What are you Christmas Traditions??

I was tagged by Jen last week to do my Christmas Survey. So, I'd better hurry up - there are only 2 days left until Christmas!!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Definitely wrapping paper...its much more fun unwrapping!

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial

3. When do you put up the tree? I aim for the day after Thanksgiving... however, the past two years my Mom and I have made it a tradition to hit the "early bird specials" on Black Friday, so the tree usually goes up the weekend after Thanksgiving.

4. When do you take the tree down? Usually the first two weeks of January. This year, we will definitely have our Christmas stuff put away the first week of January because Cooper comes home on January 9th!

5. Do you like eggnog? Ew sick, absolutely not!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Oh my gosh, let me think... I remember getting this awesome sweatsuit that I wore practically everyday for a year! That was the same year my brother got a basketball goal and we spent hours trying to learn how to do a lay-up in our driveway.

7. Hardest person to buy for? Our Dads can be hard to shop for sometimes!

8. Easiest person to buy for? Mom! I secretly try to pick up on little hints here and there to get her those extra special gifts!

9. Do you have a nativity scene? No, but one day we will!

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail for sure...mine went out the first week of December :)

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? A purple ceramic pumpkin. I got this at a White Elephant gift exchange - however, I didn't know it was "white elephant." So I brought a normal gift while all the other gifts were "gag." As you can tell, it scarred me for life.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Little Women! Even though this isn't really a Christmas movie, my Mom and I watch it every year at Christmas and it always reminds me of the holidays. So does Gone with the Wind. But I do like Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone and The Polar Express (yes, I know I'm 25.)

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? As early as I have every one's wishlist! I try to start as early as I can to get the good deals and avoid the crowds :)

14. Have you ever re-gifted a Christmas present? Yes, the purple ceramic pumpkin. And now I'm a firm believer of not buying a "good" gift if everyone else insists on bringing a "gag" gift. See the scarring?

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? There is so much yummy food at our house... sausage rolls, puppy chow, toffee, queso, sausage balls, and the list goes on...

16. Lights on the tree? A MUST! White/Clear only.

17. Favorite Christmas song? Do You Hear What I Hear, Winter Wonderland, Nutcracker medley, Joy To The World, Mary Did You Know, All I Want For Christmas is YOU...I love all Christmas music!

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? This year we'll be staying home. Next year, who knows!

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Of course, there's...Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph!!

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Last year we had a star, but this year we have a bow.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? One on Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas morning!

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Crazy drivers, long lines and of course, the annual grinch!

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? I love red and gold! Our tree is filled with red/maroon/gold ornaments and has some poinsettias in it!

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Mom's brisket with mashed potatoes, corn and rolls!

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Brighton jewelry, dress clothes, Miss Dior Cherie perfume, pajamas, a new robe, house shoes, pashmina, gift cards, anything really!!! (Except the purple ceramic pumpkin :) )

I'm tagging anyone else who hasn't shared their holiday traditions!!