Getting to Know You Christmas Tag

One of my friends posted this "Getting to Know You Christmas Style" on her blog. It was so fun to read, that I thought I would do the same on my blog. It really was fun to write and reminisce about Christmas! Enjoy!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?

--- I definitely prefer wrapping paper. The kids love to rip into it and I love to watch them. (I have to admit that I still love to rip wrapping paper too!) Although, for the sake of time, I sometimes resort to gift bags.

2. Real tree or Artificial?

--- I love the smell of real trees, but Kenny refuses to let us have one. He has several reasons including 1. It's a fire hazard and 2. It's unnecessary to kill a perfectly good tree in the name of Christmas. Maybe some year I'll talk him into it just for one Christmas.

3. When do you put up the tree?

--- I'm totally against jumping the gun on Christmas. You have to enjoy Thanksgiving first. With that in mind, we put up our tree as soon as we have time after Thanksgiving.

4. When do you take the tree down?

--- By the time Christmas is over, I'm ready to get rid of the tree. But, Kenny insists that we keep it up until New Years.

5. Do you like eggnog?

--- I LOVE eggnog. Kenny does not like it, which means more for ME!

6. Favorite gift received as a child?

--- Every year Santa would give me a new doll. I loved dolls and looked forward to a new one every Christmas.

7. Hardest person to buy for?

--- I think men in general are all hard to buy for.

9. Do you have a nativity scene?

--- We have a Little People plastic set that the kids can play with and I don't have to worry about it breaking.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?

--- So far in life, neither. Every year since Kenny and I have been married (10 years)I PLAN on sending out Christmas cards and every year I don't get around to it. Maybe I'll do it THIS year.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?

--- I love to watch "While You Were Sleeping." Kenny loves to watch "A Christmas Story" and can (and frequently does) quote many lines from that movie.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?

--- I like to start early to avoid the chaos. One year we waited until 2 days before Christmas to start shopping. We went to Wal-Mart and it was packed. They didn't have a single shopping cart left to use. People were crazy and it was really no fun. I have vowed to not every do that again.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?

--- Probably, but I'd never admit it!

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?

---Eggnog, sugar cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, toffee, and more eggnog to name just a few things.

16. Lights on the tree?

--- We actually still have the tree we bought our first Christmas being married and that was before they sold pre-lit trees, so we have to string our lights on it every year. Kenny tries to get as many lights as possible on the tree. I love when it just glows!

17. Favorite Christmas song?

--- I've always loved the Chestnuts Roasting on the Open Fire song. I don't even know the official name.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?

--- We visit family on Christmas Eve; spend Christmas morning at home; and visit family again on Christmas afternoon.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's?

--- Of course!

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?

---A lit up star

21. Open the presents Christmas eve or Christmas day?

--- I love to save the presents for Christmas morning. Although, this year I was thinking about giving the kids new pajamas to open and wear on Christmas Eve.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?

--- I feel terrible when I get caught up in shopping and don't think about the true meaning of Christmas. Also, one of my pet peeves is when people try to abbreviate Christmas by substituting an -X- for the most important part of the word.

23. Favorite ornament theme and color?

--- This year it will be "baby friendly" since Max is crawling around grabbing everything and putting it into his mouth!

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?

--- Anything that tastes good. I'm not picky.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?

--- I haven't decided yet.

26. Favorite Christmas Tradition?

--- Since I was really little, my family has always gone caroling at rest homes or hospitals on Christmas Eve. I remember taking Christmas stickers and sticking them on the elderly people and just loving it. You wouldn't guess it, but sadly those places are pretty quiet during the holidays. The old people just light up and sing along. It's so much fun and we'll be doing it again this year.

If anyone feels like answering these questions for themselves, feel free. I would love to read on your blogs how you celebrate the Christmas season!