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Holly Jolly TAG (2nd edition!)

1. Do you start your Christmas shopping on Black Friday or wait until the last minute?

Last year I went Black Friday shopping but I didn't get to go this year :( I did do most of my Christmas shopping on Black Friday last year, this year most of it has been online.

2. If you could be in any Christmas movie what would it be?

Polar Express! Who wouldn't want to go to the North Pole and meet Santa!! :D

3. Which do you like better: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Eve :) On Christmas Eve you still are in the Christmas spirit with anticipation for the next morning

4. When does your family put up your Christmas tree and who decorates it? 

Usually we put it up the weekend after Thanksgiving and then we all decorate it as a family, but this year we had to put it up early because we were busy the next two weekends

5. White lights or colored lights?

White

6. Are you guilty of peeking at your presents or do you like the surprise?

Surprise!

7. Would you rather live in a gingerbread house or in Santa's Workshop?

Santa's Workshop! Who wouldn't want to stay with all of the cute little elves! :)

8.Tell us your Christmas Eve traditions!

Spending the whole day with my extended family

9. If you could be under the mistletoe with anyone who would it be?

My Boyfriend ;)

10. What tops your tree?

A big gold Bow

11. Can you name the 12 days of Christmas?

A partridge in a pear tree
2 turtle doves
3 french hens
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 maids a milking
11
12
So... no i guess not :P

12. Have you ever gone Christmas caroling?

Yes... not fun...

13. Do you countdown to Christmas? If so, how many days are left?
Yes! 31 days!

14. What are some foods and treats you can count on having every holiday season?

Things covered in white chocolate!

15. How has Christmas kept its magic for you as you've grown older?
Keeping it alive for my little brother and baby cousin :)

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