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lillprincess54 Posted:

Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper

2.

Real tree or Artificial? REAL

3.

When do you put up the tree? Right after thanksgiving
4.

When do you take the tree down? usually right after the new year, sometimes sooner

5.

Do you like eggnog? nope

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? my kitchen set

7.

Hardest person to buy for? My BIL and FIL
8.

Easiest person to buy for? My neice and DH


9.

Do you have a nativity scene? nope, but i have been looking for the perfect one

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? oo goodness, dh aunts has bought us some funny stuff for xmas, i recied a ugly dove ornament with my name on it, and some old lady shirts
12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? Frosty

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? Already started

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nope, not that i can remember

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? turkey, we deep fry it


16. Lights on the tree? yelpers

17.

Favorite Christmas song? i love them all, AFTER thanksgiving

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? I perfer to stay home, we traveled one year for xmas to michigan and it ******, i mean when we got to michigan was nice, but the airport and etc are crap
19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? yes


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? angel

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? both

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? rude people

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? our tree is blue and white lights with snowman and snowflakes

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? turkey again

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? i would love a wii and wii fit but thats not happening


Browneyesncute Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper

2.

Real tree or Artificial? Artifical

3.

When do you put up the tree? Right after thanksgiving
4.

When do you take the tree down? usually right after the new year,

5.

Do you like eggnog? yes

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? Barbie dream house

7.

Hardest person to buy for? DH, newphew DHS dad
8.

Easiest person to buy for? My mom


9.

Do you have a nativity scene? nope,

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? thats a hard one!

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? christmas story! youll shoot ur eye out kid!

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? Already started

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nope, not that i can remember

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? everything!


16. Lights on the tree? white

17.

Favorite Christmas song? i love them all, AFTER thanksgiving

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? statne island to Ronkonkoma
19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? no


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? old man winter

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? both

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? rude people

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? my 1st baby ordnament!

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner?

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? i would love a wii and wii fit
TrueLoveIn2008 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper mostly, but bags if the item is small

2.

Real tree or Artificial? REAL

3.

When do you put up the tree? around dec 10

4.

When do you take the tree down? usually right after the new year

5.

Do you like eggnog? nope

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? first stereo

7.

Hardest person to buy for? My parents, and ILs

8.

Easiest person to buy for? Niece, she is only 1 and 1/2!


9.

Do you have a nativity scene? yes, it's old and falling apart but it was mine from when i was growing up and i love it

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? a bunch of scented lotions that i couldn't use because of a skin allergy

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? how the grinch stole christmas!!!

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? Soon ... :)

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? not sure ..

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? i love having nut bread in the morning, that dark one that you can buy at the store that's round and small and wrapped in cellophane? mmmm. we also go to DH's uncle's house on christmas night and he's a great cook, makes the best filet mignon with hollandaise ...


16. Lights on the tree? yes, white

17.

Favorite Christmas song? anything by johnny mathis, my parents played that album all the time when I was young and i love it. silver bells by him is one of my faves.

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? stay home now, but we are moving next year to NH, so we may have to travel a bit ... by car thank god, no planes.

19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? yes


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? angel

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? both

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? lines at the stores.

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? hmm ... not sure.

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? filet mignon, see above!

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? for DH to quit smoking, a massage gc, and brown leather boots.
MrsQ-in2007 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
wrapping paper

2. Real tree or Artificial?
Artificial! I hate having needles all over the place!

3. When do you put up the tree?
Right after thanksgiving

4. When do you take the tree down?
About a week after the new year

5. Do you like eggnog?
nope

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable?
My cabbage patch doll when I was 4 years old - I still have it!

7. Hardest person to buy for?
My IL's!

8. Easiest person to buy for?
Usually my niece because she has a wishlist

9. Do you have a nativity scene?
Yes, I bought one for us last year!

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
Hmmm, I appreciate everything, but I guess maybe some very unattractive sweaters I got or nick nacks for the home (I HATE nick nacks -sp?)

