Posted by miss d at bl-cods-cmsales.ads.iu.edu on December 23, 2003 at 10:41:39:
In Reply to: Deadly Christmas Poll posted by PantherModern on December 23, 2003 at 08:59:00:
: ...but I feel so non-jolly right now that I just need to air it.
I'm with you - I'm so not into the spirit this year!
: 1. LUST - You can spend the night in front of the fireplace with some eggnog (or alcohol) and one person - who is it?
Matty D.
: 2. PRIDE - What do you consider to be the "best gift" you've ever given someone at Christmas? (and virginity doesnt count)
The "big gift" I get my son every year that he invariably waits until the last minute to ask for, at which time is almost impossible to find, and by the time I do, not only am I the greatest mom in the world, but also bald from having pulled my hair out.
: 3. GLUTTONY - Does your family have any holiday ritual of foods consumed on Christmas Eve or Christmas day?
Eh - the "traditional" dinner - turkey, ham, and all the fixins.
: 4. ANGER - Whats the shittiest thing thats ever happened on a Christmas which ALMOST or SUCCEEDED IN destroying your Christmas spirit?
I've got nothing here - Christmas is usually the only day of the year my whole family manages not to fight.
: 5. ENVY - Did someone you know get a gift for Christmas that honestly made you jealous? What was it?
Nope.
: 6. SLOTH - How long ago were you dont with your Christmas shopping, or have you even started? Is this the normal pattern you follow?
I finished last night, and yes, I always end up with my back against the wall, time wise.
: 7. GREED - How important are the material possessions to all that is Christmas? Saints aside - we all like gifts... be semi-honest.
Honestly? I really don't care about getting presents. Especially this year - my dad being healthy is the best gift I've ever received in my life and all that I wanted.
: Oh, and buy me gifts:
I'm kinda low on cash - kinda low being a major understatement - so can you give me some ideas that are realistic? And cheap?