TBB Asks

It's time for the Blended Blog questions, holiday style.  I really enjoy linking up for this and this one was especially fun.

1. Real or Fake Tree? Well, I like to say I have a faux tree and have for over 25 years.  I love them and do not miss having a real one in any way.

2. Favorite Christmas Cookie?

I'm not sure it's considered a Christmas cookie per say, but the Peanut Butter Cup Cookie.  They are made with miniature  peanut buttter cups.  It has been many a year since I've made them, so I may have to give them a whirl this year since we've had this discussion. ~smile~ I mean, what's not to like about peanut butter and chocolate!

3. Home on Christmas Morning or Travel? We are home except we usually go over to our son and DIL's for breakfast and see what Santa left the girlies.  After that we are home the remainder of the day.

4. Clear or Colored Lights? It would be clear, just like the stars.

5. Send Christmas Cards? I have always sent Christmas cards but have given thought to stopping.  They are expensive and they are soooo time consuming.  This year's are done and about to be mailed so I'll decide between now and next year what I'm going to do or not do.

6. Favorite Christmas Present Received? 

I have received many favorite gifts but the year I got a Chatty Cathy doll stands out as one of my most favorite memories.  Times were very hard for my parents financially that Christmas, so our next door neighbors gave this doll to me.  They did not have any children and loved me and my brother dearly.  They made sure that we got what we really wanted for Christmas that year.  I'll never forget their kindness.  Added note:  pictured above is the exact Chatty Cathy that I got and still have to this day.  I had her reworked about 10 years ago and she looks so good.  I did not have her voice box replaced so she is not "chatty" anymore but she is a real treasure.

7. Favorite Christmas Present Given? Humm........I've scratched my head for long enough on this one and cannot think of one  I love giving gifts and think they are all my favorite. ~smile~

8. Stockings or no stockings?  I use to make a big production out of stockings but not anymore.  I would fill upbig Christmas buckets in lieu of stockings and they were crammed full of all kinds of fun stuff. 

9. Christmas PJ's? Not for me but the Grans generally have them.~they look cute in them~

10. Favorite Christmas carol?  Joy to the World, it's so powerful and I love the words.

11. Favorite Holiday Tradition? For pretty much as long as I can remember I have had a birthday party for Jesus.I do it whenever we have our family Christmas which is generally on Christmas Eve.  It became even more special once the Grans came along.

12. Early Shopper or Last Minute? Definitely an early shopper.  I want it done by Dec. 1 and I wish there were little fairies that would show up to wrap them. ~big chuckle~

13. Favorite Christmas Movie or Show?

There are a lot of great Christmas movies and shows but the first one to come to my mind was, "It's a Wonderful Life."

14. Favorite Holiday Beverage? 

Holiday  or no holiday, it's always coffee for me!  Now, I wouldn't mind having a candy cane thrown in for a little peppermint flavoring, but I do love me some coffee!

15. Cookies and Milk for Santa? 

It's been a very long time since we left cookies and milk out for Santa.  But, as long as the kids were home, we always left him some cookies and milk. ~that's just what you do~

Wishing you wonderful new week!