danae

Monday Mission

1. So, what do you want for Christmas this year that you probably won't get?

The thing I want...I know I will get in the New Year :)

2. What do you know you will be receiving for Christmas this year?

A plane ticket home...I have not seen my family in a year so that will be good.

3. If you had the means to do so, what presents would you get some of your fellow bloggers? Be specific, it's more fun that way!

I would give everyone understanding and peace. This last year was not the best one for many people in my life....and I want to give them a better year this year. I know I am being mushy, corny and so on....but it is true.

4. Do you support any organizations that provide for the less fortunate during the holidays? Or do any volunteer work?

I have always given money to various charities this will be the first year I don‘t have the money to in a while.

5. Each year about this time, I notice Church attendance seems to spike, then drops off sharply after Christmas. It tickles me that these folks think they are pulling a fast one on the Big Guy. What is the most recent thing guilt has motivated you to do?

I don't think people think they are pulling a fast one do you? hmm I think they are maybe inspired to go....this time of the year maybe brings them closer to their spirituality? Okay well at least I can hope that is the reason. I don't go to church....but I am spiritual and I guess I don't see the need to go to church to show what I believe in.

Okay to answer the question....telling Him something.

6. According to the commercials, the only way to truly tell someone you love them on Christmas day is to let them "Unwrap a Jaguar" automobile. Are there any examples of excessive commercialism and/or blatant disregard for the "Christmas Spirit" that really get under your skin?

I guess what I don't like is movies that don't release their DVD/video until right before the holiday because they know it will make them extra money. Good marketing yes but it just annoys me.

7. I remember a song where the singers wished they could teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony. What would you like to teach the world?

understanding

BONUS: Do they know it's Christmas time at all?

No I am not sure they do.


Tuesday This-n-That

1. Christmas dinner: turkey or ham (or something else)? My preference would Turkey but my family usually on Christmas Day has Brisket or Prime Rib
2. Candy canes or chocolate? Chocolate of course
3. Fruit basket or fruitcake? Fruit basket
4. Mulled cider or mulled wine? Mulled cider *yummy*
5. Eggnog or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate
6. Holiday cookies: homemade or store-bought? Homemade
7. Roasting chestnuts or popping corn? Popping corn
8. On the buffet table: veggie platter or cheese tray? Veggie platter preferably with red peppers :)
9. Apple or pumpkin pie? Pumpkin
10. Christmas Day breakfast: before or after gift-opening? Cinnamon rolls....and we open presents Christmas Eve :) But eat the cinnamon rolls after getting stockings