Christmas This or That?

Christmas Tree With Baubles

I was browsing my usual list of bloggers that I enjoy reading and stumbled upon a post from Just Georgia Rose. She is currently doing a Christmas series on her blog and included a Christmas edition of This or That. I really loved what she came up with and thought I would add my own thoughts here. Definitely go check out her post here and continue the chain. Also thought I'd add since this will probably be my last "Christmas" centered post for the year that as we begin to enjoy the fruits of our labor this season let us not forget the true reason for the season which is our savior, Jesus Christ's birth. :)

1 | Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Christmas day. My family never really did much on Christmas eve, but I still remember waking up in the morning to Christmas music which signaled that my siblings and I could come downstairs. We'd read the nativity story in Luke and then open one present before breakfast. It was always such a great time, and I can't imagine picking Christmas eve instead. (Especially since that tends to be the last-minute stress day to get any last-minute stocking stuffers.)

2 | Wrapping Paper or Gift Bags?

Gift Bags. I won't lie I am a terrible gift wrapper. Can I and do I still wrap presents from time to time? Yes, but I definitely prefer a good gift bag topped with an obnoxious amount of tissue paper and twine.

3 | Christmas Party or Cosy Night In?

I'm a big Christmas party food gal, but I have never and will never be a night owl. Even if I do choose to spend the night at a Christmas party I tend to bow out around 11 (*coughs* 10:30) because deep down I'm a grandma.

4 | "Love Actually" or "The Holiday"?

I have a confession to make...I haven't seen either of these Christmas movies. My favorite Christmas movie is actually The Last Flight Before Christmas which is shown on Lifetime.

5 | Giving Presents or Receiving Presents

To be totally honest I'm a fan of both. I always love surprising my friends with presents during Christmas, but I would be lying if I said I don't love to read heartfelt notes around this time too. Christmas is a great time for giving and this is just one of the many aspects that make me love this season.


What are you excited for this Christmas season?

37 comments

  1. JenniferDecember 23, 2019 4:54 PM

    I love wrapping presents!

    Jennifer
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  2. Reckless diary by Anya DryaginaDecember 23, 2019 5:28 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
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  3. Vicky CahyagiDecember 23, 2019 11:13 PM

    Nice info. Have a great holiday. God blessed you

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:22 PM

      Thank you Vicky! Happy you enjoyed the post!

      - Avalon

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  4. JyotiDecember 24, 2019 1:54 AM

    I really love the holiday season! Merry Christmas! Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:22 PM

      Awww Thank you so much!! So happy you enjoyed the post!

      - Avalon

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  5. AnonymousDecember 24, 2019 3:24 AM

    I've actually never made it all the way through The Holiday so I suppose it has to be Love Actually!

    Abigail Alice x

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:23 PM

      Hmmm that seems to be the general consensus, seems like I should check it out!

      - Avalon

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  6. Daniel PoonDecember 26, 2019 5:40 AM

    For me it would be Christmas eve because I usually go for countdown and its a lot of fun!

    Daniel x

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:23 PM

      That sounds super cool Daniel! I think that it depends on the year for me, both days can be fun!

      - Avalon

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  7. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogDecember 26, 2019 11:24 AM

    I love to wrap and Love Actually is my favorite movie! I hope you had a Merry Christmas!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:24 PM

      Thanks Jill! I did have a great Christmas! And looks like I rally need to check that movie out!

      - Avalon

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  9. Helena PrimeiraDecember 27, 2019 6:45 PM

    Nice post.
    Although some of your answers are different from mine, thanks for the post :)

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:25 PM

      Thanks for reading Helena! Happy you enjoyed the post!

      - Avalon

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  10. Melissa KacarDecember 28, 2019 1:00 AM

    I always love learning about everyone's holiday traditions, so I really loved reading this! Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays! :)

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:25 PM

      Thanks Melissa! I'm so happy you enjoyed reading it!

      - Avalon

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  11. ALLIE NYCDecember 28, 2019 10:56 AM

    We open presents on Christmas morning. And wrapping paper and ribbon I enjoy mix and matching the papers and ribbons, the wrapping part not so much but I get it done lol. I like older more traditional movies though newer ones like Elf and ones in between like A Christmas Story are great too.

    Allie of
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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:27 PM

      That's super interesting Allie! I finally got to watching It's a Wonderful Life, and I have to say it's my new favorite older Christmas movie.

      - Avalon

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  12. Nikki-Living-LifeDecember 28, 2019 11:43 AM

    I love this time of year even though I am not Christian. I grew up in a South African Indian household, and every Christmas was about family and sharing many delicious meals together. We did not exchange gifts but there was always lots of love. And on Boxing Day (the Day after Christmas) we would all go to the beach. Fast forward to now - living in the States married to an English, Italian American, love incorporating all the new traditions as well as making new ones. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

    Xx
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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:28 PM

      That is truly what it's all about! I love seeing how Christmas brings the world together (even if only for a day haha). I'm so happy you have such great memories of the day!

      - Avalon

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  13. R's RueDecember 29, 2019 6:18 AM

    I love both movies.

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:28 PM

      Nice! Seems like I should watch both of them next holiday season.

      - Avalon

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  14. Jules on the moonDecember 29, 2019 11:24 AM

    I totally prefer cozy nights for Christmas! ;)

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:29 PM

      I totally get that Jules! thanks for reading!

      - Avalon

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  15. MicaDecember 29, 2019 3:55 PM

    Love actually is my fave Christmas movie! I try watch it every year but it's harder with the kids now as we tend to watch a Christmas family movie with them and once they are in bed I don't want to watch another movie, haha! :)

    Hope you had a merry Christmas :) We had a great time with family and so much good food! Have a happy new year :)

    Away From Blue

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:29 PM

      Thank you so much Mica! I will definitely plan to watch both Christmas movies next year to prep for the season.

      - Avalon

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  16. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:21 PM

    That sounds so exciting! I hope you had a great Christmas!

    - Avalon

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  17. Simply AvalonDecember 30, 2019 12:23 PM

    Thanks for reading!

    - Avalon

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  18. IsabellaDecember 30, 2019 5:47 PM

    Loved the post Avalon! I loved the questions!
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    -Izzy

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    1. Simply AvalonDecember 31, 2019 10:47 AM

      Thanks Izzy! So happy you enjoyed this post!

      - Avalon

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  19. NotJessFashionJanuary 01, 2020 11:14 PM

    I actually enjoy wrapping presents for my family and friends. Happy New Year Avalon!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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    1. Simply AvalonJanuary 04, 2020 8:46 PM

      Ahh that's crazy Jessica! I wish I was better at it! Hope you have a great new year too!

      - Avalon

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