12 DoC tag!

I haven’t had much time to write/edit RoS lately, but I need to write something as it’s been about three days since I’ve written anything. Plus, it’s Christmastime, and I haven’t posted anything remotely resembling the Christmas spirit. I also just realized that I never updated my blog from Autumn colors to winter. Whoops. This shall be remedied in a few moments...

Many thanks to Angela R. Watts for providing this tag. Feel free to comment with your own answers below!

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Cookies or pie?

Hahaha, why would I choose just one? Cranberry pistachio cookies, or gingerbread men, and pecan tassies (it’s not pie, but I don’t like the store-bought pecan pies; too much syrup, not enough brown sugar and nuts.)

Hot coco or eggnog?

Again, both. But the eggnog has to be homemade (it used to be here, idk why they have the page up but not the recipe). I can’t stand store-bought anymore. It’s just so much thicker (vs. creamier), and the egg taste is a lot stronger. *blech*

Old Christmas music or new Christmas music?

It depends on my mood, and what atmosphere I would like, but mostly modern. Some favorites:
You're a Mean One (Jordan Smith)
Cactus Christmas (Brian Setzer Orchestra)
Christmas Medley (Clamavi De Profundis)
Carol of the Bells (Trans Siberian Orchestra, and for whatever reason some Kingdom Hearts clips go really well with the song)

White Christmas or Australian Christmas?

A white Christmas would be great, but they are few and far between. We had a series of snowfalls the week of Thanksgiving, then some rain, then gloomy dryness. There are a lot of clouds, though so far no snow has made it down into the valley. *sings* Yippe ky-oh-ky-ay Cactus Christmas.

Tree decorating or bedroom decorating?

Tree.

Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?

I prefer Christmas Eve, because tamales. The anticipation of the next day is nice, too (though it’s been a while since I felt that). Christmas Day consists mostly of opening presents, videotaping, eating strudel, and being glad beyond belief at not having to attend our extended family’s get-togethers.

Home Alone or Elf?

Both! Though Elf is a family favorite, while only a couple of us really enjoy Home Alone.

Hallmark or Mitch Rapp novels?

I'm not really a fan of either. XD
I prefer Hoops and Yoyo Ruin Christmas, and a Charles Dickens Christmas anthology. 

Ugly sweater or pretty outfit?

You’re not going to be able to make me choose between a lot of these things. XD

I have an ugly sweater I’m fond of, as it utilizes a Beanie Baby (specifically Jingles) in the center of a wreath. I made it myself. I may edit for pictures later.

A pretty outfit would be nice, but we don’t go out anywhere, and it would feel weird to be all dressed up while everyone else is in their jammies. Not that I don’t have any pretty outfits, I just don’t have much occasion to wear them.

Go caroling or act in a nativity scene?

Hmmm...nativity scene. I would love to go caroling, but I can't stay in one key for longer than a few seconds and I know that would be annoying for everyone else. :P

Be stuck in an airport during a blizzard (on Christmas) or home alone (on Christmas)?

Home alone. Because presumably the only reason I would be home alone is because I’ve moved out of state and neither me nor my family would be able to get to where the other is living. In which case, I would cry because I’m home alone, but also be happy because I would be able to do what I like to make it feel special.

Read the story of Jesus on Christmas Eve or Christmas day?

We used to read Jotham’s Journey at the beginning of the season, but that stopped once we got older.

Gift bags or wrapping paper?

Uh, wrapping paper. Because what’s the fun of opening presents if you can’t tear into it like a squirrel into a roll of paper towels? (I found out one camping trip that they will eat anything left on the table. Fun times.)

Reblog- Hazel West's Character Purgatory: Book Sale, Sneak Peek!

Book Sale!: So, the other day when I posted my sneak peek of The New Emperor's Concerto, I mentioned I was going to do a book sale to help raise money to hire a cover artist. I thought this would be a fun way to do so since I recently unhauled a lot of books that are in really good condition (some signed special editions I got in subscription boxes) and books are always great for Christmas gifts :)

The New Emperor's Concerto Sneak Peek!: So, if you've been following me on social media you might have seen me tease a bit about this book, but now that NaNo is over, I am officially starting promotion on it as I'm hoping for a February release.