Holidays Coming Up -so what do u do for them?

[princessbelle]

Holidays are so very important to me. Give me a tiny reason to get excited about something or a par-ty and i'm all over it.

I usually find a Halloween party to go to. Last year I was "Alice in Wonderland" not exactly the kids version. Had a blast too...from what I remember.

Thanksgiving, me and my kids (even since they are grown they still do this with me) volunteer at the Meals on Wheels and deliver thanksgiving dinner to those that can't get out of their homes, those without families ect. OMG it is a blessing. We have done that since the boys were 5 and 8 and who are now 22 and 25 and it is a wonderful tradition that I pray they never grow out of. At night we have our own meal but usually we are so tired from the day and sick of the smell of turkey we usually just eat a sandwich.

Christmas is amazing. Christmas I'm a kid and I live for the decorations, the music, the lights, the tree, the sparkle and glitter of the season; Hot chocolate, fires in the fireplace, family and friends. I still can't sleep on Christmas eve and i'm up by 4 am calling family and friends yelling...."santa came". My mom cooks a huge breakfast with all of the southern cookin imaginable including "red eye gravey". We feast, we sing "happy birthday to Jesus" and we exchange gifts. and...yes I still believe in Santa *smiles. I usually end up working on Christmas day and I always try to do it in the afternoon when things settle down.

I love Holidays...I love getting together and having a blast...no matter what the occasion.

I understand about loss and how that puts an ache in the pit of some of our stomachs. I feel it too and my heart goes out to those that have to face the holidays with that emptiness. I am no exception I promise you and I send a gentle hug to those that go through that and those that are going through it for the first time this year.

Happy holidays to all and to all a good night.

[MysticOceansFL]

This Halloween I'm considering going to Orlando for the bash this year if my health allows me to do so and around Thanksgiving I usually light three candles one for my mother and grand mother and one for friends who I know died of aids, and I say a prayer to my friends and family wishing them a safe and happy holidays , and second I go with a group of people from bible studies and we go christmas caroling at the hopsital. and thats about it.

[Gemme]

I'm a holiday-er type. I love, love, LOVE to shop...especially during the holiday season. There's a buzz and energy in the air that's absolutely vibrant. I love giving gifts too. It's nice to receive, but I'm at the point where, if it's not a gift card, it won't fit and/or I won't like it. Other than that, I'm a holiday lover.

BUT

I'm not a natural hostess. I'll do the Turkey Day dinner with a couple of folks or go to a potluck type event with friends. My kitchen's too small to be spending all or even half the day in.

Our complex has a lot of kids, so I'm sure we'll get hit with plenty of sugar-craving kids for Hallow's Eve. Costumes are a plus.

As for working...when a holiday would come up, I'd take it since I didn't have kids and I could always use the holiday pay.

For Christmas, I'd like to keep things simple with dinner in and yes, Organic, we can go to a movie.

My first official job was in a theatre and I HATED working the holidays. For those that don't like the usual fare and don't want to hang at home all day on Christmas, the movies will be up and running. Always.

[scootebaby]

[QUOTE=ravfem;192267]i'm one who prefers to give than get, especially when the person getting understands how much i love it and skips the whole, "but i didn't get you anything" spiel.
QUOTE]

finally...someone who likes to give without expecting something in return...my addy is Papa Johns in Ft Pierce...or if u wanna make it personal get with JO and get our addy plus she can tell u what i like

[ravfem]

Originally Posted by scootebaby

finally...someone who likes to give without expecting something in return...my addy is Papa Johns in Ft Pierce...or if u wanna make it personal get with JO and get our addy plus she can tell u what i like

(you can thank me later for fixin your quote button)

*sigh* ya know Scooteeeeeeee, it's only cause you obviously want me that i don't squish your head between my thumb & index finger.

i already have your gift picked out anyway, so there.

[scootebaby]

Originally Posted by ravfem

(you can thank me later for fixin your quote button)

*sigh* ya know Scooteeeeeeee, it's only cause you obviously want me that i don't squish your head between my thumb & index finger.

i already have your gift picked out anyway, so there.

damn JO told huh.....last time i trust her with info like that....lmao

and my quote button is just fine thank you Ms Cant Ride a Trike

what is it??? what is it??????? does Jo know??? not that i could get it out of her *looking around whistling*

[ravfem]

Originally Posted by scootebaby

damn JO told huh.....last time i trust her with info like that....lmao

and my quote button is just fine thank you Ms Cant Ride a Trike

what is it??? what is it??????? does Jo know??? not that i could get it out of her *looking around whistling*

i discovered something about me a while back.....

i like being evil



sometimes

[scootebaby]

Originally Posted by ravfem

i discovered something about me a while back.....

i like being evil



sometimes

u r such a derailer...grab ur (PUSH dont ride it on over to the kitchen....JO removed the curbs for u----i'll deal with her later)