I see there's a Christmas Tag floating around on YouTube lately, so I decided to blog it :) Also figured it would be a good time to debut our 2012 family Christmas card photo!
When do you start getting excited about Christmas?
Well, Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year so I usually begin to get excited around the beginning of November, but I think it REALLY sets in the day after Thanksgiving for me. I always put up all my decorations on Black Friday. Then it's Christmas euphoria for me til the end of December!
What's your favorite holiday movie?
I have so many faves, but if I have to choose one it'd be A Christmas Story. "You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" haha! In close 2nd place is Christmas with the Kranks - love that crazy family! The mom reminds me so much of mine!
Whats your favorite Christmas color?
I love all of the colors of the Christmas season - but golds and silvers would have to be my favorites. Anything sparkly!
Do you like to stay in your PJs or dress up for Christmas?
I usually dress up, but I'm quick to put on my pj's after dinner! :)
Do you open your present Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
My Mom always lets me open one from her on Christmas Eve - usually pj's to wear that night.
Have you ever built a gingerbread house?
Yes, a few years ago....and it was a fail. I lack patience, so anything like that is a bad idea for me.
What do you like to do on your Christmas break?
I normally take 1 or 2 weeks off from work - this year I'm taking 2 weeks and I'm really just looking forward to relaxing, entertaining, and watching every Christmas movie ever made!
Any Christmas traditions?
We always have Christmas breakfast at my parents house. My Dad is the Christmas breakfast chef...we wear our pj's, eat til we're stuffed, then take a nap til it's time to get ready for the day!
Favorite Christmas smell?
Pine! I'm crazy about it! If you ever read my blog you know I'm a huge Scentsy lover. They have a bar called Festival of Trees - I use it all the time during this season. My husband hates it but I just can't give it up!
What is the best Christmas present you ever received?
The best - wow, that's tough. I've received a lot of great ones over the years. I can tell you my most memorable one though. When I was around 8 or so, I really wanted a stereo/CD player. CDs were pretty new at the time, so it was the big thing. A CD player, to me, was the equivalent of Ralphie's Red Ryder bb gun! On Christmas morning, I fully expected to see that Santa had delivered that one gift that meant the world to me. Afterall, I was always on the "nice" list! :) Well, Christmas morning I opened all of my gifts - no stereo in sight. I was very disappointed. Then my Dad said hey, look behind the couch over there. I think I see a gift you forgot to open. As I ran to check it out, my heart was beating so fast. Could it be??? I tore open the box and there it was - my very own CD player! I'll never forget that morning, or how I felt when I knew Santa didn't let me down :)
What is on the top of your Christmas list this year?
To be honest, I don't really want anything specific this year. Clothes, makeup, gift cards are always nice...but I have everything I need. I'm at the point in my life where I'd rather make others happy and get them gifts that will bring smiles to their faces. As you get older, I guess you become more of a giver. That's a better feeling than any gift could give me.
Real or fake Christmas tree?
I prefer a real tree, but my husband isn't a fan so we go with an artificial tree. Every year I say, next year we're getting a REAL tree! Hasn't happened yet...
Favorite part about Christmas?
Just spending time with family and those closest to me. Everyone is in good spirits and we just have the best times together. Gotta love that!
