
I was reading through a few of my favorite food blogs today and ran across a fun 20 Questions-type meme at Kate in the Kitchen. Really now, who am I to resist a holiday inspired meme?
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Nog!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
Wraps; although for many years as a kid, we’d find our presents already “at play” by the tree.
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?
Red & White on the tree — no lights in my windows, but various colors of other lights around the house.
4. Do you hang mistletoe?
Usually, although I haven’t yet this year.
5. When do you put your decorations up?
First week of December, if all goes well.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
I don’t know if this is really considered a “holiday” dish, but on Christmas morning my mom always makes “Monkey Bread” for breakfast, which is a gooey cinnamon bubble ring. So traditionally, that would have to be my pick. Although I guess that’s sort of a dessert?
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child:
Wow … I don’t think I have just one, it’s more of a cumulative nostalgia.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
Say what?
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
Never — that’s blasphemy!
10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?
Seems strange I guess, but I have a patriotic/Americana theme on my tree, complete with flags, stars, Uncle Sam and a patriotic Santa. Of course it may also have something to do with the fact that my birthday is July 4th and I have accumulated a lot of related acoutrements:

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it?
Love it — unless I have to drive in it.
12. Can you ice skate?
Yes, but not very well.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
I remember one year I got a gumball machine … I’m not sure it was my favorite gift, but I was really excited about it. I spent that winter holed up in my room — reading books and chewing gum. A lot of gum.
14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you?
Tradition and seeing my family, who I don’t get to see as often as I’d like.
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert?
My grandma makes this sugar custard pie with a whipped cream topping that I just love. It’s all white, so she always calls it “snow pie” and it’s my favorite thing.
16. What tops your tree?
A primative, rusty star.
17. Which do you prefer giving or Receiving?
Sounds hokey, but I really do love giving gifts. The whole process of picking a special item for a certain person, wrapping and then seeing them open the gift is really fun.
18. What is your favorite Christmas Song?
Oh Holy Night
19. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum??
Yum! (In moderation.)
20. What do you serve for Christmas dinner?
We usually have a baked ham, potatoes, bread, noodles, green bean casserole, corn and sweet potatoes.
Of course since this is a meme … you should feel free to catch the fever and answer them yourself!