Hi all
OK, so it's 4 sleeps til christmas and I thought I'd
have a liitle fun :o)
I found a Christmas Quiz that is going around in blogland,
...so here goes...
1. Egg nog or Chocolate? Well, we don't really do Egg nog here, so
I'd have to say Chocolate.....but, then again, it's so hot in Australia
at this time of year, so to be really honest, it would be more along
the lines of an ice cold beer!
I'd have to say Chocolate.....but, then again, it's so hot in Australia
at this time of year, so to be really honest, it would be more along
the lines of an ice cold beer!
2. Does Santa wrap the presents or just sit them under the tree?
Definately Wrapped and under the tree...coloured co-ordinated
too, so there is no confusion about who's gifts is who's lol!
Definately Wrapped and under the tree...coloured co-ordinated
too, so there is no confusion about who's gifts is who's lol!
3. Coloured lights on tree/house or white? Colour all the way!!!!
4. Do you hang Mistletoe? Again, this is not really big here,
although I wish it were! I can't seem to find it anywhere here,
or I surely would hang it on every door ;o)
although I wish it were! I can't seem to find it anywhere here,
or I surely would hang it on every door ;o)
5. When do you put your decorations up? I usually wait til December
1st, but this year I started early, it was about the 25th of November.
They stay up until the 12th day of Christmas/January 6th.
1st, but this year I started early, it was about the 25th of November.
They stay up until the 12th day of Christmas/January 6th.
6. What is your favourite holiday dish? Well, when I was younger, it
was definately a traditional roast meal...my Dad used to get
everything cooking...Turkey, duck, goose, chicken, ham, roast veges
and nearly anything else you could imagine.
was definately a traditional roast meal...my Dad used to get
everything cooking...Turkey, duck, goose, chicken, ham, roast veges
and nearly anything else you could imagine.
Christmas was HUGE at our house, the whole street used to come
(I'm not kidding!) These days, as it us usually in the high 30s
Celsius here in Australia (100 degrees+ for everyone that uses
Farenheit), I really enjoy my husbands Garlic prawns on the BBQ,
they are absolutely divine! Along with salads and antipasto platters
and all sorts of yummy finger foods :o)
(I'm not kidding!) These days, as it us usually in the high 30s
Celsius here in Australia (100 degrees+ for everyone that uses
Farenheit), I really enjoy my husbands Garlic prawns on the BBQ,
they are absolutely divine! Along with salads and antipasto platters
and all sorts of yummy finger foods :o)
7. Favourite holiday memory as a child? Everything! Like I said,
Christmas was Huge! My dad was truly Father Christmas in his own
right :o) those days were very special!
Christmas was Huge! My dad was truly Father Christmas in his own
right :o) those days were very special!
8. When and how did you find out the truth about Santa? To be
honest... I don't really know. I am the youngest of 6 kids and
I guess because my brothers and sisters 'knew' they made sure that
I knew too! I know it sounds sad, but christmas was still pretty
special :o) and it is probably why I try and make things extra special
for my children, I like to keep all of the magic of Santa alive and I
do everything I can to stop them from finding out lol, I have an
excuse for Everything!
honest... I don't really know. I am the youngest of 6 kids and
I guess because my brothers and sisters 'knew' they made sure that
I knew too! I know it sounds sad, but christmas was still pretty
special :o) and it is probably why I try and make things extra special
for my children, I like to keep all of the magic of Santa alive and I
do everything I can to stop them from finding out lol, I have an
excuse for Everything!
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas eve? No way! I do give my kids
new pyjamas on christmas eve though, so they will look great in
the photos in the morning!
new pyjamas on christmas eve though, so they will look great in
the photos in the morning!
10. How do you decorate your christmas tree? I used to be terrible
and not let anyone at all touch my tree, it had to be Perfect! hahaha
then I had kids :o) when my daughter was almost 4 I let her have
a go and she did an awesome job, so I let her do it and my boy
joined her this year with christmas carols and treats :o)
and not let anyone at all touch my tree, it had to be Perfect! hahaha
then I had kids :o) when my daughter was almost 4 I let her have
a go and she did an awesome job, so I let her do it and my boy
joined her this year with christmas carols and treats :o)
I have an array of decorations, some handmade, some with a story
behind them, every single tip is covered!
behind them, every single tip is covered!
