Santa's coming! I KNOW HIM!

[kattybadatty]

With Christmas Eve just TWO months away from tomorrow... has anyone started thinking about what they are asking Santa for this year? My list is a mile long, at least.... wanted to hear what everyone else is wishing for I love the holidays!

x x x Kat

[TISH1124]

My dh always gets me something nice...But I never really ask for anything...It's more about the kids for us...So I never make lists and I always tell my dh not to get me anything...But we always sneak and get each other a little something special. Be we don't do the go crazy at Christmas thing because we have a different appreciation of what the Holiday is about. However we do sponser an under priviliged family each year and we spoil them a little bit crazy because the looks on their faces is so rewarding and my son loves picking out toys & clothing for the family we sponser.

[kattybadatty]

that's great. volunteering time, energy, and money during the holidays is definitely an important thing to do. in my opinion. being the youngest in my family, I still feel like I get spoiled rotten once Christmas rolls around... but now that I am a hard-working independent woman, I can treat my parents to nice gifts too! I love giving

[TISH1124]

Yep My Parents still spoil my younger brother....and we do a little too...

[makeba]

xmas is all about loving my Lord and Savior for real but we do exchange gifts and appreciate each other. my kids make lists but i dont. i dont really expect anything but the DH gets me some MAC goodies so that is always fun. i kinda want a new cell phone but i intend on getting that myself at the beginning of the new year

[kattybadatty]

Anyone else have wish lists?

[rbella]

I have a list a mile long, but I don't get anything b/c we only give gifts to the "kids" in the family now. I got jipped BIG TIME.

So, I pray my cheap ass husband (whom I love dearly) will actually buy something from my list. But, this never happens b/c he thinks he knows me better than I know myself which is really stupid b/c who really knows me better than me?

Anyway, we give a couple of bags of food, clothes and toys each year to families in need around our neighborhood. We also invite them over if they need a warm meal. That actually makes me feel better than getting gifts.

***although, I totally would not be opposed to my family buying me presents this year***

[brokenxbeauty]

I'll probably end up making one so I can remember things when people ask me what I'd like for Christmas. I'm too forgetful otherwise!

[ginger9]

TISH and rbella I really love that you guys do such charitable things for Christmas. I applaud people who think of others less fortunate.

Now that I can afford things that I want I don't want many things, I guess life is ironic like that. I join toy drives and donate to food banks often times I feel like I want to do more.

These days its about getting together with loved ones and friends for me. Gifts are always nice but more of a surprise than the expected. I suppose I'd be partial to getting nice parfumes and jewelry

[Kiss and Makeup]

I do have a list, an Excel spreadsheet, to be exact. I don't ask for specifics off of it. I merely ask for gift cards. I have a weird ritual I do with my makeup when I get it, and I don't like the idea of someone else buying it for me.

My husband mentioned going to CCO and letting me pick out my goodies. I like that. Everyone else, I ask for cash, or gift cards. But yes. There is a list, and I have an online registry at Sephora. I wish MAC did that

[SkylarV217]

Money's tight this year , so we are focusing on the little one, even though he doesn't need anything , he probably couldn't want anything =/ but he's three this year and i think this is a big year in the santa department for him. So I think we are gonna try to pass on gifts for each other and buy for him =D


P.S. - Tish and Rbella , you two are so sweet =) I typically love those types of activities and buying for the angels on the trees , unfortunately its not in the cards this year, I do believe that truly is what the season is all about =)

[Kayteuk]

My family are very strongly Atheist so we don't celebrate it at all :-( But I do like the pretty lights and decorations!

[Hilly]

I want some sephora stuff! and mac obv!

[LadyFaenyx]

We celebrate Yule, which is pretty much a celebration of the winter solstice, and the rebirth of the Sun God. And SO many Christmas traditions are actually Pagan, so we're basically celebrating christmas, with a different name.

anyways.. the holidays are HUGEEEEE for us, and i'm not kidding. We go all out. I CAN'T WAIT TO DECORATE!!. Our tree goes up December 1st on the DOT. We spend the whole day decorating, and usually baking cookies.

As for MY wishlist.. well my MAC wishlist at least, is mainly just collection stuff. Chill & Dame edna.

I'm getting my fiance an XBOX360. He's been wanting one for awhile..

My favourite thing about the holidays, are buying gifts for people, and watching them open them. I can't wait!. I have a few bags of clothing, and we always make a huge bag of food to donate as well.

[jayne5787]

haha, I got my fiance an XBOX360 as an early Christmas gift b/c he's been wanted one for awhile now and that's ALL he does now. I'll try to ask him something and he'll be like, "yeah...I love you too, babe" ughhh.

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Originally Posted by LadyFaenyx

We celebrate Yule, which is pretty much a celebration of the winter solstice, and the rebirth of the Sun God. And SO many Christmas traditions are actually Pagan, so we're basically celebrating christmas, with a different name.

anyways.. the holidays are HUGEEEEE for us, and i'm not kidding. We go all out. I CAN'T WAIT TO DECORATE!!. Our tree goes up December 1st on the DOT. We spend the whole day decorating, and usually baking cookies.

