Gracey's Space

Wrapping Paper or gift bags? I really like both, but I chose only wrapping paper this year because everything had to be mailed. Unlike Chelle, I make gift bags very pretty with the tissue paper! :)

Real tree or artificial? As a kid, our tree was always real and most times we would chop it down ourselves. When my parents moved into their new house and I went off to college, it started being artificial. I prefer real but my husband loves his artificial one he bought when he was single and I have to admit that it looks real.

When do you put up the tree? It's usually right after Thanksgiving, but we didn't put one up this year. The apartment we are in is pretty small so there isn't much room. That is what happens when you move from a 4 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom apartment! There will be a huge tree at Jer's dads house and snow everywhere in Michigan, so I won't be missing out.

Do you like eggnog? I'm with you, Chelle, on this one. Ick!!!! Hate the stuff. Only buy it because Jer loves it. I won't kiss him after he drinks it......too gross!

Favorite gift received as a child? I really don't remember what my favorite present was as a child. I remember being jealous that my cousin got something that I thought was better....what an ungrateful brat I was back then! :)

Do you have a nativity scene? No, I don't have one yet, but I have seen many that I would like to get.

Hardest person to buy for? I would have to say my dad is pretty hard to shop for, but I think my mom is even harder unless I get her jewelry!

Easiest person to buy for? Jeremy since I know him so well. The problem though is I tell everyone else in the family what he would like and then there is nothing left for me to get him.

Mail or email Christmas cards? I have never had someone email me a Christmas card before. I mail them but I don't mail them to every person that I know......stamps are way too expensive nowadays.

Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Nothing really stands out in my mind except for when I was a kid, my grandma always and I do mean ALWAYS would buy me underwear. Gosh, I hated that!

Favorite Christmas movie? White Christmas

When do you start shopping for Christmas? I try to do it year round so I only have maybe two or three things left to buy near Thanksgiving time. Since we had a hectic year moving and all, I did my shopping early November.

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I haven't recycled a Christmas present, but I've recycled other presents, like birthdays.

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? My mom's Polish cookies/pastries. I helped her last year make them. I wish I was with them again this Christmas, but my husband deserves to see his dad and stepmom this year.

Clear lights or colored on the tree? I have mixed feelings on this one. I think it depends on how you are decorating your tree.

Favorite Christmas song? Hark The Herald Angels Sing

Travel at Christmas or stay home? We definitely travel since our families are spread apart everywhere across the U.S.

Can you name all of Santa’s Reindeer? I was never good with remembering names.

Angel on the tree top or a star? I like having an angel on the top of the tree.

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning!!! I do not like opening presents Christmas Eve.

Most annoying thing about this time of year? The crowds in the stores....I just don't like crowds!

Favorite ornament theme or color? My favorite ornament....that is just too hard. I have alot of ornaments from my childhood that my mom sent me last year, and they all bring back great memories.

Favorite Christmas dinner? I absolutely love to have a great ham for dinner. No turkey!

What do you want for Christmas this year? I would like new running shoes....mine are starting to get a little ragged.