11. Snow, love it or dread it? I have never experienced snow, infact
the closest I have been to snow is defrosting my freezer lol! As
much as I would love to experience a white christmas (and it
probably would be a nice change from our hot summers) I think
I would whinge and complain about the cold, we barely get to
0 degrees here and I complain!
the closest I have been to snow is defrosting my freezer lol! As
much as I would love to experience a white christmas (and it
probably would be a nice change from our hot summers) I think
I would whinge and complain about the cold, we barely get to
0 degrees here and I complain!
12. Can you Ice skate? Never really tried! My daughter got invited
to an iceskating party last year and I didnt get to go out on the ice
as I had my little boy who was not even 2 yet, he was too litle to
go out, maybe we should try this year :o)
to an iceskating party last year and I didnt get to go out on the ice
as I had my little boy who was not even 2 yet, he was too litle to
go out, maybe we should try this year :o)
13. Do you remebr your favourite gift? Hmmm, well my kids were
born pretty close to christmas, so they would be it hahaha and
anything they make for me. Simple things are often the best!
born pretty close to christmas, so they would be it hahaha and
anything they make for me. Simple things are often the best!
14. What's the most important thing about the holidays for you?
My kids!
Its all about making it magic for them. I like to include a bit of
religion too so that it is not all totally commercial!
My kids!
Its all about making it magic for them. I like to include a bit of
religion too so that it is not all totally commercial!
15. What is your favourite holiday dessert? Anything made with
icecream, you know the recipes you pick up in all the magazines
this time of year!
Oh and definately a few yummy Cocktails!!!
icecream, you know the recipes you pick up in all the magazines
this time of year!
Oh and definately a few yummy Cocktails!!!
16. What's your favourite holday tradition? The kids choose 2
new tree decorations every year, they will get thes for there
own trees when they are older, we usually find something
that reflects them in the last year!
Also love the fun of Avent calendars, I make them different
ones each year and they also have matchbox surprises each
day...they open a box and it has something we have to do
together as a family, it could be watching movies, going to
the park, baking some treats, christmas crafts etc, they are
really enjoying it this year. Oh and ofcourse, having a look at
everyone's christmas lights too.
new tree decorations every year, they will get thes for there
own trees when they are older, we usually find something
that reflects them in the last year!
Also love the fun of Avent calendars, I make them different
ones each year and they also have matchbox surprises each
day...they open a box and it has something we have to do
together as a family, it could be watching movies, going to
the park, baking some treats, christmas crafts etc, they are
really enjoying it this year. Oh and ofcourse, having a look at
everyone's christmas lights too.
17. What tops your tree? My Dad's last Christmas Angel!
She is looking a little weary these days, but I just can not
ever replace her, she means too much to me!
She is looking a little weary these days, but I just can not
ever replace her, she means too much to me!
18. Which do you prefer, Giving or receiving? Definately
Giving! I like to see people's faces when they open there gifts
and pray that they will like them lol!
Giving! I like to see people's faces when they open there gifts
and pray that they will like them lol!
19. Candy Canes: Yuck or yummy? I don't mind one or two, I
like them more for decoration than anything :o)
like them more for decoration than anything :o)
20. Favourite Christmas show? "Scrooge" the 1971 musical
version starring Albert Finney.
It's the one I remember most as a kid and
I have never found a version that I enjoy as much!
version starring Albert Finney.
It's the one I remember most as a kid and
I have never found a version that I enjoy as much!
21. Saddest Christmas song? I'm not sure that I know any sad ones!
22. What is your favourite Christmas song? really, just one hahahaha,
well at the moment, it would be "O Holy Night" and
Wham's "Last Christmas".
well at the moment, it would be "O Holy Night" and
Wham's "Last Christmas".
Phew I am done! why not join in the fun, you know you want to ;o)
Thanks for stopping by
Happy Christmas
and happy crafting
Peta xoxox
yep the christmas dos that grandad used to throw def the best!! and miss them but because of him we make christmas special for our own families.i think he will be looking down proud of us remembering what christmas is all about.
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sounds like you have many happy Christmas memories and are making lots for your children too.
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merry xmas Peta.xx
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