I've wanted to do a Christmassy post since it became socially acceptable (aka, December 1st). However my child-like levels of excitement just led to jumbled notes and nonsensical plans scribbled in the pages of my diary. Two weeks down the line and I've just come across the perfect solution to all my Christmas blog post related problems. The Christmas Tag. So here it is. Take a read and if you fancy it, give it a go. 'Tis the season after all!
1. What is your favourite Christmas film?
Elf. How can you argue with such profound logic as The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear?
The story of everyones favourite cotton-headed ninnymuggins has become something of a Christmas tradition in our household and never fails to get us all in the Christmas spirit.
2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?
I think so. From what I can remember it actually snowed a few years ago. Although perhaps it had all melted by Christmas day.
3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?
At home. Every year. And I imagine I'll still come back when I've moved out.
4. What is your favourite Christmas song?
To be totally honest I love them all. But Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade holds a special place in my heart.
5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?
Normally, no. We do cards because they always get forgotten about once the wrapping paper starts flying. This year however we're having family-Christmas- jumper-to-church night on Christmas Eve- so we'll be opening those a day early. I take full credit for this awesomely lame idea.
6. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?
Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. Oh and Rudolph.
7. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?
My boyfriend and I go to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park every year. It's busy, cold, overpriced and there's way too many children but in my opinion, you can't beat it.
8. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
We're all pretty big into Christmas in my house. We actually have three trees downstairs and one in each of our rooms. As I said, we like Christmas. The main one in our front room is always real and it has the most wonderful smell.
9. What is your all-time favourite holiday food/sweet treat?
Anything sweet. All the cake, the gingerbread, the boxes of chocolate, the chocolates on the tree, the mini pancakes from the Christmas market, the desserts on Christmas day... we could be here a while...
10. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?
I'm genuinely not all that fussed about receiving presents and when I do, I'm always grateful. However I'm also terrible at choosing presents, even for family members I've known my whole life and my boyfriend of four years.So I'm gonna say both and neither.
11. What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?
My mum paid for my tickets to the S Club 7 reunion tour next year as part of this years present. That's gonna be pretty special.
12. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?
I don't really have one. I'm a home bird so I'd always rather be here, at my home in Essex. I'd quite like to see New York at Christmas time though.
13. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?
I'm not bad. But then I'm not much of a perfectionist, so others may disagree.
14. Most memorable Holiday moment?
My 78 year old grandmother does something wacky but hilarious every year. Whether it be breaking out her best moves or screeching along to some classic rock (back when guitar hero was the present of the year) or insulting the food- she never fails to amuse.
15. What made you realise the truth about Santa?
To be honest, I don't know.Although to this day I have a rather vivid 'memory' of seeing Santa in my living room when I was younger and hearing his reindeer on the roof...
16. Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?
Generally no. I just hope that every year will be better than the last, health wise. This year will be no different.
17. What makes the holidays special for you?
Spending time with my family and friends, playing games and eating so much food we could burst. It's corny, but it's true.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
Alice
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