A Christmas List

I saw this at Taingamala. I enjoy these when they cause me to consider my answers!

When do you start decorating for Christmas?

I begin following Thanksgiving. It is when Mother Bing always began hers so it seems it has become my habit as well.

Christmas attire, casual or dressy?

Lt and I prefer casual but that is not to say slovenly. We are neat and presentable all day. Lt even shaves (this is mostly because I will not kiss a cactus when possible).

Best gift you ever received?

How does one place a gift as best? But if I were to say which is most precious it would be a gift received from a three year old adopted niece. It was my first Christmas in America. I was with the Bing family feeling very awkward as I was an unexpected. My best friend in life practically dragged me there.  As gifts were opened it was obvious to Emma I did not have gifts. With no  urging she quietly hid herself where she re-wrapped (as best a four year old can) her brand new princess tiara set which, as her mother told me, she had pleaded for. When she returned she approached me and said she did not wish me to have no gift so she was giving me one.

I dearly love all of the Bing family. Emma is special above them all. She sacrificed her best so that I would not be sad. We played princess for hours.

Worst gift you ever received?

I am unable to determine a worst gift. All gifts I have been given were given with affection. Some may not be useful outside showing me they at the least fond of me.

Snow, love or hate?

I love to go see it. I love to go play in it. I do not wish to live in it. I do not wish to work in it.

Favorite Christmas song? Least favorite?

My favorite song and rendition…O Holy Night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjsTx0RLrLM

Least Favorite is perhaps not a Christmas song but it is only performed at Christmas time: Santa Baby.

Best Christmas movie? Worst?

It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite.  The worst? Jingle All the Way

Christmas tree, real or fake?

Is it fake if someone brings a tree to your home and decorates it for you?

Do you have a favorite ornament?

So far, it is our ornament from last year, our first Christmas together.

Family traditions?

Lt and I have none yet. This is only our second Christmas together. The only things I have repeated for my few past Christmases was being at Mother Bing’s house and doing what they did.

The easiest and hardest people to buy gifts for?

Mother is easiest to buy for. I know her tastes. My brother is the most difficult. Not because he is difficult but his wife. I must purchase things for him based upon what she thinks appropriate or I am spoken of as a thoughtless sister. ( I would buy him a new wife if it were possible)

Do you open presents Christmas Eve or Christmas?

Last year we opened a gift at Christmas Eve. The remainder was opened Christmas morning. The largest gift was Lt bringing my friend from America to visit. She arrived that morning. (I wonder of his repeating that gift this year  lol)

Clear or colored lights?

There are clear lights on my tree this year. I had colored lights last year. I believe I prefer the clear lights.

Travel or stay home?

I will remain home. Possibly alone. Who knows when the navy will bring them home?

Themed or homey decorations?

Adjective: (of a place or surroundings) pleasantly comfortable and cozy. I believe I prefer this. I do not wish for people that visit me to be afraid of touching or moving about.

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