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
Hmm, have to think about that

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Normally on Black Friday, but this year I bought the first gift on 10/31.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Mom's home cooking

16. Lights on the tree?
All white

17. Favorite Christmas song?
White Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Stay home meaning stay in NY, but usually we travel to family's home within the NYC area depending on who is hosting Christmas that year

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Um probably not!

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Star

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Midnight on Christmas Eve

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Trying to shop in stores full of people!!

23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
Red! Our tree theme is red/white/silver.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?


25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Of course I would love for the economy to be better and for everyone to be in a better place financially, emotionally and health wise.

But if we're talking materialistically, then with keeping in mind that my bday is on Christmas day, I have a few wish list items - don't think I'll get many, if any, since I only get a gift from DH and my parents but I would love a David Yurman ring I've had my eye on with my birthstone, some accessories for my digital SLR (lol I made a wishlist on Amazon!), a pair of Ugg Cargo III's or Ugg Cardy's, and some gift cards to go shopping for clothes at Kohl's, Vickies, Old Navy, or H&M so I won't feel bad shopping!
Gigi08 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Mostly wrapping paper, but gift bags too.

2. Real tree or Artificial?
Always had an artifical tree growing up, but our first tree was real. It was a really nice full one too!

3. When do you put up the tree?
Hopefully first weekend in December.

4. When do you take the tree down?
About a week after the new year

5. Do you like eggnog?
Yes.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable?
My Barbie dolls were always my favorite things.

7. Hardest person to buy for?
For some reason, usually my youngest nephew.

8. Easiest person to buy for?
Usually my DH.

9. Do you have a nativity scene?
No, not yet. I do have this really pretty little ceramic egg with a Nativity scene cut out in it that I got from Cancun years ago...always loved it!

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
Hmmm, I can't think off hand.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
Miracle on 34th Street (original with Natalie Wood), A Christmas Story. Not really Christmas but, March of the Wooden Soldiers...classic!

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Usually after Thanksgiving.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Lasagna and deserts

16. Lights on the tree?
All white

17. Favorite Christmas song?
So many, but a few are Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by The Pretenders, Last Christmas by George Michael, Santa Baby by Madonna

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Always home in NY with family, usually my sister's for Christmas Day.

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

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Angel

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Crowds and rude people!

23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
Last year was ice blue and silver.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?
Antipasti and lasagna.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
Not really sure...mostly good health and happiness.

Espo22 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper, i actually like wrapping all the gifts

2.Real tree or Artificial? REAL

3.When do you put up the tree? beginning of December

4.When do you take the tree down? after new years

5.Do you like eggnog? nope

6.Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? for some reason baby talk is coming to my mind

7.Hardest person to buy for? actually everybody tells me i am the hardest person to buy for bc when asked what I want, i never have an answer and say 'i dont know' but obviously for myself it cant be me, so my mom is the hardest for me to buy for

8.Easiest person to buy for? DH, he always lets EVERYONE know his list of what he wants lol. The only problem is some things he wants are hard to find, i went on the mad hunt last year for a few items but otherwise its always easy to know what to get him

9.Do you have a nativity scene? nope

10.Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.Worst Christmas gift you ever received? hmmm not sure, but probably something that is not me at all and then i feel bad after bc i know i'll never wear the thing and feel bad this person wasted money on me

12.Favorite Christmas Movie? does bad santa count? lol no i'll say national lampoon's christmas vacation

13.When do you start shopping for Christmas? i wait until the last minute, the week of christmas

14.Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not one of my own gifts bc i like keeping all my gifts. But my mom always got lots of gifts from her clients and one time had to go over someones house and found out right before I left that another person i knew was coming and i felt bad that i didnt get them anything, and since it was christmas day and had no time to get anything since i only had a few mins, my mom gave me one of the big perfume sets she had. I didnt want to but in that situation i had no choice.

15.Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? definitely not the norm for most people but my mom makes stuffed cabbage that I LOOOVE, and this hazelnut bread. I also love italian christmas with all the seafood yummm


16. Lights on the tree? white

17.Favorite Christmas song? drummer boy

18.Travel at Christmas or stay home? For christmas eve we go to Astoria which is just a few mins away. Christmas day we always did at my house but yeah now were gonna have to travel ugh

19.Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? i'd probably mess up lol


20.Angel on the tree top or a star? used to do an angel years ago but now its neither lol, its this other long red and white thing that i dont know what to call it

21.Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? both

22.Most annoying thing about this time of the year? i like christmas but then i always end up getting annoyed with it. I feel its so materialistic and hate the shopping crowds.

23.Favorite ornament theme or color? when I was younger I worked at the christmas store in trump towers so i have alot of real nice ornaments from there lol. Christopher radko ones that are real nice and a bunch of others. I like the ones that spin, well it has this green thing on top you hook to an ornament so the ballerina that spins, and this faberge egg styled one


24.Favorite for Christmas dinner? stuffed cabbage, and at IL's house its seafood pasta

25.What do you want for Christmas this year? a puppy


Gigi08 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

Posted by Espo22

1.Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper, i actually like wrapping all the gifts

2.Real tree or Artificial? REAL

3.When do you put up the tree? beginning of December

4.When do you take the tree down? after new years

5.Do you like eggnog? nope

6.Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? for some reason baby talk is coming to my mind

7.Hardest person to buy for? actually everybody tells me i am the hardest person to buy for bc when asked what I want, i never have an answer and say 'i dont know' but obviously for myself it cant be me, so my mom is the hardest for me to buy for

8.Easiest person to buy for? DH, he always lets EVERYONE know his list of what he wants lol. The only problem is some things he wants are hard to find, i went on the mad hunt last year for a few items but otherwise its always easy to know what to get him

9.Do you have a nativity scene? nope

10.Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.Worst Christmas gift you ever received? hmmm not sure, but probably something that is not me at all and then i feel bad after bc i know i'll never wear the thing and feel bad this person wasted money on me

12.Favorite Christmas Movie? does bad santa count? lol no i'll say national lampoon's christmas vacation

13.When do you start shopping for Christmas? i wait until the last minute, the week of christmas

14.Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not one of my own gifts bc i like keeping all my gifts. But my mom always got lots of gifts from her clients and one time had to go over someones house and found out right before I left that another person i knew was coming and i felt bad that i didnt get them anything, and since it was christmas day and had no time to get anything since i only had a few mins, my mom gave me one of the big perfume sets she had. I didnt want to but in that situation i had no choice.

15.Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? definitely not the norm for most people but my mom makes stuffed cabbage that I LOOOVE, and this hazelnut bread. I also love italian christmas with all the seafood yummm


16. Lights on the tree? white

17.Favorite Christmas song? drummer boy

18.Travel at Christmas or stay home? For christmas eve we go to Astoria which is just a few mins away. Christmas day we always did at my house but yeah now were gonna have to travel ugh

19.Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? i'd probably mess up lol


20.Angel on the tree top or a star? used to do an angel years ago but now its neither lol, its this other long red and white thing that i dont know what to call it

21.Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? both

22.Most annoying thing about this time of the year? i like christmas but then i always end up getting annoyed with it. I feel its so materialistic and hate the shopping crowds.

23.Favorite ornament theme or color? when I was younger I worked at the christmas store in trump towers so i have alot of real nice ornaments from there lol. Christopher radko ones that are real nice and a bunch of others. I like the ones that spin, well it has this green thing on top you hook to an ornament so the ballerina that spins, and this faberge egg styled one


24.Favorite for Christmas dinner? stuffed cabbage, and at IL's house its seafood pasta

25.What do you want for Christmas this year? a puppy




That's funny, I was watching some of Christmas Vacation the other night! Oh, and I keep forgetting to post a picture, but my DH surprised me and took me home that kitten!
sophisticat13 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

Posted by lillprincess54

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags?
wrapping paper

2.

Real tree or Artificial?
REAL

3. When do you put up the tree?
Sometime in December...

4. When do you take the tree down?
In mid to end of January


5. Do you like eggnog? Yes but no likey the fat in it though...


6. Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? a dollhouse


7. Hardest person to buy for? MIL and SIL


8. Easiest person to buy for? DH



9. Do you have a nativity scene? No but I would like one


10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Hmmmm....pajamas I didn't like from DH one year...

