Stolen without regret from Adele.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?

   Wrapping paper. But not a lot of it; I’m still on the same roll that I bought several years ago.

2. Real tree or artificial?

   Artificial. Because you can just pack it back in the box for next year.

3. When do you put up the tree?

   When I can be bothered. A week yesterday, if I recall correctly.

4. When do you take the tree down?

   On or before the 6^th of January.

5. Do you like eggnog?

   Never tried it. And I’ll wager that TLG is thinking an X-Factor reference as she reads this…

6. Favorite gift received as a child?

   The big box that a Thomas the Tank Engine set came in, back n the day. Either that or the Atari 2600ST.

7. Hardest person to buy for?

   Everyone, because I have no idea about presents. At all.

8. Easiest person to buy for?

   Myself.

9. Do you have a nativity scene?

   I do, yes. Although I tend to call it a crib.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?

    No, thank you.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?

    Very few really bad ones, I can make the most of most of them…

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?

    You can’t beat The Great Escape, can you?

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?

    If Christmas is on a Wednesday or later, the week of Christmas. Otherwise, the week before.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?

    Yes. Some boxes of chocolate have been passed on.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas

    Lots. Lots and lots and lots.

16. Lights on the tree?

    Yes.

17. Favorite Christmas song?

    Fairytale of New York

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?

    It’s been either me ma’s house or my uncles for ever. Can’t remember which it’ll be this year…

19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer’s?

    No, but I do know that there isn’t a Rudolph to be found in there…

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?

    Technically, there’s a cherub there.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?

    When I get round to it.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?

    The enforced fuss about it.

23. Favorite ornament theme or color?

    I don’t particularly have one.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?

    The usual: turkey, ham, roasties, gravy, and maybe even some veg.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?

    Books, DVDs, and the company of some half decent people please.