Christmas around the World

1. Are you religious? I am a Christian
   
2. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced? Seriously for 4 years Intermediate
   
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting? Quilting, sewing, crochet, rug hooking
   
4. Favorite color(s)? greens and reds
   
5. Do you collect anything? salt and ppepper shakers
   
6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals? no
   
7. Do you have any pets? one dog
   
8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate? coffee
   
9. Cookies or Sweets? cookies
   
10. Do you knit socks? yes
    
11. If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits) lace and socks
    
12. Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do? yes I have about 500 ornaments
    
13. Favorite holiday treats? pecan divinity and grapefruits
    
14. Favorite holiday smells? cookies baking
    
15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate. We celebrate in traditional ways. We put up a tree, hang stockings, put up lights on the house, bake cookies
    
16. What are your favorite holiday traditions? Christmas morning coffee cake
    
17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....” family and praising God for sending his son
    
18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….? lace ornament
    
19. What was your favorite gift you've ever received? Or given?My favorite gift I've given would have to be the puppy for my son. His coming to our room that morning telling us to get up because something was making noise in our living room was precious.
    
20. When do you start your Christmas? I start making in August and buying in October. I like to be finished with gifts by Thanksgiving so the season is peaceful.
    
21. Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them? yes I usually buy them
    
22. What is your favorite Christmas dish? No favorites
    
23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do? offer them refreshments
    
24. When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Christmas morning
    
25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both? Both