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? A Charlie Brown Christmas


13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Good question lol....next week? :)


14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes...lol


15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Roast chicken, stuffing and mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, homemade Christmas cookies....


16. Lights on the tree? Definitely!!!


17. Favorite Christmas song? Hmmm...Jingle Bells??


18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay at home...

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



20. Angel on the tree top or a star? lasy year, a star...this year angel :)


21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? We open one at midnight on Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas morning


22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? rudeness...crowds...lines....


23. Favorite ornament theme or color? I loved the gingerbread theme we had last year :)

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? chicken twice



25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Gift cards for clothes, the kitchen to be done already!!!!!


PattyK Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both

2.

Real tree or Artificial? Artificial

3.

When do you put up the tree? Right after thanksgiving

4.

When do you take the tree down? After January 6, little Christmas

5.

Do you like eggnog? No

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? My Barbie Stuff

7.

Hardest person to buy for? My sister
8.

Easiest person to buy for? My hubby


9.

Do you have a nativity scene? yes, my mom's, my sister has to bring it to me and i need to have some of the figures fixed

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? a brick from a junkyard painted gold

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? A Christmas Carol & Miracle on 34th Street

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? Started months ago

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not that I know of, but my sister received a gift from my cousin's wife that she had given her a couple of years before

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? stuffing


16. Lights on the tree? yes, clear lights

17.

Favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? stay home & have people over
19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? yes, i think so


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? angel

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? both

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Long lines & rude people

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? our tree doesn't have theme, just ornaments that we like

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? spiral ham

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? X-Box with guitar hero, but I don't think that will be under my tree
snwb08 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

I freaking love Christmas.
1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper but i hate wrapping and make no effort to do it well

2.

Real tree or Artificial? REAL, hands down

3.

When do you put up the tree? first weekend in december

4.

When do you take the tree down? Usually by the Epiphany 1/6

5.

Do you like eggnog? No

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? that doll head that you could put make up on.

7.

Hardest person to buy for? DH!

8.

Easiest person to buy for? all the kids, especially the girls


9.

Do you have a nativity scene? no, but maybe someday

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? neither

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
lavendar (purple) scarf, hat and gloves from a co-worker
12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? It's a Wonderful Life. Best movie ever.

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? started already - last month

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nope

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? rice balls


16. Lights on the tree? yes, colored

17.

Favorite Christmas song? Greensleeves, carol of the bells, and all i want for christmas is you. OH and do they know it's christmas (feed the world). I still get chills when I hear that!

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? out to LI - not far

19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? donner, prancer, rudolph, dasher, dancer, comet cupid........ack. that's all


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? angel

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Always Christmas Eve

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? crowds

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? I have no ornaments yet. our tree is just lights and sometimes garland or tinsely stuff

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? baked pasta with eggplant; chicken spiedini

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? DIAMONDS
mrtandmrst Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both

2.

Real tree or Artificial? Real I love the smell

3.

When do you put up the tree? Right after thanksgiving

4.

When do you take the tree down? After January 6, little Christmas

5.

Do you like eggnog? Yes.... but I make it homemade... my aunt is Puerto Rican and she taught how to make Coquito.... It is made with Rum and Cinammon... it is eggnog but with a twist.... TRY it ...it is Yummy

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? ???? nothing coming to mind....

7.

Hardest person to buy for? My mom
8.

Easiest person to buy for? My dad (socks underwear undershirts and slippers and a pj DONE!)


9.

Do you have a nativity scene? yes,
Small one
10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? a bottle of vinegar

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? A Christmas Carol & Miracle on 34th Street

I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Believe it or not HOME ALONE is on the list too

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas?

Actually havent started yet

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?

No
15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Like Denise said stuffed cabbage and the christmas log....


16. Lights on the tree? yes, clear lights and colored lights

17.

