1. Are you cooking this year for Thanksgiving? If not, who will and where will you be?
Sort of - we're going to my boyfriend's sister's house - his parents have the turkey, she has desserts, and I have ALL side dishes, yikes.
2. On average, when you travel for Thanksgiving, how far do you go?
The farthest I've ever gone is 45 minutes - we have only ever celebrated with local family.
3. Or....if you have families at your home, are the gatherings large or small?
Big - my family tends to invite friends, family on the inlaws side, etc. I think our smallest has been like 20 people.
4. Even eat out at a restaurant for Thanksgiving?
Nope. I think that defeats the purpose of all the fun of cooking and baking all day.
5. When do you start shopping for Christmas gifts?
Previously, December. This year, I started in August though. And I'm almost done
6. Do you decorate/get a tree for your home for the holidays?
Yes, always. My boyfriend and I go the day after Thanksgiving to get it, and decorate the house for the holidays.
7. What is your most favorite holiday song?
I like all of them!
8. Do you join in with holiday festivites at work?
My job doesn't really do anything.
9. Are you an early shopper (starting in November) or a last minute shopper (last week up til Christmas Eve?)
This year my goal is to be done by Thanksgiving.
10. What other activites do you engage in to get you into the holiday spirit?
I love driving around looking at lights, and a local ampitheatre does holiday sing alongs that I love going to.
11. Do you attend church on Christmas morning?
No, Christmas Eve.
12. Favorite television programs during the holidays?
All the classic movies.
13. How much vacation time do you take during the holidays?
Normally, only Christmas Day, but this year I'm flying to Oregon to visit family the week in between Christmas and New Years.
14. Do attend New Year's functions or spend quiet evenings at home?
I love big parties, fun dresses, and lots of friends.
15. Ever been to Times Square?
Yes, but not for New Years.
16. Do you remember where you were for Y2K?
A house party.
17. What do you do as far as charity / community service during this time of year?
Some of my friends and I founded a non profit called Charity Sisters, and our next big event is a Guitar Hero tournament on December 8th - all proceeds go to the Children's Burn Foundation.
18. If there is one thing that you could outlaw during the holidays, what would it be?
Nothing, I love all of the craziness of this time of year.
19. If you care to share, who is that one relative that is the most embarrasing one to have around for the holidays?
Hm, none of them.
20. By the end of it all, how much do you think you will have spent?
Yikes, my boyfriend and I already spent WAY too much. A power wheels Cadillac for our 4 year old nephew? What were we thinking?
Oh well, tis better to give, right?