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Post by AnnaMatrix on Dec 16, 2011 18:23:49 GMT -5
Brunch, for sure!! Now that I'm not a little kid, I wanna sleep in!! ;D
And while we're on the subject - Christmas morning: presents first, or breakfast/brunch first??
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Post by crazy4pink on Dec 16, 2011 19:31:51 GMT -5
Presents first!!! We have been waiting for these for weeks! Husband gets his shopping done early.
Hot Cocoa or hot apple cider?? (did we do this one already?)
Cindy
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Post by Basketlady on Dec 16, 2011 23:42:25 GMT -5
I don't do either mailing choice, either. If I have something to mail, I take it to the self service kisok. For some reason, no one ever uses it here.  We don't do Christmas breakfast or brunch, but dinner about 2 pm or so. But I do make my grandmother's cinnamon rolls to snack on while we open gifts. |
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Post by gojojock on Dec 20, 2011 14:17:26 GMT -5
Breakfast, but brunch would be so nice as a change of pace. Maybe next year.
Santas or snommens?
I'm a santa gal myself.
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Dec 20, 2011 14:30:17 GMT -5
Yup, definitely Santa!! (With apologies to Frosty - he is a close second!)
Real or Artificial wreath?? Gail
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Post by scrapkatze on Dec 20, 2011 18:18:35 GMT -5
Real. We have a big garden and I love to make my own with evergreens, ivy and rose hips.
Advent calendar yes or no, and if so, homemade or storebought?
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Post by Basketlady on Dec 20, 2011 20:00:15 GMT -5
Yes to the advent calendar! And yep, I made it.
Gift bags or wrapped presents?
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Dec 21, 2011 10:41:10 GMT -5
Wrapped if I have time - I really enjoy doing this with a scented candle burning and Carols playing in the background... BUT - I really appreciate gift bags in a pinch!  Real candles burning or the flameless ones?? Gail |
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Post by tristanznina on Dec 21, 2011 11:03:23 GMT -5
Presents! They're always first!
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Post by midmiscrapper on Dec 21, 2011 13:04:15 GMT -5
I do have both real and flameless candles, but for the holidays I go with:
Real, holiday scented candles.
Fudge or cookies??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 14:59:54 GMT -5
Homemade fudge...my mom had the family recipe (none of that marshmallow stuff  , which meant my dad spent a good amount of time beating it before it got poured in the pan. Pumpkin or pecan pie? |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Dec 22, 2011 11:10:32 GMT -5
Pumpkin is my fave!  Christmas music - traditional carols and songs, or music from newer artists?? Gail |
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Post by crazy4pink on Dec 22, 2011 12:40:53 GMT -5
I guess I would have to say a little of both  I love the traditional songs and love to sing along. I also like a new version that might be a little faster and louder. Its all good. how about a New Year choice?? Watching the ball drop from the comfort of your own home or outside making noise to bring in the new year?? Cindy |
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Post by midmiscrapper on Dec 23, 2011 7:07:04 GMT -5
Outside, right in the heart of New York City!! I've only done it once in my life...but no other NYE celebration will compare (or hasn't yet, anyway)!!!
Do you prefer snow for Christmas, or palm trees and sun?
Happy Holidays everyone!
Pam
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Post by actos on Dec 23, 2011 10:06:16 GMT -5
Prefer snow for Christmas but we have been very mild in WI this year and we have no snow on the ground at this time Very unusual.
Do you decorate one tree or more than one at Christmas time?
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Post by crazy4pink on Dec 23, 2011 15:24:49 GMT -5
When my ornament collection became too much for one tree, I added another. Now I have 3 fully decorated trees and would have more if I have a bigger house Do you take down the decorations before the new year? or before Valentines Day?? Cindy |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Dec 26, 2011 9:45:31 GMT -5
Before the New Year (for indoor ones). When we lived in Syracuse, NY, one of the snow capitals of the US, my rule of thumb for outside decorations was to remove them once the snow melted - some years that wasn't til April, and one year - May!!!  (That's why we live in VA now!)  How will you celebrate New Years Eve - at home or going out?? Gail |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2011 11:08:52 GMT -5
We'll celebrate at home...watching Times Square, and following the East Coast clock! Cleaning up "the aftermath" today, or later? |
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Post by Karen W on Dec 27, 2011 10:13:43 GMT -5
Cleanup sooner for than later
When do you take down the tree - before New Years or on/after Jan 1.
Growing up we left our tree up until Jan 6th.
Karen
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Post by Basketlady on Dec 27, 2011 12:43:10 GMT -5
We take our tree down on the 6th, after the epiphany. For us, the 12 days of Christmas start Christmas day!
Christmas sweaters or plain colors? Here in MN, everyone still seems to be wearing Christmas sweaters. Back in VA and MA, I didn't see many.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2011 22:27:31 GMT -5
Lots of Christmas sweaters here in CA! And our "tradition" for removing most of the Christmas decorations involves my gathering things up next weekend, while DH watches football games! For New Year's Day/weekend...big fancy meal (e.g., turkey or ham or...) or food in front of the TV? |
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Post by Karen W on Dec 28, 2011 0:04:58 GMT -5
Fancy dinner comes New Years Eve. So New Years day is easy snacks and left overs.
Watch the Rose Bowl Parade-yes/no
Me yes-all time favorite activity NY day
Karen
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Post by msumom (Diane) on Dec 28, 2011 2:03:50 GMT -5
But this year the rose parade and college football games are on monday jan 2nd
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Post by Karen W on Dec 28, 2011 22:28:11 GMT -5
Attending or throwing a New Years Eve party?
Karen
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Post by Karen W on Dec 28, 2011 23:42:54 GMT -5
But this year the rose parade and college football games are on monday jan 2nd It is on the Monday as they have a 'never on a Sunday' policy. Karen |
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Post by crazy4pink on Dec 29, 2011 13:39:15 GMT -5
Why don't they do it on Sunday?? Attending a new years eve party at Brothers house-- pizza and Geronimo!!! Fun!! A kiss at the strike of midnight or forget about it you've already fallen asleep? Cindy |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Dec 29, 2011 16:48:05 GMT -5
Ashamed to admit it, but DH and I are usually already asleep!!  Champagne or another beverage to celebrate?? Gail |
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Post by Karen W on Dec 29, 2011 23:36:36 GMT -5
Why don't they do it on Sunday?? Cindy Here is what I found This year, the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game will take place on Monday, January 2 according to the Tournament of Roses’ “Never on a Sunday” policy. In 1893, officials decided it would be best to avoid interfering with Sunday worship services and decided to move events to January 2nd whenever January 1st fell on a Sunday. The last time the “Never on a Sunday” policy was in effect was in 2006. Karen |
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Post by Karen W on Dec 29, 2011 23:38:51 GMT -5
Champagne all the way! Then with OJ for breakfast.
Make Resolutions? Yes/No
Karen
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Post by Basketlady on Dec 30, 2011 10:51:16 GMT -5
Yes to Resolutions. And I just announced to DH this morning that I resolve to buy a couch for the family room in 2012. And I'm going to do it in January! Really! Truly!
Appetizers or a full meal for New Year's Eve?
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, which meant my dad spent a good amount of time beating it before it got poured in the pan.
(That's why we live in VA now!) 