Favorite Christmas song? Ill be home for Christmas and Dominic the Donkey Silent Night

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? stay home Never TRAVELING AGAIN
19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? I think I can I think I can I think I can
20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? angel

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Evening

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year?

People who hate CHRISTMAS

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? Every year is different... Last year was blue and white..

This year I will do all golds...

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? Roast pork

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? I actually am more of a giver cant say I want anything specific....
nifheim Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Depends on which is cheaper IoI

2. Real tree or Artificial?
FAKE

3. When do you put up the tree?
Right after thanksgiving

4. When do you take the tree down?
a week after new years'

5. Do you like eggnog?
not anymore abused it

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable?
A doll in a basanet (sp).

7. Hardest person to buy for?
My bro and sis in law

8. Easiest person to buy for?
DH

9. Do you have a nativity scene?
No - only angels are okay otherwise no religious items in our place.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
My husband on our first xmas when we were dating giav eme a bag full of dollar store items and one cd when I gave me $300 worth of stuff.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
Garfield xmas special, no movie really sums it up

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Already started

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
yes nice leather gloves I couldn't take back and would never use so gave them to my sister in law

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Roast beef with yorkshire pudding

16. Lights on the tree?
yes

17. Favorite Christmas song?
Chipmunks christmas cheer song otherwise everything else *****

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
We never get to stay home, we have dh's sisters house the night before then travel 1.5 hours to southold for my brothers house. *****

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Nah sorry not that swift


20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Star i think

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
both

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
traffic, lines and rude people

23.Favorite ornament theme or color?
my mom has these hearts that have little carved people doing stuff in them I love them and get them this year. otherwise my glass guinness ornament is nice - our tree looks like someone vomited tinsel and color all of it (dh's decorates it)

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?
roast beef w/ yorkshire pudding

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
A new black leather coach bag, some games for my playstation and maybe if i am lucky a new alarm clock.

GinaZ Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags?
I prefer wrapping paper, but I can't wrap to save my life. So gift bags it is.

2.

Real tree or Artificial?
Much prefer real, but we have a fake cus our apartment gets so hot and dry!

3.

When do you put up the tree?
weekend after thanksgiving

4.

When do you take the tree down?
after new years

5.

Do you like eggnog?
Its alright- I enjoy a cup of it, but couldn't ahve it all the time.

6.

Favorite gift received as a child?
anything barbie.

7.

Hardest person to buy for?
DH and parents

8.

Easiest person to buy for?
Niece and Nephews

9.

Do you have a nativity scene?
we have a tiny one, but not a real one. I'll have to get one for when we have kids.

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
?? can't think of one!

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie?
Christmas Vacation and Christmas Story

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? After Thanksgiving

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I dont think so

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Cookies!

16. Lights on the tree?
Only white

17.

Favorite Christmas song?
Joy to the World

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home?
My family- travel
DH's -stay home

19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
I think so


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star?
Last year I had a ribbon. I need to find a nice angel or star somewhere and havn't found The One yet (kinda like with wedding dresses. LOL)


21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
My family did one after midnight mass and the rest in the morning. DHs family we do them mostly on xmas eve.

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? cold weather

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color?
I like to do a lot of reds and golds.

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner?
I like stuffing!

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year?
you! (LOL- like the Mariah Song!)
del Rio Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

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Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping Paper

2.

Real tree or Artificial? Artificial

3.

When do you put up the tree? Thanksgiving weekend

4.

When do you take the tree down? Right after January 6th.

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Do you like eggnog? I don't think so.

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Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? My first stereo. I remember waking up to Christmas music because my parents installed it in my bedroom while I was asleep and it had a big red bow on it!

7.

Hardest person to buy for? DH

8.

Easiest person to buy for? Our dog, she gets a new toy every year!


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Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, DH's mom bought us the Lenox Nativity Scene for Christmas last year.

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.

Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Nothing comes to mind.

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? Miracle on 34th Street.

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When do you start shopping for Christmas? Black Friday

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nope, not that i can remember.

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Pasta


16.

Lights on the tree? White

17.

