Christmas around the world questionnaire

1. Are you religious?
   No
2. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced?
   20 some years.  Intermediate
3. Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting?
   Yes.  Origami tessellations, cardmaking, crochet
4. Favorite color(s)?
   Black, blue, any shade of purple 
5. Do you collect anything?
   Cristals
6. Are you allergic to any fibers or animals?
   No
7. Do you have any pets?
   Sadly, no
8. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate?
   Coffee
9. Cookies or Sweets?
   Cookies
10. Do you knit socks?
    Yes
11. If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits)
    Favorite knits?  Anything that presents a challenge.  Lately I’m in love with cables
12. Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do?
    Yes
13. Favorite holiday treats?
    Panettone – a special bread with dried fruits 
14. Favorite holiday smells?
    Cinnamon
15. Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate.
    Unconventional, I think, since for the last 2 or 3 I chose to spend it alone.
16. What are your favorite holiday traditions?
    Giving gifts
17. Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about….”
    giving
18. If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….?
    the tree
19. What was your favorite gift you’ve ever received? Or given?
    Nothing comes to mind right now 
20. When do you start your Christmas?
    If I have the time, in August.  That’s when I begin looking for gifts to make or buy.  Couldn’t do it this year, though.
21. Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them?
    Some times.  I plan on making my own this year.
22. What is your favorite Christmas dish?
    A special ham brazilians call “Tender” - it’s small, round and smoked (if I’m not mistaken).  We usually bake it with a honey glaze, cloves and fruits (pineapple slices and cherries are the most common choices)
23. Carolers are at your door. What do you do?
    Open the door, offer something to drink and eat.
24. When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning?
    Christmas eve
25. Do you celebrate with family or friends or both?
    Alone for the last few years.  With my new family this year.