The Five Dubs

My friend, Margie, answered this Christmas Questionnaire on her blog a few weeks ago. I loved reading her answers! And since I posted about our Christmas decorations and traditions last year, I thought this would be a fun way to document this year's season!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate! A few years ago Kris was introduced to the Black & Brown (a coffee with hot chocolate drink) while in the Northwest on a mission trip. I must say that is a yummy way to down some hot chocolate!!!
2. Does Santa wrap the presents or just set them under the tree? Close to the tree and unwrapped, every child had/has their own "spot".
3. Colored or white lights on the tree/house? White lights for the tree and house. However, our kids' tree is decorated with colored lights.
4. Do you hang mistletoe? Nope. One of the many blessings of being married - we have no need for mistletoe :)
5. When do you put up your decorations? Honestly, I have to start the week of Thanksgiving. We always host the BSU Christmas Party at our house the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and to get it all done I need to start early!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Every year my mom hosts a Christmas Eve get-together after our church's candlelight service. The menu in and of itself is a tradition. And, every year I think I crave something different! Her cheese straws might be topping the list this year :)
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? Attending the candlelight service at our church. My favorite part is singing "Silent Night, Holy Night" by candlelight and raising our candles at certain points during the song!
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? It was not a specific moment. I never wanted to "really know". It was just a gradual process. I don't think I have ever said it out loud! HA!
9. Do you open gifts on Christmas Eve? Only one - the matching Christmas pajamas!
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? The main tree is decorated in reds, golds, and greens. We use the shiny, glass, figurine ornaments and each one has a meaning. My favorites are a bride & groom, a manger scene, and one look alike of each of our children.
11. Snow! Love or Dread it? Love it! We don't get it enough to dread it :)
12. Can you ice skate? I have ice skated a few times. I love the idea of it but doubt it is something I could do comfortably.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? The diamond cross necklace I received in seventh grade.
14. What is the most important thing about the Holidays for you? The celebration of Jesus' birth and reflecting on all the blessings we have been given.
15. Favorite holiday dessert? My answer could really be the same as number 6 with this year's being Oreo Truffles.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? All our family together on Christmas morning. Savoring the moments of another year gone by while enjoying all Santa brought, drinking hot chocolate while opening presents, and cooking brunch in our pajamas!
17. What tops your tree? a star
18. Which do you prefer- giving or receiving? giving
19. What is your favorite Christmas song? "Let It Snow" - and I am definitely loving Michael Buble's version this year!
20. Candy Canes? not really