Favorite Christmas song? White Christmas

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? Light traveling. Just to DH's parents Christmas Eve.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Yes, I just have to sing the song.


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? Star

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Shopping Crowds and traffic.

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? I started a Lenox Christmas ornament collection when we got engaged the colors are mostly bone and gold. We also get the Annual Swarovski Crystal ornament but we won't have these on the tree for fear they will fall and break.

24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? Turkey

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year?
A trip to Spain for our one year anniversary.
Mrs. Bernabe Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey



1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper

2.

Real tree or Artificial? REAL

3.

When do you put up the tree? On thanksgiving day or right after

4.

When do you take the tree down? usually right after the new year, after los reyes magos

5.

Do you like eggnog? no..yuck

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? doll house

7.

Hardest person to buy for? DH but I always manage to get something that he loves
8.

Easiest person to buy for? My mom


9.

Do you have a nativity scene? nope, we might buy one being this is our 1st xmas

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? don't do either (cards at work)

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Can't recall.

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? Bad Santa..lol
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When do you start shopping for Christmas? Already finshed

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nope, just a bday present

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? pork, rice beans and platines

16. Lights on the tree? yes
17.

Favorite Christmas song? silent night
18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? I stay home

19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? No


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? angel

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? christmas eve between 8-10 pm. this year we will be doing it on midnight

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Having to spend it at the in laws...but that's not annoying, I don't like how they open their presents. I am used to giving one by one as we all watch, they seperate and give you your pile and you open it at midnight, I don't think the kids know how to appriciate who gave them what.

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? our 1st xmas as Mr. and Mrs. with our wedding pic

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Favorite for Christmas dinner? this is a repeat..no?

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What do you want for Christmas this year? i would love a baby pom..nut I know money is tight this year.

mrspalomino148 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper

2.

Real tree or Artificial? we got an artificial one this year, because we had to set it up real early!

3.

When do you put up the tree? usually the weekend of thanksgiving, but this year we did it like a week ago, because we wanted it up for the baby, and it takes me forever to do stuff lol

4.

When do you take the tree down? right after the new year!

5.

Do you like eggnog? ehh its ok

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? I'm not sure, I always got everything I wanted, so everything was my favorite lol

7.

Hardest person to buy for? My one brother, and dad

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Easiest person to buy for? DH and my mom, and other brother


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Do you have a nativity scene? not yet, DH wants to get one soo bad

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I really think any gift is a nice gesture, but DH's family isn't exactly the best at getting me stuff, its always weird things

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? I LOVE so many, I can't choose haha

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? usually I start early, I've been slacking this year

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? can't say I have

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? I love potatoes, and dessert hehe


16. Lights on the tree? of course!

17.

Favorite Christmas song? I LOVE christmas music, I always play it all day at work haha

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? Ive always been home for x-mas, so I dunno, I don't think I would mind traveling

19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? yes


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? we have a star on top right now, but we are looking for the best angel!

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? My brothers and I exchange xmas eve, and the rest are open xmas morning

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? I don't like driving in the snow, people are always awful on the roads lol

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? We have all blue and pink ornaments

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Favorite for Christmas dinner? usually ham

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? a coach bag, and I think I might just get it =)
EmberLynn Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey



1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? I personally prefer gift baskets, but either of the two, depends on the gift.

2.

Real tree or Artificial? I would like to do real this yr, but I might now, $$$ is an issue. I might just get a cheap plastic one.

3.

When do you put up the tree? When I can afford one.
4.

When do you take the tree down? After new yrs. Maybe a week or so.
5.

Do you like eggnog? its alright

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? A polaroid camera. Yeah that was one of the top wishes I had a kid and my dad got it for me.
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Hardest person to buy for? DH grandparents
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Easiest person to buy for? DH


9.

Do you have a nativity scene? Thats really not my thing. However I'm making one for DH bm this yr.
10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Neither

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? My MIL gave me two pink shirts.
12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? The Muppets christmas

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? I need to start!!!!

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yeah I think once, but it was given to me by someone I didn't really know and I gave it to someone who I didn't really know.

