The Christmas TAG - Blogmas Day 12

 Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I  am sharing my responses to a Christmas TAG that I found on the site Mums the Nerd. It was fun going through the list and bringing up memories and things to look forward to during the holiday season. I swapped the cookies recipe post for today with the TAG and will share the cookie recipe on December 18th. 

Where will you be celebrating this year? 
At home Christmas morning, then and at my sister's house for dinner

Who are you celebrating with? 

Liam’s dad and step mom on the 18th, then Christmas Day seeing Liam’s mom, sister, and her boyfriend. Then with my sister, brother in law, nephew, and my parents.

Do you own any ugly Christmas sweaters?

None! I used to have one with a reindeer I gave away now thinking I need to get one for Christmas Day!

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How do you spend Christmas Eve? 

I watch it’s a wonderful life usually late at night. If it’s a work day I sometimes work half the day then am wrapping gifts and getting them organized for Christmas Day. This year I will probably do all that and cleaning and getting things ready for brunch the next day.

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When do you put up Christmas decorations?

Usually the end of November I will put up the tree. This year it was November 27th. I put up other decorations around the house early December and add to it throughout December as I buy more décor or make décor.

Do you have a decorating theme?

Not really I like the reds and greens of Christmas and have a lot of festive colors around. My tree is decorated with ornaments collected over the years.

Do you have a tree topper?

We do have a topper it’s an angel. I got one similar to my parents they always had an angel on their tree. This year they have a star.

What would you like to find in your stocking this year?

Socks, chocolate, tea, magazines, beauty products. It is always fun to look through the stocking Liam puts together for me. 

When did you start buying gifts this year? 

I started on Black Friday when there were many sales online.

Have you ever recycled a gift?

No I haven’t. 

What is your favourite Christmas food? 

Probably sugar cookies, I like so many different foods and treats at Christmas it is hard to pick! 

 What do you leave out for Santa?

 We don’t leave a plate out, but he can help himself to some chocolate or cookies we have in the kitchen :)

Have you ever been caroling? 

No, but it seems like a nice thing to do. 

What do you usually have for Christmas dinner?

Turkey, peas, carrots, mashed potatoes. I have also been eating Mac and cheese or butternut squash risotto since I went vegetarian. I am back to eating Turkey and Chicken, so I will be having Turkey this year.

When do you open gifts?

I open pajamas and socks on Christmas Eve and then gifts from Liam in the morning and gifts from our families later on in the day. 

How do you spend Boxing Day? 

It changes year by year. If I am not working the day after Christmas, I’m seeing family or Liam’s family. 

Have you had a Mistletoe kiss? 

Nope! that would be so cute though! 

What's your favourite character from a christmas-themed movie, book, or TV special?

I think Elf would be since he is funny and has the Christmas spirit. 

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If you were Santa Claus, what treats would you want left out for you on Christmas Eve? 

I would want Bubley water and sugar cookies. 

What is your favourite christmas movie? 

The Miracle on 34th Street (newer 90's version). It is one I grew up watching and it is so touches on the Christmas spirit and believing in Santa Claus. I love the story and the ending is so heart warming. 

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Have you ever had a White Christmas? 

Many times living in Quebec and Toronto. I had a white Christmas last year. It was so nice because we stayed home all day and the white show outside made for a lovely walk with Liam. It was a tough year not going for Christmas celebrations due to the pandemic, but the snow on Christmas was special. 

Where do you usually spend your holidays? 

With my family and Liam's family in the GTA. 

What is your favourite Christmas song?

The Night Before Christmas - Amy Grant. It always makes me feel so festive and makes me think of my childhood. 

Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?

Yes, one gift of pajamas and usually some cozy socks too

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? (no cheating!)

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph. 

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Which holiday traditions are you looking forward to this year?

Christmas gatherings with family. 

Is your tree real or fake?

Fake, we have had it for a few years now. We tried out real for a couple of years then went with fake less mess and I can put it up earlier :) 

Be honest, do you prefer giving or receiving gifts?

Giving for sure, seeing the looks on peoples faces and feeling happy they love their gifts brings me a lot of joy at Christmas time. 

Thank you for visiting my blog today! Feel free to share this Chrismtas TAG on your blog too if you wish. I hope you enjoyed another blogmas post and see you again tomorrow for blogmas day 13! I can't believe how close Christmas is now and I ordered more Christmas gifts yesterday. I have a bit more shopping to do this week and decorating.

Have a great day!