I saw this little survey on Lauren's blog over at Nothing Is Better Left Unsaid and thought it would be fun to share.
Christmas Questions
1. Eggnog or hot chocolate? Definitely HOT CHOCOLATE. With marshmallows. Lots of marshmallows.
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just set them under the tree? When I was a kid, we had presents from Santa that were unwrapped, and also had presents from our parents that were wrapped under the tree. Now that I'm older, Santa wraps them all. :)
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? White. Never, ever colorful.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? Last year I hung some artificial mistletoe under the round archway leading to the dining room. This year, with the tiredness of the pregnancy and the general yuckiness of morning (all day) sickness, I didn't even decorate until like 2 weeks before Christmas! I just decorated the tree and mantle and was satisfied with that.
5. When do you put decorations up? Usually before Thanksgiving...but again, I was NOT feeling motivated this year.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? I love GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE! ...but did not have any at either Christmas-eating location. Bummer.
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child? I just enjoyed the traditions that were Christmas for us. We opened presents at my paternal Granny's house on Christmas Eve. My brother and I usually camped out in the same room on Christmas night and tried to stay awake until it was safe to wake the parents for gift opening. We always fell asleep but still woke up SUPER EARLY to see what Santa brought. After we opened gifts at home, we went over to my maternal Granny's house to open gifts. We then went home and set up all our toys to display to various family members that came over for Christmas dinner that evening.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? Honestly, my brother was three years older than me so he broke the news to me when I was rather young.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Yes, open gifts at Granny Hilda's on Christmas Eve.
10. How do you decorate your tree? White lights and traditionally colored ornaments. I am not into the purples, pinks, or blues. I like silver, red, green, and maybe some gold all over!
11. Snow! Love it or dread it? LOOOVEEEE! Snow is magical. :)
12. Can you ice skate? I've only been once but I really liked it. I was NOT good at it, however.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? My Papa bought us a desktop computer back when you were THE. JUNK. if you had one. It was amazing, and of course we had AOL.
14. What's the most important thing about the holidays for you? Spending as much time as possible with my family!
15.What is your favorite holiday dessert? I don't know that I'm really all that crazy about desserts but I can make a meaaaan pecan pie.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Cinnamon rolls with Thomas on Christmas morning.
17. What tops your tree? A bright white star. Duh.
18. Which do you prefer: giving or receiving? I love buying gifts. I wish I had more money so that I could buy MORE presents.
19. Candy canes: yuck or yum? I only like the fruity ones, not the minty ones.
20. Favorite Christmas show? Christmas Vacation is a tradition in my family. Soooo funny!
21. Saddest Christmas song? Grown-Up Christmas Wish
22. What's your favorite Christmas song? Mele Kalikimaka!
