Friday Five

I think I've answered some of these questions before. :-)

1. What is a fond holiday tradition from your childhood?

At my Papà's house, on Christmas Eve and sometimes on Christmas Day, later on all the uncles and Grandpa would play poker. But earlier, when the kids were still alert, we would all play Pokeno with the grown-ups. Our parents would save pennies for a couple of weeks, and we would bet pennies on corners, "bingo," and centers. Then auntie would serve coffee and we'd eat Italian cookies and torrone.

2. If you could start a new holiday tradition, what would it be?

I've always had this hankering to sing Christmas carols around a piano, the way they used to do on Petticoat Junction or The Waltons.

3. What is your favorite Christmas song and who sings it?

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and just about anyone who sings it in the traditional manner (i.e. not screaming or rapping).

4. Is there a certain event, food, television program, etc. that makes your Christmastime complete?

Going out to see Christmas lights, wine biscuits, The Homecoming (and The House Without a Christmas Tree, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas), respectively. And Christmas music. Lots of Christmas music.

5. Does is traditionally snow where you live at Christmastime? If not, do you wish that it did?

No, and I do, even if it's just an inch. Snow makes everything pretty. It's like a magical event when it snows.

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