Jingle My Bells

A holiday meme -- Thanks GolfWidow, via That Gay Chick


1. Wrapping or gift bags? Generally, neither. I prefer sending cards. It says more than a gift. This year I've been working on a video card and I'm pretty excited about that as it will be the first time the friends and family I won't be with can actually see and hear me...I hope to have it done by the end of the week.

2. Real or artificial tree? I think they kick you out of West Hollywood and take away your gay card if you put up a plastic tree. The only plastic we like here in L.A. is implanted under our skin!

3. When do you put up the tree? This year is the fist time in a long time I've put up a tree. It's unlikely I would have done so on my own, but my roommate and I decided to throw a party for all the orphans (friends like us who stayed local rather than traveling back home -- nobody is actually from Los Angeles). IMO the appropriate time is about a week or two before. We put ours up this past weekend.

4. When do you take the tree down? Hopefully before kitty knocks it down.

5. Do you like eggnog? Only with rum. In fact, just give me the rum.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? My first big boy bike -- a 10 speed! Damn, I'm old. I don't even think they make those anymore.

7. Do you have a nativity scene? Sweet baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Yes, I do. My mom sent me a ceramic figurine set with the three wise men several years ago. I put it out every year.

8. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Anything wool. I'm allergic.

9. Mail or email Christmas cards? Both, plus the aforementioned video card.

10. Favorite Christmas Movie? The Ref

11. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I never stop shopping, it's just not for Christmas. Or for anyone else. The joy of giving to yourself is even more rewarding.

12. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Like any holiday, the best part of the whole thing is the candy.

13. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Both, of course. The more festive, the gayer!

14. Favorite Christmas song? Little Drummer Boy

15. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Home. White Christmas? No thanks. Give me palm trees and go-go boys!

16. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Smelly, Scratchy, Bitey, Roadkill, Grumpy and Marvin.

17. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star.

18. Open the presents Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning? As a kid, we would open our gifts to each other on the Eve, then Santa's gifts the day of...now I don't do either.

19. Most annoying thing about this time of year? The mania. And that the promotions for the season practically start in July.

20. Do you decorate your tree in any specific theme or color? Shiny.

21. What do you leave for Santa? Pizza and beer.

22. Least favorite holiday song? I can't stand most Christmas songs, they are annoying and overplayed. Except 'Silver Bells.' Damn! Now that's stuck in my head. Forget it, I hate that one too.

23. Favorite ornament? I made a sleigh out of popsicle sticks when I was in grade K, I think that's still my favorite.


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