Getting into the spirit
I’ve been laid low with another cold the past couple of weeks. Ugh.
So, to try and get myself into the festive spirit I thought I’d do this meme, which is popping up on knitting blogs everywhere. I pinched this from cpurl.
NAME: Carolyn
Q:Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
A:Hot Chocolate definitely. Mind you, I’ve never had Egg Nog. I’m not even 100% sure what it is. Does it involve advocaat? I do have a secret love of the odd Snowball, which I always partake of over Christmas.
Q:Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
A:Wrapped
Q:Colored lights on tree/house or white?
A:No lights on the house, but both white and coloured on the tree.
Q:Do you hang mistletoe?
A: No
Q:When do you put your decorations up?
A:Eddie’s birthday is 15th so we don’t put the tree up until after that. So usually the 16th!
Q:What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
A:Leftovers. All those lovely cold meats, cheeses and pickles. Yum.
Q:Favorite Holiday memory as a child?
A:Waking up on Christmas morning to find a bulging pillow case full of presents at the end of my bed.
Q:When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
A:I really don’t remember a defining moment. I think I just sort of worked it out.
Q:Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
A:No.
Q:How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?
A:That’s Eddie’s territiory, and he makes a pretty good job of it. Motley collection of lights, baubles and tinsel, plus a dash of design flair!
Q:Snow! Love it or Dread it?
A:Love it as long as all I have to do is look at it out of the window while curled up snug and warm, or playing in it with the dogs. I hate it when it turns to grey slush.
Q:Can you ice skate?
A:Are you kidding? I seriously think I missed out on the evolutionary gene which enables man to walk upright so to stick blades or wheels on my feet would only lead to disaster.
Q:Do you remember your favorite gift?
A:A pony. But that was for my birthday not Christmas ;)
Q:What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you?
A:Not having to go to work. For me it’s a vital time to recharge my batteries, mull over the year past and think about my dreams and goals for the coming year.
Q:What is your favorite Holiday Dessert?
A:Are After Eight mints a dessert?
Q:What is your favorite holiday tradition?
A:Bucks fizz, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on Christmas morning after the animals have been fed.
Q: What tops your tree?
A: A star
Q:Which do you prefer giving or Receiving?
A: I’d be lying if I didn’t say I love receiving gifts, but if I could only choose one I’d rather give than receive.
Q:What is your favorite Christmas Song?
A: I think Silent Night is a really beautiful hymn, but the two which are absolutely guaranteed to have me blubbing like a baby are “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Little Donkey”.
Q:Candy Canes...
A:Not a british tradition, so no thanks. Give me some vanilla fudge any day!
So, to try and get myself into the festive spirit I thought I’d do this meme, which is popping up on knitting blogs everywhere. I pinched this from cpurl.
NAME: Carolyn
Q:Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
A:Hot Chocolate definitely. Mind you, I’ve never had Egg Nog. I’m not even 100% sure what it is. Does it involve advocaat? I do have a secret love of the odd Snowball, which I always partake of over Christmas.
Q:Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
A:Wrapped
Q:Colored lights on tree/house or white?
A:No lights on the house, but both white and coloured on the tree.
Q:Do you hang mistletoe?
A: No
Q:When do you put your decorations up?
A:Eddie’s birthday is 15th so we don’t put the tree up until after that. So usually the 16th!
Q:What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
A:Leftovers. All those lovely cold meats, cheeses and pickles. Yum.
Q:Favorite Holiday memory as a child?
A:Waking up on Christmas morning to find a bulging pillow case full of presents at the end of my bed.
Q:When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
A:I really don’t remember a defining moment. I think I just sort of worked it out.
Q:Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
A:No.
Q:How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?
A:That’s Eddie’s territiory, and he makes a pretty good job of it. Motley collection of lights, baubles and tinsel, plus a dash of design flair!
Q:Snow! Love it or Dread it?
A:Love it as long as all I have to do is look at it out of the window while curled up snug and warm, or playing in it with the dogs. I hate it when it turns to grey slush.
Q:Can you ice skate?
A:Are you kidding? I seriously think I missed out on the evolutionary gene which enables man to walk upright so to stick blades or wheels on my feet would only lead to disaster.
Q:Do you remember your favorite gift?
A:A pony. But that was for my birthday not Christmas ;)
Q:What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you?
A:Not having to go to work. For me it’s a vital time to recharge my batteries, mull over the year past and think about my dreams and goals for the coming year.
Q:What is your favorite Holiday Dessert?
A:Are After Eight mints a dessert?
Q:What is your favorite holiday tradition?
A:Bucks fizz, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on Christmas morning after the animals have been fed.
Q: What tops your tree?
A: A star
Q:Which do you prefer giving or Receiving?
A: I’d be lying if I didn’t say I love receiving gifts, but if I could only choose one I’d rather give than receive.
Q:What is your favorite Christmas Song?
A: I think Silent Night is a really beautiful hymn, but the two which are absolutely guaranteed to have me blubbing like a baby are “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Little Donkey”.
Q:Candy Canes...
A:Not a british tradition, so no thanks. Give me some vanilla fudge any day!
posted by Carolyn at 11:44 am
3 Comments:
Ooh! I have to read up on the bulging bag of gifts at the foot of your bed on Christmas morning! You could open gifts from the comfort of bed--what a great idea!
I also love to re-charge at the end of the year. I get the week off between Christmas and NY, YAY!
Hi there! Thanks for the comment -- sorry to hear that you're under the weather. Loved the photo of the dog wearing Eddie's scarf!
Things are busy but all is well. I'll try and drop you a longer, catch-up note. I won't be in the UK for the holidays this year, which will be odd, but will hopefully see you in the new year.
Best,
Carolyn
Yum, cold meats, cheese and pickles. The best part about Christmas is that I cook one big meal and then don't cook again for days. We forage until the fridge stops bulging and I love the freedom of not having to shop or plan meals.
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