A little early, but still fun

This is a couple days early, going by my usual "Christmas starts after Thanksgiving" stance, and I'm usually not a fan of this type of thing and royally stink at them, but I'm getting excited about Christmas so I decided to participate. If you would like to participate, that would be lovely. Otherwise, just enjoy.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper. I'm no pro at it, but I still like it.

2. Real tree or artificial? Real! There is no candle I've ever smelled that can replace the smell of a real tree.

3 When do you put up the tree? Growing up we usually picked one out the 1st Monday of the month for Family Home Evening. Now, we don't really have a tradition yet.

4. When do you take the tree down? After my Birthday New Years-ish. Again, growing up we would burn it in the back yard on New Years activity then roast marshmallows or hot dogs, but that's a little hard to do when you live in a town home.

5. Do you like eggnog? Yes, but I only have a glass or two a year.

6. Do you have a nativity scene? I have a little one, but am keeping my eyes open for one that I love (and another one that is child proof).

7. hardest person to buy for? Me. I'm a tightwad that would rather spend money on other people than myself.

8. Easiest person to buy for? Now... Henry. Baby stuff is cuter than grown people stuff

9. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? good question. None come to mind.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? I'm lucky if I do either.

11. Favorite Christmas Movie? Santa Clause - "It's an American institution!"

12. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Whenever I start thinking about it. Usually about September/October

13. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? There are lots of foods I love at Christmas, but it's not Christmas without Pineapple Raspberry Pretzel Jello and Frog Eye Salad.

14. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Clear

15. Favorite Christmas song? Good question! I like so many.

16. Travel or stay at home for Christmas? Staying home

17. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Without singing the song? No.

18. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star. I have strong feelings about this.

19. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning