to buy for?
My girls.
9. Do you have a nativity scene?
Not a nice one.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
I don't know, but I know the worst wedding gift we received. Funny enough, it was a Christmas decoration... and it wasn't even a nice one!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
A Charlie Brown Christmas and A Christmas Carol.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Usually November.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Yes. If I don't like something or wouldn't use it, isn't it better to pass it on to someone who would than to keep it and watch it collect dust?
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Cookies and tamales!
16. Lights on the tree?
Yes: multi-colored!
17. Favorite Christmas song?
O Holy Night... and the entire A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack (yay, Lisa)!
Also: Carol of the Bells, Silent Night, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire), and Do They Know it's Christmas?.
By the way, here's a pretty good list of Christmas carols.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Staying home is the best.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Yes!
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Maybe one on Christmas Eve, and the rest on Christmas morning. As a kid, we actually opened them after Midnight Mass.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Just all the usual pressure and chaos. I wish we could all relax more and just really enjoy it (and enjoy each other) and take it all in.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
All the Christmas colors: red, green, gold, silver... like Lisa, anything sparkly!
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?
Mom's prime rib with potatoes and all the fixins.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
Good health and happiness for everyone... and relaxation!
Oh, and new flooring wouldn't hurt. ;-)
-- Here's my Christmas Meme from 2006.
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