Christmas Tag

1- What is your favorite Christmas song?
I don't have a favorite Christmas song, I really love most of them even if they're a little annoying because they still make it feel like Christmas time. Here are a few favorites, "It Wasn't His Child" - Trisha Yearwood, "The Gift" - Jim Brickman, and most every thing Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

2- When was your most memorable Christmas?
I can honestly say I don't have one Christmas that stands out more than the others. I just remember the way my heart feels/felt around Christmas time and how much love I feel/felt for all of my family members.

3- What is your favorite Christmas treat?
Mom's Christmas Sugar cookies! Always and forever!

4- What do you dislike most about the Christmas season?
Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed with the business. With work and all the things going on after work. Parties for church, work, and family it can be a lot. But it's worth the extra effort.

5- What do you like best about the Christmas season?
The best thing about Christmas is remembering Christ with all of the people I love! One family tradition on my side is to write a letter reflecting on the year, your blessings, and your testimony. We then swap and read them together. It's very spiritual and a great time to reflect and listen to all of the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. Aaron's family is a lot of fun too, because there is still Christmas morning excitement and lots and lots of opening presents which is always fun.

6- Who is the hardest person to shop for on your Christmas list?
My parents, I can never think of anything they need or want. So they always get something sorta' lame.

7- If you could receive one gift without money being an issue, what would it be?
I know this is backwards but I would love to be able to get Aaron his dream set up for the entertainment room. He'd be so excited, and I would love it!

8- What is your idea of a perfect Christmas Eve?
I already love my family's Christmas Eve traditions, they've been a part of Christmas for as long as I can remember. My entire extended family gets together on my Mom's side and we eat hamburgers and rootbeer floats, we decorate a birthday cake for Baby Jesus while Grandpa reads us the Christmas story, then we exchange gifts, and share our letters. Inevitably there will be moments when we all burst into song. Yeah, we do that, just like those cheesy musicals we all love.

9- Which do you like best, eggnog, or hot chocolate?
Hot Chocolate

10- Do you prefer a fancy Christmas tree, or one decorated by the kids?
I like either but more on the side of fancy. That will probably change when I have children. :)

11- What is your favorite family Christmas tradition?
Christmas Letters and Christmas Morning at the Gelter's

12- Do you like fruitcake?
Nope

13- Do you prefer skiing or snowboarding?
Neither, I'm to uncoordinated for both it's really a danger to my life. So, I prefer snowmobiling.

14- Are you dreaming of a White Christmas, or do you say “Bah Humbug” to snow?
White Christmas! Why is there no snow yet?! Sorry Aaron, I would like some fluffy white stuff to go along with the season.

15- What was your favorite gift from Santa when you were a child?
Probably Samantha my American Girl doll, they discontinued her :( My shot gun, my Easy Bake Oven was a good one, and they always gave us P.J.s on Christmas Eve. I remember one year when we were really little they got us these great t-shirts that had words like NOEL in bright red and green. xoxo Mommy and Daddy

16- What is your favorite Christmas movie?
"White Christmas" but you already knew that.

17- Have you ever eaten snow?
Yep, of both varieties. Off the ground and as it falls from the sky.

18- Who do you wish could be with you this Christmas?
Dad...tears. Just one giant hug from him would be the best!

19- When do you put up your Christmas lights and decorations?
We start after Thanksgiving, it takes us a while since we can only do it after work.

20- Real or artificial Christmas tree?
Real, the smell is one of the things that makes it feel like Christmas.

That was fun! Now I tag Annelie, Emily, ShaLynn, Michelle, Jesi, and anyone who is lacking on things to post about.