My beautiful blogger friend Mylah, of MylahSai.com tagged me in a fun Christmas post she was also tagged in last week. Reading her post gave me a little insight on her Christmas likes and memories. I'm so glad she tagged me so that I am able to spread the fun and holiday cheer to you guys. So here goes!
What is your favorite Christmas song?
I love Silent Night. When sang correctly, it can give the coldest heart the shivers of a warm spirit. And there's nothing in this world like the Temptations version of it.
Except this: Coming very close to the Temptations rendition of this song would be the version my church's Adult Choir has sang for years. Man, when Mr. Smith and Mr. Thomas would sing in those heavy baritones, it would stir everyone's souls! Even the meanies in the congregation would smile and clap during this song! And I loved it. Apparently my brothers did too, because they still mock them lol. Rest in Peace, Mr. Thomas.
What is your favorite Christmas Treat?
My Oreo Cheesecake or Oreo Dirt Pie. (Chocolate, YUM!) You know the spirit of Christmas has truly overwhelmed me if I took the time to load a dessert with all that delectable goodness and let it sit in the fridge long enough to chill for other people, lol. Just kidding! Sorta.
What is your favorite childhood Christmas memory?
My last Christmas with my father three four Christmases ago trumps any holiday memory I had as a child. My husband, children, father, and myself were each present at my grandmother's house--something that had never happened before and will never happen again. I can still remember the smile my father had on his face as he embraced my children. Tears welled in my eyes as I saw a strong resemblance of him in my son's face. I can't remember one gift I gave or received, can't remember a thing I ate, or any in depth conversations I shared with anyone else that day. All that stands out was spending time with my father and my paternal relatives. Just being present in those moments made that Christmas one of the best and most memorable days of my life.
What is the best Christmas gift you've ever given?
I'm not sure. I do think the best gifts I've given overall are the ones I personalize or made myself. Either those or books. I love to leave a lasting impression or do something memorable!
Do you make or buy keepsake ornaments for your family every year?
No, I never really gave buying keepsake ornaments much thought. The little ones always make ornaments at school, so I guess those would be what our family considers keepsakes. My mother kept the handmade ornaments my siblings and I made for years (sadly she no longer has them) so I think that's where I got that from.
Would you rather be one of Santa’s elves or a reindeer?
Is this a trick question? I don't know if I would be athletic enough to be a reindeer-- what with flying over rooftops and moving all over the world in one night. And elves put in a lot of work too, work Mylah considers slave labor lol. So I would try to fade in the background and not get picked to be on either team (like I did with kickball in elementary school haha).
Gift wrap or gift bags?
Gift bags for sure. They're much easier to use and I suck at wrapping gifts. You should see all the extra paper I waste trying to cut here and there. But if it's pretty Hello Kitty gift wrap or the Rankin/Bass Christmas cartoon wrap (think Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer), I will go for wrap. And make J wrap everything lol.
Do you own a Santa hat?
I do, thanks to my bestie. She was trying to put someone in the holiday spirit last year, so to speak. Now, I have to decide exactly how I want to use it again this year ;-)
Do you prefer Black Friday, or Day-After-Christmas sales?
Black Friday is EVIL! Nah, just kidding. I'm just not a fan of crowds, so I rarely partake in Black Friday shopping. But Day-After-Christmas shopping is fun, especially with those shiny new gift cards I'll receive in tow. I always look forward to the Bath and Body Works sale, so I usually reserve that gift card for that time.
Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Hot chocolate. I can sip on that with the little ones with no problem. We enjoy watching holiday cartoons with hot chocolate and marshmellows. I never did really get with egg nog. I guess it's a bit of an acquired taste that I haven't acquired yet.
What was your favorite childhood Christmas gift?
My favorite childhood Christmas gift was Teddy Ruxpin, hands down! He was my best friend that winter! He read to me whenever I wanted! But I think my little brother was lowkey jealous that Teddy Ruxpin was reading to me all the time, because he ripped his mouth off like it was nothing. Imagine how scary Teddy started looking with no mouth and a mechanical nose that moves erratically as he recited his stories. It really put a damper on our friendship to say the least. Ha!
When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
When I was about 7 or 8, I decided to quietly wait up for Santa in my bed. Apparently the adults thought all closed eyes were sleeping because I heard my aunt tell my parents to get the bikes out of the trunk. I did the math. Thanks auntie!
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