I got this Christmas Questionnaire in e-mail from my friend Amy, and decided to put it up on the blog since I'm feeling in the holiday spirit right now. For an extra challenge, I'll give all of my answers in Haiku form.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
I prefer gift bags,
sometimes cloth you can re-use
except for the kids:
Sometimes I use a
paper bag or newspaper
to watch them rip it!
2. Real tree or Artificial?
I loved real trees as
a kid, but now that I'm grown
fakes are less messy!
As long as we are
in rentals two cats and
a two year old, fake!
3. When do you put up the tree?
This year we're lazy
No tree yet, but usually
first two weeks of month.
4. When do you take the tree down?
I don't take it down
isn't that my husband's job?
Just kidding... sort of
We leave it up til
we feel like taking it down
maybe New Years Day
5. Do you like eggnog?
I buy it for my
husband, but I despise it
so thick and yucky.
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
So hard to recall
I remember cabbage patch
dolls, bows and arrows
cd players and
posters, barbie dolls, gift cards
hard to pick just one!
7. Hardest person to buy for?
In my life, I've found
Men are most difficult to
pick and choose gifts for
Especially when
you ask what they want and all
they say - I don't know.
That is not helpful
I'm sorry to inform them,
but it's just a fact.
8. Easiest person to buy for?
My buddy Violet
7. Hardest person to buy for?
In my life, I've found
Men are most difficult to
pick and choose gifts for
Especially when
you ask what they want and all
they say - I don't know.
That is not helpful
I'm sorry to inform them,
but it's just a fact.
8. Easiest person to buy for?
My buddy Violet
our minds are one wavelength
I know what she likes!
9. Do you have a nativity scene?
Not anymore, we
had one I loved, it was so
simple, mom, dad, son
It was all one piece
and as is life with cats, it
was broken one day.
Would love to get a
new one, but baby Jesus
must not be too white
I love the ones they
have now made of Olive wood
so, maybe next year
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
We have always been
on the ball, mailing cards and
letters, not this year
Buying cards, paper
and copies of photos is
too expensive now
So, we will split it
E-mail and online greetings
to those who can get
Cards will be reserved
for anyone who is not
savvy with servers.
11 .Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
This is a hard one!
9. Do you have a nativity scene?
Not anymore, we
had one I loved, it was so
simple, mom, dad, son
It was all one piece
and as is life with cats, it
was broken one day.
Would love to get a
new one, but baby Jesus
must not be too white
I love the ones they
have now made of Olive wood
so, maybe next year
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
We have always been
on the ball, mailing cards and
letters, not this year
Buying cards, paper
and copies of photos is
too expensive now
So, we will split it
E-mail and online greetings
to those who can get
Cards will be reserved
for anyone who is not
savvy with servers.
11 .Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
This is a hard one!
Decorations for my house
in a style I hate!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
If you're gonna eat
like an animal, take your
food out to the barn.
Prancer! The story
of a reindeer who falls, saves
Christmas for a girl.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Normally, I try
to start really early and
maybe be done by
end of November
middle of December. But
this year I'm behind!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
I'm sure I have, with
gift exchanges and secret
Santas, it's the way!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Oh my gosh, that is
a really hard question. Um...
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
If you're gonna eat
like an animal, take your
food out to the barn.
Prancer! The story
of a reindeer who falls, saves
Christmas for a girl.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Normally, I try
to start really early and
maybe be done by
end of November
middle of December. But
this year I'm behind!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
I'm sure I have, with
gift exchanges and secret
Santas, it's the way!
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Oh my gosh, that is
a really hard question. Um...
fudge and pecan pie!
16. Lights on the tree?
Of course lights on tree!
16. Lights on the tree?
Of course lights on tree!
Lights on houses, trees, windows
driveways - everywhere!
17. Favorite Christmas song?
17. Favorite Christmas song?
The Little Drummer
Boy and God Rest ye Merry
Gentelmen but my
absolute favorites
are Carol of the Bells and
What Child is This now
18 .Travel at Christmas or stay home?
We have travelled far
18 .Travel at Christmas or stay home?
We have travelled far
many years in a row and
this year we're staying
Christmas in our house
no stressful plane rides with
a crazy toddler!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, there's
Comet and Cupid, Prancer
Vixen, and Donner
That's seven reindeer...
hmm... and oh yeah, there's Blitzen!
and Rudolph makes nine!
You'll just have to trust
I promise no cheating, but
it took me a while!
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
We have always had
a star, since I can 'member
but things can change!
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
One one Christmas Eve,
the rest torn into one by
one on Christmas morn.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Consumerism.
The buying and buying and
forgetting about
The reason for this
holiday, the joy we share,
the love we can spread.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
I like my tree to
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
I like my tree to
be a hodge podge of different
shapes and colors too!
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?
Stuffing is so good
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?
Stuffing is so good
but my favorite part of it -
family together!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
Some really good luck
wishes and prayers from friends and
family, toys for Sam.
26. Favorite Christmas album(s)?
The Chipmunks for sure
I love their Silver Bells, and
Barenaked Ladies
Sarah McLachlan
and the Rat Pack, old classics
Now I'm in the mood!