As for MY wishlist.. well my MAC wishlist at least, is mainly just collection stuff. Chill & Dame edna.

I'm getting my fiance an XBOX360. He's been wanting one for awhile..

My favourite thing about the holidays, are buying gifts for people, and watching them open them. I can't wait!. I have a few bags of clothing, and we always make a huge bag of food to donate as well.

[aleksis210]

I normally ask for my staples for xmas/Bday(dec. 22nd)...because they are pretty expensive...
Lipfusion-clear
Ojon haircare
Too faced shadow insurance
Sephora brand dry oil
I want to try a couple of UD 24/7 liners
Clarisonic brush(maybe, not sure yet,broke me out last time I tried it and it is freakin $200 )
I want a bunch of Tocca candles!!!
laptop for school(I hope!)
I need a few makeup brushes(kabuki, crease, stipling)
Stripper pole! (I saw it on 'Brooke knows best' and now I want one! except hers was $500, I've seen them for $70!)
**That's all I can think of off the top of my head!**

[sharkbytes]

I don't celebrate Christmas for any sort of religious aspect at all, but I love the holiday season and I've even started my shopping already! I like to get everything bought and wrapped by thanksgiving so that I can just sit back and enjoy the december with all the yummy smelling food, the pine, and all the gorgeous decorations.

I asked Santa for a few things (I suppose the main items are an Amazon Kindle, MAC stuff, and my traditional gift of new fragrance--Jo Malone this year) and I can't wait until the weather turns to hot-chocolate drinking temperatures

When I was in college, I used to do the adopt-a-child at Christmas, and I haven't done it in a while just because I didn't take the time to find out about it around here. You ladies have inspired me to get the information and do something about it this year. So thank you!!!

[rbella]

Ok, Rbella needs a vacation because I read this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by aleksis210

I normally ask for my staples for xmas/Bday...because they are pretty expensive...

as this:

"normally ask for staples for xmas/bday....because they are pretty expensive...."

Lord, help me.

[aleksis210]

^lmao.. omg that is TOO funny!!!

[miss_bailey]

I want permission from my parents to differ from University so I can get a Diploma in makeup!

But If I cant have that id settle for vouchers for my favourite beauty stores.
Also its unrelated to makeup but I REALLY want a bike.
hahha makes me feel like a twelve year old.

a nice handbadg from the bf would be pretty sweet too.

[ZoeKat]

I am actually having problems coming up with things for my lists. Every year my family and the in-laws ask for a list, but it's been hard to make them lately. I will probably always be spoiled with making a Xmas list because I'm the only "child" in my entire family, and I live halfway across the country from them.

That's how I stumbled upon this post...I did a search wondering what other people are putting on their lists! Haha.

[vocaltest]

Ideal list:

New car - Golf R32
New digislr - Canon 450d
Another dog - Bernese Mountain Dog

Maybe if I'm real good I'll get all three? Hahah

Reality list:
New camera (but maybe not the digislir !)
MAC Stuff

I sound so spoilt. Yes I am. harhar.

[lizardprincesa]

We are so fortunate as to be able to celebrate *several* holidays, as we are a culturally diverse household. I didn't grow up with Santa, but nevertheless, our holiday brought Warmth, Light & Joy ( & nice little presents.)

I don't make a wishlist; in fact, I tell my hubby not to get me anything, as he spoils me throughout the year, even when we are struggling financially.
He never listens, tho, & he always gets me something. The only thing I want very much right now is a book, a biography of Theda Bara, & my hubby wants it, as well, so hopefully, we will be able to share this gift.

Hubby's mom sends me gifties from England, as in skin care items, or a bit of $ for *guess what*...you guessed it-M/U Probably a MAC item! , but I'd rather she'd come and visit, as my husband misses her so much.
So now you all know what I want to get for my husband for his XMas.

I think our little one will be the most gifted this year
( & probably every year.)
I never knew how much fun it would be to hear a little boy's joyful laughter at receiving gifties from people who adore him.
He's lucky, as his birthday is in November,
then comes Chanukah & then XMas/Yule.
We will gift him for all of these holidays.

(stray thought: When I worked for an eduactional program, we received donations from all over the place to deliver toys, clothing, food, to less fortunate families, during the holiday season.
I wonder why we didn't do it all year 'round.
I hope we can donate all year, even when times are rough.)

I also hope my husband gets a few Days off during these holidays, as Togetherness is the most beautiful gift we can possibly receive.

xxCherylFaitxx

[RoseyPosey]

probably gift cards like i did for my birthday! i made a killing that way! hahaha (ex. see my hual thread lol)

I really want clothes and stuff, but i hate people buying them for me, so i just ask for giftcards or a gift card to MAC. especially bc SO and I are about to close on our first house, and i wont have a ton of money to spend of makeup and clothes.

[Mercurial]

I love the holidays, especially more so that I'm going home as I've not been back there for about six months now.

Some things I'd like:

MAC! LE stuff especially.

Yankee candles

Digital camera

Have just about finished my Christmas shopping too, I love it when the shops are festive