Merry Christmas

In celebration of the holiday, I’ll take up the meme I found on a new favorite blog I read: In Repair.

1. Wrapping or gift bags?

Despite the fact that I bitch about the wrapping every year, I really do prefer to wrap. I only use gift bags for those items that really just don’t wrap well.

2. Real or artificial tree?

Artificial. We are never home at Christmas, and I don’t need some dried up fir burning down my house!

3. When do you put up the tree?

As soon after Thanksgiving as possible. Like, the next day.

4. When do you take the tree down?

Right after New Year’s generally.

5. Do you like eggnog?

LOVE IT! Try making pancakes with it - I hear that’s delish. Don’t forget the side of Lipitor^TM.

6. Favorite gift received as a child?

Wow, I don’t know. Maybe the bicycle I got one year - that was a big deal.

7. Do you have a nativity scene?

Nope. Yes, I know Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. I just haven’t found a Nativity scene I particularly like.

8. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?

Hmmm, I can’t really think of one.
9. Mail or email Christmas cards?

Neither. I don’t send them. Yes, I know I’m a horrible family member and friend.

10. Favorite Christmas Movie?

Oooo tough call. maybe A Christmas Story - it’s classic. But I also have a big soft spot for the original Miracle on 34th Street.

11. When do you start shopping for Christmas?

Whenever it strikes me, usually sometime around early November I guess.

12. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?

Oh, my mother’s flourless Grand Marnier^TM Chocolate Torte. It takes all day to make, but it’s heavenly.

13. Clear lights or colored on the tree?

CLEAR. CLEAR. CLEAR. Is that clear?
14. Favorite Christmas song?

Lately I’m partial to “Mary, Did You Know?”, especially Kathy Mattea’s version.

Like Brian at In Repair, I won’t tag anyone either, but feel free to add your comments.

Oh, and as I did last year, I’d like to remind everyone to please remember our troops this holiday season, especially those far from home and separated from their families this holiday. God bless them and their families.

Merry Christmas to all!