Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Wrapping paper. It is much more fun to tear into a wrapped package than it is to just open a bagReal or Artificial tree?
Artificial. I don't like the mess of a real tree. Plus there are too many issues with allergies in our home.When do you put up the tree?
Whenever we find the time and ALL of us are actually home. We try to do it soon after Thanksgiving. My husband wanted to put it up before Thanksgiving last year because we were having people over and he wanted them to see it. I convinced him it was NOT supposed to be up yet and it would also take up room we needed for our guests. (he loves this holiday more than anyone i have ever met, he gets more excited than the kids)When do you take the tree down?
You're supposed to take it down??? Really??? My family seems to think it vanishes on it's own! I usually take it down (by myself) about half way through January when I have finally given up on anyone helping and I just can't stand looking at it anymore.Do you like Eggnog?
Ummm... I have never actually tasted it. I am guessing that I would not based on the words "egg" and "nog"!Favorite Gift you received as a child?
My Whoopsie Doll I got when I was six. You squeezed her tummy and her little pigtails flew up in the air. I asked for that doll for months!Do you have a nativity scene?
no, but i want oneHardest person to buy for?
my nephew. the kid snarls at almost anything he gets. i actually HATE to buy for him because of his attitude.Easiest person to buy for?
My daughter and the baby. My older son is at one of those "tween" ages this year, so he is tougher to buy for than usual.Worst Christmas gift ever received?
My ex bought me jeans that were 2 sizes too big. I guess he thought I was fat or something!Christmas Cards...Snail mail or E-mail?
Totally email. Who can afford postage these days?Favorite Christmas Movie?
A Christmas Story and ScroogedWhen do you start shopping for Christmas?
Usually on Black FridayHave you ever 'recycled' a Christmas present?
I think so but only for an office gift exchange or something lame like that, not for family.Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Rolls, deviled eggs and pecan pie. Pick just one? No way!Clear lights or colored on the tree?
Colored. Right now we have just purple, blue and clear lights on the tree. I am tired of that though and next year we are going to switch back to multi-color lights.Favorite Christmas Carol?
The Nightingale Song (i HATE the song Christmas Shoes)Travel at Christmas or Stay Home?
Stay HomeCan you name Santa's Reindeer?
YesDo you have an Angel or a Star on top of your tree? Angel
Open the Presents Christmas Eve or Morning?
We each open one gift on Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas morning.
22.Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
The song Christmas Shoes!!! OH... and the long lines.
Shopping...Mall or online?
The mall? This time of year? NO WAY! I hate the mall all year long, but especially now. Some online and some department store.Do you decorate outside for Christmas or just inside (or at all?)
Both. I do the inside and my husband does the outside.Favorite Christmas cookie?
Frosted sugar cookiesDo you own Christmasy clothing or jewelry?
Only pajamas.Do you believe in Santa?
I believe in myself.... So, yeah!
Okay, your turn!!!
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FairySnails.com said (7 months ago)
Wrapping paper or gift bags? I like paper best, I'm very in to wrapping using handmade altered art, bits and pieces of gift bags or wrap, and very big wide bows, and ties made with florist ribbon. Real or Artificial tree? Artifical, it's just easier with small kids in the house.But I love the smell of real, so I make sure we have very good candles that have pine scent around. When do you put up the tree? We started a tradition when we lived In pPhoenix and sent for my husbands parents across country for our wedding, which is Nov 27th. Since we wanted to celebrate and early X mas with them before they left, that tradition stuck. When do you take the tree down? Shortly after Christmas. I've been known to tear it down the day after on particular years when we had limited space. Do you like Eggnog? Well, I usually have like one glass of it all holiday, I don't actually really like it frankly, I just do it, I don't know why. I do like the specialty chocolate covered cherry milk though! Favorite Gift you received as a child? A huge three story, fully handmade and decorated dollhouse my mother soent a year building, staining, etc for me, she even had one of our neighbors wire it with lights, including a flashing fireplace, she built with cement and tiny pepples and rocks herself.All the photos on the wall were our own family photos and painting in miniscule. Do you have a nativity scene? No, I don't.I'm agnostic, but my daughter has a very sweet Precious Moments one she puts up in her room every year. Hardest person to buy for? No one. I always watch what they all are drawn to, or collect or say they like, and make sure I put extra thought in, I LOVE giving gifts, so it's fairly easy for me as long as I have the cash. Easiest person to buy for? Everyone! Worst Christmas gift ever received? Nothing comes to mind! Christmas Cards...Snail mail or E-mail? Oh Snail Mail of course! Who could pass up the chance to at least once a year send out some beautiful handwritten cards and letters, especially at this time of year? Favorite Christmas Movie? Meet Me in St Louis and White Christmas. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I shop all year. I like to be done by December. Have you ever 'recycled' a Christmas present? No, I have given unwanted or dulpicates to Goodwill. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Spiral Ham, Pecan Pie, Cookies, Muffaletta. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Colored retro pearl bulbs! Favorite Christmas Carol? Happy Christmas (War is Over)-Lennon's version, the best! Travel at Christmas or Stay Home? Stay home, and we host an early Christmas the weekend coming up at out house for family. Can you name Santa's Reindeer? Ad naseum with these two kids in the house! Do you have an Angel or a Star on top of your tree? Neither, we have an ice blue retro glass bauble top. Open the Presents Christmas Eve or Morning? Christmas Eve after we get back from the drive through light display. Christmas Day is for Santa and stockings. 22.Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Grinchy people, not enough tummy to eat as much as I want! Shopping...Mall or online? Mall? Ick. Speciality stores as local as we can, fair trade shops, and on line, we haven't stepped foot in a mall or wal mart type store in years.I especially love etsy, and starving artist art sales for gifts. Do you decorate outside for Christmas or just inside (or at all?) Inside, we have a very old Craftsman Bungalow that never had electric run outside. Favorite Christmas cookie? Any, cookies rule! Do you own Christmasy clothing or jewelry? I have some Christmassy p Jay's. Do you believe in Santa? I believe in the spirit he is said to encompass. Certainly.
Magi-lives said (7 months ago)
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both... they open the bag and the present is wrapped as well... more excitement. The bags are also useful for carrying the presents in afterward especially for visitors. 2. Real or Artificial tree? Artificial. I agree too much mess from real ones. We used to have real ones when we were kids but only because we had a property full of them. 3. When do you put up the tree? Whenever I feel like it sometime between 1st Dec and 25th December. I try to get it up before my oldest daughter goes to visit her father so that she can do most of it & I just have to fix it up. 4. When do you take the tree down? It must come down before New Year. 5. Do you like Eggnog? I don't mind the eggnog you buy at the shops but I have never had home made eggnog. 6. Favorite Gift you received as a child? A doll that I received from Santa at a Christmas party I went to with my grandparents. 7. Do you have a nativity scene? no 8. Hardest person to buy for? My boyfriend... he is way too fussy. 9. Easiest person to buy for? My 2 year old... I took her shopping yesterday and she showed me what she liked. I bought it while she was with me and put it up in a cupboard when we got home (she was sleeping) and she has forgotten all about it. 10. Worst Christmas gift ever received? My ex used to buy stuff for the kitchen. 11. Christmas Cards...Snail mail or E-mail? Both... depends on where it is going. 12. Favorite Christmas Movie? A Christmas Carol 13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Usually the week before Christmas in a big mad rush. I've done well this year I have already done half of it. 14. Have you ever 'recycled' a Christmas present? No. I don't recycle I just give it to charity. 15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Christmas pudding with custard and icecream. Oh and rumballs. 16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Definately colored and they must flash. 17. Favorite Christmas Carol? Silent Night 18. Travel at Christmas or Stay Home? Depends on the rest of the family. We swap whose house we will be at. 19. Can you name Santa's Reindeer? Maybe... 20. Do you have an Angel or a Star on top of your tree? We have an Angel with a Star behind her. 21. Open the Presents Christmas Eve or Morning? Christmas morning only. 22.Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Shopping, junk mail and repeats of Christmas movies on TV 1. Shopping...Mall or online? Mainly Shopping Centre but have done some online this year... just hoping they get here on time. 2. Do you decorate outside for Christmas or just inside (or at all?) Same here - Both. I do the inside and my husband does the outside. 3. Favorite Christmas cookie? Do fruit mince pies count as cookies? 4. Do you own Christmasy clothing or jewelry? Earrings. 5. Do you believe in Santa? I believe in myself.... So, yeah!
Radioactive Jam said (7 months ago)
I'll post one this evening, even though (this is *so* embarrassing) I can't name Santa's reindeer. :-)
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FairySnails.com said (7 months ago)