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? desserts!


16. Lights on the tree? yeah

17.

Favorite Christmas song? There is something up the chimmy!

18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? we're going to see the ILs
19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? some of them, donner and blizen, comet, .... Rudolf?


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Angel on the tree top or a star? neither

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? We open our gifts at Yule and go to the Inlaws for their gifts on Xmas.

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The never ending Xmas music on the radio and in all the darn stores!

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? I'm thinking about making our trees ornaments out of chocolate.
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Favorite for Christmas dinner? My mothers stuffing.
25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? I would LOVE to get a harp key and the DVDs on how to play.

Dougs Girl Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? both

2.

Real tree or Artificial? real

3.

When do you put up the tree? Right after thanksgiving
4.

When do you take the tree down? new years day...by then I am tired of it

5.

Do you like eggnog? yes

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable? a life size doll from my nana

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Hardest person to buy for? My mom
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Easiest person to buy for? My niece


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Do you have a nativity scene? a little one

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail

11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? fruit cake
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Favorite Christmas Movie? a christmas story and yes I watch it for 24 hours when they play it

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas? after thanksgiving

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No, don't think so

15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Mom's lasagna

16. Lights on the tree? of course

17.

Favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night
18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? stay at home
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Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? yes


20.

Angel on the tree top or a star? star

21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? both

22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? crowded stores and long lines

23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? changes every year
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Favorite for Christmas dinner? Lasagna

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? a coat, a new microwave, a new printer and a gift certificate from Victorias Secret, so I can go shopping


drpepper318 Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1.

Wrapping paper or gift bags? lately I've been into gift bags because I'm lazy

2.

Real tree or Artificial? artificial

3.

When do you put up the tree? first weekend of December usually

4.When do you take the tree down? mid-January

5.

Do you like eggnog? yes

6.

Favorite gift received as a child? I always liked stuffed animals & dolls
7.

Hardest person to buy for? everybody, I'm bad at gifts
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Easiest person to buy for? husband cause he tells me what he wants


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Do you have a nativity scene? yes

10.

Mail or email Christmas cards? mail but I'm bad about getting them done
11.
Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I've gotten some pretty lame gifts over the years but I appreciate the thought anyway

12.

Favorite Christmas Movie? Love Actually, Home Alone I & II and many others!!

13.

When do you start shopping for Christmas?
like a week or two before

14.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? no I use my gifts right away
15.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? sweets of all kinds

16. Lights on the tree? yes

17.

Favorite Christmas song? all of them, I have lots of christmas cd's
18.

Travel at Christmas or stay home? stay home that day, but travel to visit the in-laws the next day
19.

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? yes but only because of the song


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Angel on the tree top or a star? star
21.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? morning
22.

Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
everything is 'holiday' this and that to avoid offending people... just say merry christmas or happy hanukkah already!
23.

Favorite ornament theme or color? love all my decorations
24.
Favorite for Christmas dinner? lasagna

25.

What do you want for Christmas this year? nothing really
Mici n KC Posted:

Re: Christmas Survey

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Wrapping paper

2. Real tree or Artificial?
Artificial

3. When do you put up the tree?
First weekend in December

4. When do you take the tree down?
First or second weekend in January...it depends when New Year's falls

5. Do you like eggnog?
Love it!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable?
My Strawberry Shortcake bedding

7. Hardest person to buy for? My father!

8. Easiest person to buy for? DH

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Nope, but hoping to get one soon!

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail...why on earth would email cards?

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? clothing that I don't like that I won't ever wear and a super cheap makeup set

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
Rudolph

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? December 1st

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Tortellini in brodo


16. Lights on the tree?
Multi-colored

17. Favorite Christmas song?
The First Noel

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Stay home

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

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
We have a star but I think I might need to get a new one

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Traffic and people that don't know how to drive in the parking lots!!!!!!

23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
Everything is Christmas, there is no theme!

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?
Whatever my uncle cooks

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
New clothes and for my puppy to learn to pee and poop outside quickly

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