My first Christmas memory is:  Mom or dad taking us kids (four or five of us at the time) on a drive to look at Christmas lights, while the other parent stayed home to "do the supper dishes" and when we got home, Santa had come to our house! 

I think Santa Claus should be an inspiration for us to give to those who truly need things, and less a human ATM of gifts. 

If I could play with one toy from my childhood it would be:  Pepper, my Teddy Bear.

When I sat on Santa's lap I was really thinking: I don't remember sitting on Santa's lap.

I am (naughty or nice or both or whatever you like):  usually nice.  

If I could have on experience for the holidays versus getting a gift it would be going to hear live music.  

What confuses me about the holidays is how the financial stress and too much to do means I'm sometimes more grinchy than merry. 

Spending time with relatives is the best part of the season.  At least it was this year. 

The best present I got for Christmas is:  my brother and his partner provided hotel rooms and lodging at their house --  and some great meals -- for all  23 people in my immediate family (minus my daughter who's in Korea) so we were all  together for the first time in eight years.

If I could add one idea to the folklore of Christmas it would be have people read stories or essays that remind them of the spirit of what Christmas is all about.

My favorite part of the Christmas meal is:  can't choose a favorite -- it's all good.

The "Peace on Earth" part of Christmas is too often lost in the frenzy.

I am reading "The Time Traveler's Wife" this holiday season. (I did some of my gift shopping at Half Price Books and got myself a couple presents.) 

My wish for everyone this Christmas is:  may you be with people you love, be in good health, and know that you have a place to stay and good food to eat.

 I don't still play Santa Claus at my house.  But it was fun to be with my nieces and nephews who still believe. 

If I could see one movie this Christmas Day it would be:  I'll see movies later.  I'd rather play cards or spend time with my family.

If I won the Mega Millions today, I would:  start a foundation and anonymously give $$ to struggling non-profits and deserving individuals and causes. 

This year, Christmas is:  loud, wonderful, and snowy!

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Merry Christmas to All, and to all a blessed New Year.