I told you I liked this - and since you're supposed to "tag" people with these things, I officially pass this on to Erika, RedStar, and Kate. And with this, I am out of here. More tomorrow.
1. Egg nog or hot chocolate? Egg Nog, generally. If you want hot chocolate, talk to Jennifer.
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Wrapped - whoever heard of unwrapped and under the tree???
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? colored and white on the tree (preferably some colored ones that blink, too). Nothing on the house - I am part of the vast majority (of Episcopalians, at least) who find such things tacky/embarrassing.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? No.
5. When do you put your decorations up? Eventually.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? I should say my special baked beans, but really, I love the potato salad.
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child: The Christmas we went to my Grandmother's, even though it was all wrong (Christmas Day, not Christmas Eve... and I think that's when me and my sister told our cousin there was no Santa)... because family is what matters.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? Somebody told me when I was less than 10... can't remember who. I think I told my sister. I know we told our cousin (above).
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? We open everything on Christmas Eve. And I pity those of you who have to wait. :)
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? A collection of family ornaments, lights, tinsel... we used to do garland and I am partial to garland, but I think I am alone in that.
11. Snow! Love it or dread it? Love it. It makes Christmas what it's supposed to be.
12. Can you ice skate? Yes, but not backwards. I long to do a triple lutz. :)
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? I don't really have a favorite - I think it's just nice that people care enough to get me something. Oh, but J in Baltimore makes the best cards.
14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you? Family.
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert? Chocolate Torte Cake, the kind they sell through those sausage and cheese houses. Something about 8 layers of cake, with frosting... it's a guilty pleasure.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Smorgasbord.
17. What tops your tree? I think it's an angel, or a miniature baby Jesus.
18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? Giving. I love to surprise people with the thoughtful and unexpected gift.
19. What is your favorite Christmas song? Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
20. Candy canes: Not really... maybe those alternative flavored ones... but I'm not really a fan of peppermint.
21. Favorite Christmas movie? Bad Santa, natch. :)
22. What do you leave for Santa? Nothing. Was I supposed to? :)
I have some great hot chocolate recipes!!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 26, 2006 at 09:41 AM
Second vote in favor of your favorite XMas song. It morfs between jolly and melonacholy and jazz artists are constantly transforming it.
T.
Posted by: Tommy boy | December 29, 2006 at 07:19 PM