Being that I've been struggling to get into the holiday spirit this year (I'm going to credit that to the fact that my class kept me ridiculously busy with trying to write a 25 page literature review, amongst other papers, we've had a couple family birthdays thrown into the mix since Thanksgiving, we got a new addition to our family - more on that later :) - and a variety of other things that have kept us running non-stop! :)), I thought that maybe this little questionnaire about the holidays I found on another blogger's site, might do the trick to get me into the Christmas-y frame of mind! :)
Here goes nothing... :)
25 Holiday Questions:
1. Eggnog or Hot Chocolate?
Eggnog... Definitely! Love that stuff... But, only in very small quantities! :)
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
Presents are always perfectly wrapped and topped with bows and ribbons in our house... :)
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?
I like white lights on the outside of the house... Although, Brian and I have never actually put lights up at our house. :) This year our tree has multi-colored lights, but I'm thinking next year, I might try some white lights...
4. Do you hang mistletoe?
Nope...
5. When do you hang your decorations up?
Anytime after Thanksgiving, depending on how busy our schedule is! :)
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
Hmm... I love stuffing! :) But, my favorite dishes would have to be Christmas Eve appetizers we always have out at my parents house... Fudge Nut Layer Bars, Magic Cookie Bars, Cold Pizza, Rum Cake, Pinwheels, Walking Taco Dip, etc... Same things every year, and they couldn't be more delicious! :) I love it because whenever Christmas Eve rolls around and the table is loaded with all of those goodies, I get goosebumps and the magical feeling of Christmas sets in... just knowing that I'm home at Christmas, surrounded by all of my loved ones. :)
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child?
Santa visiting our house on Christmas Eve... I remember the one year, pulling into the driveway and seeing Santa (i.e. my Uncle Dave! :)) standing and waving from our roof... Priceless! :)
8. What is on your Christmas wish list?
Not much this year... Simply being home and with the family is present enough. :)
9. Do you open gifts on Christmas Eve?
Yep... It's become our family tradition... And, it just doesn't feel the same when we don't do it that way. Christmas Eve is such a magical evening in our family. :)
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
I love our tree this year... It's loaded with ornaments we collected during all of our travels around Europe... What great memories! :)
11. Snow? Love it or dread it?
Love it for the holiday season! As well as for some additional skiing... However, once March rolls around, I'm so ready for it to be gone!
12. Real tree or fake tree?
I love real trees... I grew up on them! :) However, this year, we've got the fake tree up and decorated... :) Still pretty though!
13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
A Coach purse from the hubby a few years ago, and a beautiful Tiffany bracelet from my parents a couple years ago... And, pretty much anything my little nephew, Kaden, gives to me! :) Although, any present I receive, I'm so very thankful for! :)
14. What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you?
Being with family! :)
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?
It's a tie between fudge nut layer bars, magic cookie bars, candy cane cheescake, and rum cake! :)
16. What is your favorite tradition?
There are so many, I can't even begin to decide... Although, my tradition is to sit in the living room of my parents' house at some point before we head to church on Christmas Eve, and simply soak up the tree, presents and the atmosphere... I love it because it's such a peaceful moment, and it really lets you feel the magic of Christmas. :)
17. What tops your tree?
This year, it's a big red bow! :)
18. Do you prefer giving or receiving?
I love giving, as long as the person appreciates it. :) I especially love giving to my nephew... The smile on his face when he unwraps gifts is priceless! :) But, who doesn't like receiving things every now and then as well?! :)
19. What is your favorite Christmas song?
Have yourself a merry little Christmas... I love it! :) But, whenever I hear the Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You" song, I can't help but smile! It reminds me of all the years that my sister and I would dance to that song during the holiday season! :)
20. Candy canes, yuck or yum?
Yum! :)
21. Favorite Christmas movie?
It's a Wonderful Life and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation... And, A Christmas Story is pretty high up there as well. :)
22. What do you leave for Santa?
Milk and cookies! :)
23. Do you have a Christmas morning tradition?
When I was young, we would get up and start baking/cooking for Christmas dinner! :) Nowadays, if we spend Christmas Eve at Brian's parents' house, we get up and head up north... And, if we spend Christmas Eve at my parents' house, we get up and head south on Christmas morning. :)
24. Do you prefer to shop on-line or at the mall?
Usually the mall... But, I'm definitely beginning to like this whole online shopping thing much more! :)
25. Christmas letter or Christmas card?
Christmas card... Definitely! :) Which reminds me, I've got to get mine sent out! :)
Hope you all are having a happy holiday season!
Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen
Friedrichshafen
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