1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Definitely wrappying paper but, this year I am also going to use pretty boxes (with stripes, polka dots, etc.) and just tie pretty bows on them. I am trying to go "green".
2. Tree--Real or Artificial? Artificial! And, pre-lit! I do have some spray that makes the house smell like Christmas...so, we don't have to miss out on the good smell from the tree. Here is a picture of our first Christmas tree!
3. When do you put the Christmas tree up? This year, I put it all up before Thanksgiving...we were out of town on Thanksgiving and I wanted to come home to a decorated house! It was nice having it done before the hustle and bustle of the holidays starts!
4. When do you take the tree down? Definitely before New Year's.
5. Like eggnog? No, I am not a fan of it at all. It is way too sweet.
6. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, and I love it. It is a Fontanini nativity set. It was my grandmother's and when she passed away, I got it. These are great because they can't break. It is all plastic, but they are handpainted--which makes each piece unique.
7. Favorite gift received as a child? The American Girl doll, Samantha! I got Samantha, her bedroom furniture, the wardrobe, and her table and chairs with the tea set! I was so excited!!!
8. Hardest person to buy for? My dad! He always gives us the best gifts, and I want to do the same for him; however, if he wants something, then he just goes and buys it. Hopefully this year, I will come up with something great!
9. Easiest person to buy for? My mom and Joseph.
10. Worst Christmas gift? I don't think I have ever received a bad gift--but it is such a pain to have to return stuff!
11. Mail or email a Christmas Card? Mail! I love receiving other peoples, so I hope everyone loves ours when they go out!
12. Favorite Christmas movie? Miracle on 34th Street, Christmas Vacation, Four Christmases, and Elf.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I used to get it all done EARLY--but this year, I was way behind. I am almost finished! Only 8 more shopping days to go!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I don't think so...
15. Favorite food to eat on Christmas? ALL OF IT!
16. Lights on tree? Of course! I love the white lights! Timeless and classic!
17. Favorite Christmas Song? Anything by Kenny G, Mariah Carey, and N'Sync!!! I just love these Christmas CD's.
18. Travel during Christmas or Stay home? Lucky for us, we don't have to travel! All of our family is in Hartsville!!!
19. Can you name Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, (and do you recall the most famous reindeer of all ...) Rudolph
20. Angel or Star on Tree top? Neither...I have a huge gold bow on the top of our tree!
21. Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning? Some of both--we have a Chinese gift swap on one side of my family on Christmas Eve and we go to Joseph's mom's for gifts on Christmas Eve. We will have our first Christmas as husband and wife at our house on Christmas morning, and then head over to my parent's, and then to my grandmother's. We are going to be busy! I wouldn't have it any other way!
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? That people forget the real reason for the season...
23. Favorite ornament? It is a Christopher Radko ornament--it is the wedding 'get away' car! And, I love the wreath with our monogram on it!
24. What do you want for Christmas this year? I am really not sure of what I want...other than for my family and friends to have a safe and happy holiday!
