Julie over at Keepin the Faith
posted this fun little meme this morning, and so I thought I would join in the fun!
If you want to take part...just copy and paste..and please link back to me!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?

Definately wrapping paper...I don't think I would get much out of opening a gift bag..and it is too easy to peak...

2. Real tree or artificial?

I have always had real trees up until the last two years, but they are harder to find and put up...and messier...and I left one up till June one year...(it was a really long time ago..) so I thought maybe artificial trees were safer...
Did I ever get teased about that....

3. When do you put up the tree?

December 1st...it is one of our family day traditions...

4. When do you take the tree down?

mmmwhenever I can find the time....

5. Do you like eggnog?

Love it..it is my favorite!

6. Favorite gift received as a child?

a blue dinasaur...but I don't actually know if I got it as a Christmas gift. The other one was some water toy....you squeezed it, and this dumbell thing went and picked up stuff off the bottom..I don't even know what you would call it, but I played with that thing forever...and I don't know what ever happened to it...

7. Do you have a nativity scene?

nope...no room

8. Hardest person to buy for?

My 20 year old...we are never sure what she likes anymore.

9. Easiest person to buy for?

Jeremy...he is too young to care, and will just be excited to crawl in boxes and rip paper...

10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?

I can't say for sure...

11. Mail or email Christmas cards?

mail....for sure.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?

The Grinch who stole Christmas...hands down...we all get together and watch it, and sing all the songs. (although technically it isn't a movie...) Next to that it would have to be White Christmas...Love the dancing...

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?

I am a procrastinator...so whenever I get around to it?

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?

no...but if I get anymore bath stuff this year, I will think about it...(I love bath stuff..but I am only so dirty folks....I can't cram anymore into my cupboard...)

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?

Turkey...and cinnamon buns..and I used to really like my moms pulla(sp?) finnish coffee bread.

16. Clear lights or colored on the tree?

blue and white.

17. Favorite Christmas song?

Silent night, hands down.

18. Travel for Christmas or stay at home?

stay home...we can't really afford to travel. Plus Kendal never is able to get time off from his job...

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?

Fraid not.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?

A star which I have had for 20 years...

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?

Christmas Eve..It is more romantic.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year?

People's lack of Christmas spirit when driving down town or shopping..."Come on folks...lighten up..it is Christmas for crying out loud...."l

23. What I love most about Christmas?

I love reading the story of Jesus' birth and celebrating his birthday. I love being with family and sharing special memories. Our gift opening is usually pretty fun...but I am not going to tell you why...LOL!