One of the things I love about the holiday season is that everyone has their own preferences as to what makes it perfect. And though it can be fun to "debate" who's preference is better, what really matters is what makes the season special to you and your family. Below I listed a Christmas meme of sorts. Feel free to answer all, some, or none in the comments below. Or if you have an other answer to the choices I listed please do share!
The Tree
real tree or artificial
colored lights or white
flashing lights or nonflashers
garland or tinsel
themed tree or smorgasbord of ornaments
wrapping paper or gift bags
Under the Tree
presents or donation to charity
wrapping paper or gift bags
everything wrapped or half & half
Entertainment
Traditional Carols or contemporary artists’ songs
Rudolph or Frosty
Charlie Brown or The Grinch
The Nutcracker Ballet or the Rockettes
It’s A Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th
Street
A Christmas Story or Home Alone
Food and Drink
eggnog or hot cocoa
fruitcake or sugar cookies
candy canes or truffles
Other
Santa Claus, Father Christmas, or St. Nick
Holiday Cards or E-cards
Shopping: Online or Store to Store
I'd like to wish you all Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year!
When my kids were growing up we used to make tons and tons of Christmas goodies, put them on plates, and then go Christmas caroling to deliver them. Then when they got older and most had moved away we did the 12 Days of Christmas where we'd choose a family in the neighborhood that wasn't doing so well and anonymously gift them a little something each day for 12 days. The kids loved the stealth aspect of not getting caught. =D
ReplyDeleteI love both of those traditions, Donna! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeletetrekking your superb blog! keep blogging and inspiring people! happy holidays!
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