1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I prefer wrapped packages. I like wrapping them and unwrapping them.

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial . I think I remember having a real tree once at my Mom's. I haven't put up 'the' Christmas tree in a couple of years (it's just too much work). I have found the greatest decorations are very simple and will be easy to store. Red bows. I have small ones on picture frames and big ones on lamp shades. Dresses up the place nicely.

3. When do you put up the tree? Generally right after Thanksgiving.

4. When do you take the tree down? One year I remember it being close to Valentine's Day, I am not joking

5. Do you like eggnog? NO, it has the word e-g-g in it...gross!!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Most memorable was a new-fangled computer gismo that you put a memory card into and it asked you questions. I really think it was just a cleverly disguised educational tool.

7. Hardest person to buy for? Santa. Man, what do you get greatest gift giver ever??

8. Easiest person to buy for? Myself, of course!

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, I do. I consider a nativity scene the most beautiful of all Christmas decorations. I have contemplated collecting them.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail Christmas cards. I just consider it part of the season. The season isn't complete if I don't mail cards, bake and spend one evening driving around listening to Christmas music looking at Christmas lights.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I don't recall this being an issue. I am grateful for any gift. Afterall, giving a gift is the cause for the season. Humanity received the greatest gift from God and that started it all.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? The best are the old claymation Rudolf and Frosty movies...I LOVE them! Oh, my...I have several others:

Home for the Holidays - typical dysfunctional family. Holiday gatherings are all about the fighting...hee hee hee!

Home Alone - Non-stop laughing

Christmas Story - You will put your eye out

Elf - I consider this a classic

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? As I get older I am getting worse and worse on this. We adopt an "Angel" from a tree at work and I get that shopping done (usually in one trip). Greg and I usually decide what we want and go get it ourselves. Other than that I would rather spend a dinner, movie or other activity with family.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Sure I have, and I will bet that I have also received a recycled gift...GO GREEN, right?

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Homemade cookies

16. Lights on the tree? Colored. I consider the holiday a celebration for children. When I do put up a tree I like it whimsical with toys and lots of bright colorful items. It is reminicent for me.

17. Favorite Christmas song? The First Noel is my favorite song. I do have a favorite memory relating to songs. My sister Nicole used to sing, "Silent night, Nicole-y night...". She was sure it was written about her. Speaking of Nicole singing Christmas songs, I also giggle thinking of her singing "Santa Clause is comingggg to TOOOWWWN."

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Well, I LOVE LOVE LOVE to travel and when I do am at a family members' home. I only wish I could get my hubby to enjoy traveling places other than Vegas. Don't get me wrong I like Vegas. I WILL spend a Christmas in New York City someday and would love for Greg to be with me.

19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? Absolutely! That would be un-American or as my Dad would say, "it must be a lacking in your upbringing."

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? I like to angels on top of trees, purely for a traditional feel. I like creative toppers like cowboy hats and bows. I usually put a snowman on top of mine.

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

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? I swear the clocks speed up. There just isn't enough time to get it all done.

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? See #16. I also like white lights with lots of natural decorations like pine cones, berries and red cardinals.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Lasagna

25. What is your favorite thing about the holidays? My time off to relax

Merry Christmas, to you!