Christmas Party Friday's Complete the Sentences with Critty Joy

My favorite part of December is... holiday cheer. There's just something about December that makes people smile. The lights, the carols, the coming together to make Christmas out of whatever you have.

The Christmas song I can listen to over and over is... White Christmas, Bing Crosby. Holiday Inn and White Christmas were staples when I was growing up. When I first moved from Florida to Michigan, I was so upset about moving so far from everything I knew. I remember writing my own version about dreaming of a green Christmas with palm trees. Though this year, we could put TobyMac's Christmas This Year on repeat and I wouldn't mind. I also like Music Box and Music Box Blues (and all the rest of the Christmas music) by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

My favorite Christmas gift when I was a child was... I was a spoiled child. I received way too many toys which didn't mean much to me after I got them. Horrible, isn't it? I remember when I started getting clothes for Christmas. Then it wasn't so much fun, because I couldn't spend the rest of Christmas day playing with clothes. I wasn't that kind of girl and they were that kind of clothes.

If traveling anywhere in the world were an option I would spend Christmas... Aberdeen. When I spent Christmas there, I loved the lights and the decorations and the baby Christmas tree we had in the corner of our flat. Besides what would be more Christmasy than the UK?

Christmas movies are... super cheezy but I still love them. Seriously, the cheezier the better - I mentioned my love for holiday cheer. I especially love the many, many versions of A Christmas Carol. I miss ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas.

My must have Christmas treats include... Life Savers Sweet Storybooks (a pack with 8 rolls). We got them every year in our stockings. The year I didn't (when Mom finally realized we were too old for stockings or perhaps when there were children in the family again) I felt so disappointed and like something was missing.

Decorating for the season looks like.... um, nothing at my house. Several of my friends intentionally don't bother to decorate for Christmas since they go visit their families. I just don't have any Christmas decorations. Well, I have a tree, but I never put it up due to an unfortunate incident with a spider that makes me afraid there are more spiders in the box. So, I guess, my Christmas decor this year is a pre-lit Christmas tree box. But, if I could decorate my way, the tree would be full of my childhood ornaments and others that were gifts. There would be a wreath on the front door and stockings for me and Mara (the cat) hung by our imaginary fireplace. And an advent wreath. I've really wanted to celebrate advent at home in the past few years.

When it comes to Christmas gifts I prefer to... give than receive. Years ago (when I wasn't a responsible adult with bills) I loved going to the mall with my best friend to find the perfect gift for my family and friends.

The Christmas season makes me feel... usually, all warm and fuzzy - like I am curled up next to a roaring fire with a cup of hot chocolate while it gently snows outside. But this year, I feel like I should be giving more rather than sitting back and saying I can't afford to give anything.

To me Christmas means... Bringing people together and that warm feeling of holiday cheer. Not very deep or spiritual, I know.

Won't you join us at the Christmas party?