Don't be a Scrooge!!! (Tis the season! I’ve decided this is going to count for my being ‘tagged’)

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate!! Every morning now that it’s cooling off!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Santa definitely has some serious elf wrappers to get the job done, but we always get them wrapped!
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? I really like white lights on the house the best but enjoy either on the tree
4. Do you hang mistletoe? Usually above the door
5. When do you put up your decorations? Usually the weekend after Thanksgiving … this year will be minimal decorations due to the upcoming move however!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Grandma Dunford’s carrot pudding with lots of caramel sauce! I love candied yams and turkey and about anything else really!
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child: The magic of it all! We always got a new Christmas dress too! We got to wear it to our family party to sit on Santa’s lap and that was always so exciting!
8. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Oh yes … always get our new jammies!
9. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? It kind of changes every year … I get new additions and old additions from mine and Tone’s childhood ornaments
10. Snow! Love it or Dread it? It's very much a love-hate relationship. I LOVE it for the holidays … it makes it so much more magical! I HATE it when you have to drive in it! I LOVE it in the mountains as long as it wants to stay there though
11. Can you ice skate? I have been my share of times but I ride the wall the whole time … I’ve had too many spills to get away from the rail!
12. Do you remember your favorite gift? I’ve been given quite a few … I remember when I was little Santa brought me, Joe and Jess these huge stuffed bears that were like lounge chairs to sit in and they were the highlight of many years! Baylee was a few days past being a Christmas gift but I couldn't have asked for anything more!
13. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Spending time with my family, both extended and our own now growing family! I love being able to teach my kids the true meaning of Christmas … this will be the second year we will have the chance to let the cousins act out the nativity and they are really understanding it!
14. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Again I have to go with Grandma’s carrot pudding … however I have a cheese ball that tops the list along with the family fudge recipe and fondant! We have lots of good treats!
15. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Every year my mom and I (and whoever else will join) read the whole thing of ‘The Forgotten Carols’ and listen to the music … it reminds me so much of the purpose we celebrate this holiday! and I love spending the time with my mom!
16. What tops your tree? So far it’s been a big star … maybe it’ll become an angel if I find the right one!
17. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Giving no question! It is so fun to try to find the perfect thing for everyone! Sometimes challenging but hey I love to shop!
18. What is your favorite Christmas Song? I love all the Christmas songs! I grew up on Beach Boys and their Christmas album is one of my most favorites! I love 'Merry Christmas Baby' and 'Little St Nick' ... It reminds me of my dad too! I also love ‘The Osmonds’ Sleigh Ride version!
19. Candy Canes? Love them! Especially with hot chocolate!
20. Do you feel Christmas is too commercialized? Unfortunately yes … I don’t mind it too much but I wish it waited until after Thanksgiving to start!