10 on the 10th: December!

Would you rather give up Christmas trees or Christmas cookies? I think this may surprise many of you, but I’d give up Christmas cookies. I can bake cookies, Christmas or otherwise, any time of the year, but I only put up Christmas trees one time a year. So, I’ll give up the cookies for the trees.

Would you rather get one amazing holiday gift or 10 just OK holiday gifts? It has been established that I’m shallow and superficial so my answer may, once again, surprise you. I’d rather receive one perfect and amazing gift than ten or even 20 just ok gifts. I wonder how my people feel when they unwrap their gifts. I do remember, when my kids were little, they would count to make sure each had received the same number of gifts! Gift giving is a bit of a gamble, isn’t it?

Would you rather wash your hair with Christmas cookie icing or cranberry salad? Hmmm…I do remember seeing many people being confused about what cranberry salad even was. In my family, we have had a couple different kinds of cranberry salad. The first, my favorite, consisted of diced fresh cranberries, chopped nuts, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and Cool Whip. The second was the first two (or maybe three) ingredients in a red (cherry, strawberry?) Jello salad. My mom discovered that one year and that became her go-to cranberry salad recipe. I despised it because the other was just so good. But, back to the question…I would definitely go with the cranberry salad because I think it would leave such a nice smell. I think I’d have to do quite a bit of cleaning out of the drain, though!

Would you rather surprise your people with gifts or shop from their lists? Most of the time, I try to do both. But, as my grands have gotten older, their tastes change with the wind it seems. And, the older kids (you know, the non-grands) just buy what they want as they want it so they’re tough. Nigel? That man is impossible…he really doesn’t like to get gifts of any kind. I always tell the kids the good things, and I’m left with buying him the other things! I guess, in this roundabout way, I’m saying I shop, mainly, from their lists.

Would you rather eat only the desserts or the main course for your entire holiday season (however long that may be)? Oh, this is a tough one. First, I have to decide what my entire holiday season is. I’m going to call it just Christmas Day. My first inclination is to say the desserts because I have a humongous sweet tooth. But, I also know how sick that would make me for days after so I’m going to say the main course. And, since it’s just one day (for me), that’s not too long to eat just the main course.

Would you rather watch “A Christmas Story” or “Elf” for the entire day of your holiday? I have never seen “A Christmas Story,” and “Elf” is fun. But, do I want to watch them for the entire day? Not really. But, I’ll go with “Elf” because I know what to expect, and I’ll just turn the tv off! Nobody said I couldn’t do that!

Would you rather listen to “All I Want for Christmas” or “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” for an entire week? Another tough one because, honestly, I don’t know that there’s any song I’d want to listen to for an entire week! But, given the two, I think I’d go for hippos! I can always tune it out and watch “Elf!”

Would you rather have a “Ho, Ho, Ho” Santa laugh or an evil Grinch cackle? This one is easy! I’m a cackler all the way! I’ve always had a soft spot for the Grinch anyway. There are rumors of a Grinch sequel. I wonder what they’d do with it. The second Grinch movie, starring Jim Carey, did a nice job of explaining the Grinch’s demeanor. So, would a sequel show him happily ensconced with his sweetie and living the good life? Sometimes, you just need to know when to leave things alone, right?

Would you rather wear red and green or silver and gold for the entire holiday season? I think I would go with red and green because you could choose variations on each color. You could do maroon and forest green, rust and olive, olive and maroon, rust and teal. There so many more possibilities than just silver and gold.

Wrap it up, Marsha!

Do you ever feel a bit like Cindy Lou Who? I know Christmas can be an emotionally draining time. We lost my uncle at Christmas time decades ago, and I always wondered if he realized the timing of his actions. I think Christmas is one of those times when you have to decide for yourself its meaning. For some, it’s just another day. For others, it’s a recognition of the promises God made to His people eons ago. And, for some, it’s a bit of both. I understand, as a Christian, I’m supposed to be more of the latter and much less of the former. I, however, love the entire season and my chances to give my people gifts. I also love all the glitz and glitter that goes with it. So, can we talk? Do you celebrate Christmas or a different holiday? What family traditions do you follow without fail? And, have you learned what cranberry salad is now? Please leave a comment or two, and we can talk. I promise to respond as soon as I can.

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