Comments on: Test Your Holiday Style—Tiffany Crystal or Pre-Paid Bail Money?

By: Kristie Jennings Kiessling

Kristie Jennings Kiessling — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:18:55 +0000

I didn’t take the quiz, though I read it through. Amusing, mostly. Some a bit sad, really.

In fact, this is going to prompt my own Christmas blog post. Thanks!

By: katkent2014

katkent2014 — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:46:58 +0000

Reblogged this on writersback and commented: Bravo, Kristen! Even though I was too scared to score myself, your blog certainly had me in stitches, mostly because it's was so true. Great for anyone who feels a little overwhelmed by the holidays, read this and you'll feel in a better mood to tackle your holiday traditions with a smile.

By: Author Kristen Lamb

Author Kristen Lamb — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:55:59 +0000

In reply to D. Nicole Teague. OH LORDY! LOL!

By: Suzanne Lucero (@S_Lucero)

Suzanne Lucero (@S_Lucero) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:09:04 +0000

I have a confession to make. One year, way back in the last century, I had my Christmas cards mailed and all gifts bought and wrapped by 10 December. Man, I felt so good. I was going to be able to relax and enjoy myself that year. No stress, no strain.

On 17 December I was in a near-fatal car crash that sent me to the hospital for 10 weeks.

Now I don’t worry if I don’t have everything finished before Christmas Eve. I figure nothing can happen to me over the holidays if I still have stuff I have to do. Call me a slacker but I consider it life insurance. 😀

By: D. Nicole Teague

D. Nicole Teague — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:47:26 +0000

I actually laughed out loud, while reading this. My ex-husband once received a electric razor for Christmas, with hairs still on the blade. I won’t say who the gift came from. http://givingitmybestblog.wordpress.com

By: Tony McFadden

Tony McFadden — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:56:50 +0000

All “C”s

Not surprised.

How in the H-E-double-hockey stick am I supposed to get writing done with all these people in my house?

By: Denise McGee

Denise McGee — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 22:27:31 +0000

Worst gift was a teal velour hooded tracksuit from my MIL so I could have “some dress clothes” when I went out with my husband. I told her I loved the color (which I did) and I now sleep in the pants in the winter.

By: writertales

writertales — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:04:11 +0000

It’s funny how the truly perfect Christmas gifts turn into distant, fuzzy memories, but those other presents, the ones leaving you wondering if the giver was high while shopping, stand out.

One Christmas my sister decided to make me a jumper (sleeveless dress to be worn over a turtleneck) Stop picturing something stylish. The skirt was made from blue, plaid flannel, and the jumper top was made from heavy, blue, wool felt. To spice up this frock, she appliqued a brown, felt reindeer over the bodice (chest), adding a jingle bell under the animal’s chin. Forget for a minute that I felt like our cat, ringing with every step. Forget that I wasn’t 3 year old. Now, just in case you think the present couldn’t get any worse, picture me, a slim, 5′ 2″ tall, size 4 woman being asked to try the jumper on and model it at my sister’s Christmas party to which she invited her many relatives and some of her neighbors, too. Had the dress been my size, what you’re imagining would have only been dreadful, but my sister made the dress in a size 14. I’ll give you a minute to collect yourself. The good part about the gift is that it makes a great tree skirt.

By: Matt Black

Matt Black — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:37:36 +0000

Mine was half As and half Cs… I’m confused. I need a hug. And some hot chocolate… and a week off of work.

By: Rachel Thompson

Rachel Thompson — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:26:02 +0000

I ignore everything related to the holiday seasons. It’s all a huge time and money wasting distraction. However, if I had a TV ( Many a wise writer said,” if you want to produce, turn off the TV,” So I trashed it.) I’d watch some of the shows like the Grinch, Charlie Brown and a handful of black and white movies.