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arseaboutface Colored lights or white lights?
White. Too much multi-colored looked cheesy after a while
Real tree or fake tree?
Real, when possible. I love the pre-lit white light one at home, though
What is your least favorite thing about the holidays?
Getting sick, 'I can shop just before the mall closes' shoppers
What is the one thing that you would like to see under the tree this year?
All I want for Christmaaaaaaaaaaaas is youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...
What is your favorite thing to do/build in the snow?
Last time it snowed, I grabbed a garbage can lid and slid down my overly-steep driveway. It was *awesome*
What is your favorite holiday drink?
Spiced Cider or Alanna's Butterbeer
What is your favorite holiday smell?
Spiced Cider
Who is your favorite reindeer?
Olive, the other reindeer
What is your Christmas Eve ritual?
Dinner, which is Chinese from our favorite place (if we can get it), then my little brother and I get to open two presents: one from Mom and Dad (always pjs to wear that night), and one from Aunt Myrtice (who always sends two presents, and they're always the most amazing things ever because she's *the* most thoughtful woman in the world
Are you a Friday after Thanksgiving shopper?
Nope, I'm a Black Friday retail employee. *shudder*
What is your favorite holiday food?
Mom's sausage dressing (which I ended up making this year), and the pralines and pecan tassies that always go out as gifts to certain family members.
How did you find out that Santa wasn't real?
......what? You mean.... *sniffle*
Who do you want to be under the mistletoe with?
there's a short list. I'm told that Chris O'Donnell circa "The Three Musketeers" doesn't count.
Have you bought all your presents yet?
Not a one. Paycheck comes in tomorrow, though :)
Do you spend Christmas with a lot of family?
Immediate family on Christmas Day. Immediate family plus uncles and aunts on Mom's side a couple days later.
Do you still make snowmen and snow angels?
Still? What still? I think I managed a teeny one that snow day back in February.
What's your favorite Christmas movie?
Muppet Christmas Carol, then Meet Me In St.Louis (not really a Christmas movie, but it's the first recording of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas)
What do you plan to do for New Year's Eve?
Small party here at Limelight (I think)
What's the weirdest thing you've ever got for Christmas?
A box. I kid you not. Wasn't even wrapped. Just a box with snowmen on it.
What's the most expensive thing you've gotten for Christmas?
mp3 player, I think. It was from Santa, so I never knew how much it cost.
How early do you wake up on Christmas morning?
Pretty early, but later every year. Think I actually held out til 8am last year.
What do you usually get in your stocking?
an apple, various candies, a magazine, and various small girly things (lip glosses, nail files, etc)