Christmas Tag

Wrapping paper or gift bags?
I do both. Gift bags are easier but I also like to use wrapping paper. I definately will use wrapping paper for Ben.

Real tree or artificial?
Definately a real tree! I do enjoy the smell of a real tree. I keep saying I.m going to get a fake one but I won't.

When do you put up the tree?
We usually put it a few weeks before Christmas.

When do you take the tree down?
The day after CHristmas..and somettimes that Christmas night.

Favorite holiday theme?
I would have to say Angels and snowmen.

Favorite gift received as a child?
The year I received a blue hair walking doll. She was beautiful. We didn't have much money for toys so that was one Christmas that I remember.

Do you have a nativity scene?
Yes, but I would love the willow tree nativity. I think the willow trees angels are so beautiful.

Hardest person to buy for?
It use to be my Mom when she was alive.This year it was Sue.

Easiest person to buy for?
Ben

Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
I can't think of anything at the moment.

Mail or email cards?
Cards. I do love seeing family pics of kids, etc.

Favorite Christmas movie?
It's a wonderful life and Rudolph and Frosty.

When do you start shopping for Christmas?
After Black Friday. I have such a hard time wanting to shop as I work in retail.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Yes but not to anyone in my family.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Pasta. We like to have a nice relaxing day.

White lights or colored on the tree?
Colored lights. White lights seen so bland to me.

Favorite Christmas song?
Where are you Christmas?, Frosty the Snowman, Away in a Manager.

Travel for Christmas or stay at home?
Stay home. But with Ben it will be traveling so we can see him in his own home. Right now I don't have to travel as we are staying with Joleene.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
No.

Angel on the tree top or a star?
Angel. I like to use an angel that we had since the kids were little.

Open the presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
We open one present on Christmas Eve and then the rest on Christmas Day.

Most annoying thing about this time of year?
The grumpy people with attitudes. Where is the Christmas spirit. Sometimes it seems it all about themselves...me..me...

What I love most about Christmas?
Spending time with family and trying to suprise them which gets harder and harder each year.

Merry Christmas to all of you. You are all so very special to me.