
Originally Posted by
Mistletoe
They
are lively, but over the top with gifts isn't true. I'd rather give surprise gifts for no reason throughout the year instead of tons per person at Christmas (making the Christmas Spirit live on

) And although I love to be in front of a fire, there
are situations that will get me to brave the cold- caroling, sleigh rides, sledding, building a snowman, etc.
I like the line in yours about feeling magical- that's true for me- I just want to take all the happiness in.

Was yours accurate?
Very nice!
I like your thoughts on letting the spirit of Christmas last all year. There's a song about that...Oh yeah, it's from A Muppet Christmas Carol:
"It Feels Like Christmas"
It is the season of the heart
A special time of caring
The ways of love made clear
It is the season of the sprit
The message if we hear it
Is make it last all year...
I love that song and the message it tells us. :D
Mine was pretty accurate...

Originally Posted by
PumpkinJack81
For you, the holidays are about celebration. You enjoy all the fun and fellowship that the holidays bring.
You celebrate the holidays in a minimalist style. You are likely to only give one great present and decorate your house with a few special items.
During the holidays, you feel magical. You love all of the decorations and how happy people are. You like to sit back and take it all in.
You think the holidays should be nostalgic and sweet. The holidays bring out your inner child.
Your favorite holiday memories strongly evoke your senses. You are vividly aware of all the tastes, smells, and sounds of the holidays.
I do love all the fun the holidays bring and enjoy being with family and loved ones. My wife and I try to only give one great present to our relatives, although sometimes you can't help getting some other things that are perfect for certain people.
While I have a lot of decorations, they're not tacky and are all very special to me in one way or another. I love looking at Christmas lights and decorations on/at people's houses!
And the holidays definitely bring otu my inner child!
Not that I hid my inner child at all, but I feel like a kid all over again at Christmastime.
And yes, certain smells do bring back fond Christmas memories from the past...As do certain songs and TV specials.