A Little Christmas Meme
I saw this one on BlogHer and I couldn't pass it up.
1. What is guaranteed to make you smile over the holidays?
The
thundering roarsound of my childrenexplodingrunning down the stairs on Christmas morning.
2. What makes you weepy during the holidays?
I'm not generally a weeper, but there is one thing that gets me EVERY TIME. Do you remember the movie Santa Claus Is Coming To Town? And remember when Kris Kringle meets the Winter Warlock and teaches him to walk, and they sing that little song, "Just Put One Foot In Front Of the Other"? That song has always made me cry like a baby.
3. How will you spend Christmas Eve and Day?
Christmas Eve it will be just my little clan--Hubs and the four kids. We'll go to church at 5, drive around and look at lights, come home to a pork roast, open pajamas (which I finished, thankyouverymuch), do our last Jesse Tree ornament, and go to bed. Christmas morning there will be much shrill screaming and tossing of wrapping paper, and a yummy breakfast thanks to Mary's recipe. Then my brother, his family and my parents will be joining us Christmas afternoon here for yet another gift exchange.
4. What was your most memorable Christmas and why?
On Christmas Day of '98 I had an 18 month old and a 1 month old, and we celebrated our Christmas amid boxes packed for a cross-country move that was scheduled for three days later. Utter chaos. And yet, by the grace of God, I was able to feel complete peace--a true Christmas miracle.
5. Christmas form letters from friends -- pro or con?
Great big giant PRO.
6. In your home is Christmas more of a religious or secular observance?
Very spiritual, with plenty of lighthearted fun thrown in.
7. What is your favorite Christmas Carol?
O Holy Night. Is it even humanly possible to hear that song without chills overtaking your whole body?
8. What is your deepest prayer for the world this Christmas?
If you want to play along, consider yourself tagged!
