December 16, 2006
Saturday Question
On Saturdays I'll try to come up with some "out there" question that just makes you stop and think about something not so important. Think of it as a mini vacation. If you have any ideas drop me a line and we'll throw it in here. Who knows, it might be fun.
OK - Here goes: What is your VERY favorite part of the holiday season?
For me, that is a tough one. I love Christmas. I love the music, the decorating, the shopping for just that special thing for that special someone. I love the goodies, the time spent with loved ones. All of it. I love it all.
This year is weird. Other than that couple of days right after Halloween I haven't heard any Christmas music at all - except for what I'm finding on the blogs. I never set my stereo up here and the CD player doesn't work on the computer so it's been kinda quiet.
The only decoration I have up is a beautiful Santa Harvey and TNT brought me when they came for Thanksgiving. I collect them (Santas, not Harvey & TNT) and this one is beautiful. But no tree, no garland, no lights, no angels. Nada. Kinda sparse around here.
I didn't do any baking this year (again). No candy, no bars, no special cookies. One, who will eat them other than me? And I sure as hell don't need 'em. But ohhhh I love the smell of a home when there is baking going on.
But I have to say, the one thing I am very excited about is the giving of the gifts. I love to give things. Really. I love finding just that right thing that someone won't really expect but that I'm pretty sure they'll love. I always make a point of giving something that will MEAN something. Be it a joke thats been shared, something I know they've admired but wouldn't think to get for themselves. Or just something that every time I see it I think of them. I try to get something that I like also, because it's a gift. From me. I don't want someone to think WTF??!! every time they see it.
So - for me my very favorite part of the holidays is giving gifts to those I love. What about you? What's your favorite part???
Posted by Tammi at December 16, 2006 08:24 AM | TrackBackThat's it... the giving of gifts. Finding something meaningful, either to the giftee or the both of us...
But I don't mind being on the receiving end, either... ;)
Have a great trip and be safe, Tammi!
Posted by: pam at December 16, 2006 12:30 PMI most enjoy watching my kids and their excitement of the entire season. The joy and happiness they show when we were decorating our tree, their smiles at seeing all the holiday lights, and of course watching their eyes light up when they see all of the presents underneath the tree.
Posted by: ktreva at December 16, 2006 02:06 PMI love the music, I don't know what it is about Christmas music but I could listen to it all year long if I didn't get those strange looks.
Posted by: Quality Weenie at December 16, 2006 02:32 PMI feel bad saying this. I really do. But this year? It's teh cookies.
Posted by: Bou at December 16, 2006 10:43 PMI am really enjoying The Collective this year....
they are thrilled with Christmas, they have enjoyed everything from the decorating, and the lights, and the nativity, cookies...oh and Santa. They have made the holiday a pleasure!!
Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at December 17, 2006 09:27 AMTwo things - The joy in my kids' hearts and gathering with family and eating all day long!
Posted by: Maranda Rites at December 17, 2006 12:14 PMTwo words: Christmas lights. I actually prefer Halloween... it's my Christmas. Dressing up, free candy, and scaring little kids (but not too badly, just in a fun way...) what could be better. But as for the "Holidays", I like the lights.