1. What are 3 things that are on your Christmas wishlist?

I don’t really have a Christmas wishlist per se as my parents have been giving me money for Christmas, but I am planning to finally buy a DSLR after Christmas. I can’t wait as I’ve been wanting to get one for so long. That is really the only thing on my wish list this Christmas. Of course I also have other things on my wish list (a trip to Scotland in the spring, new running shoes) but they’re things I will buy with my yearly bonus.

2. What’s your favorite Christmas song?

I’m not sure I have one. I don’t really listen to Christmas music unless I have to. That makes me sound like I hate it, which I don’t, I just don’t go out of my way to listen to it.

3. Do you have a favorite band or singer that sings it especially awesome?

See above. Though I have to admit, I love All I Want For Christmas Is You – the version from Love Actually, mostly because I love the movie.

4. Have you heard about the website goodreads?

Yes, I’m on it. Add me!

5. What are 3 books you want to read?

Just three? Hah, I am such a bookworm, my to-read list is never-ending. I want to read the new Jo Nesbo novel (not released in English yet), the new Jussi Adler-Olsen novel (also not released in English yet), and The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides, January’s book for #twookclub.

6. Do you hunt deer?

No. I know it’s pretty common in the US (I have friends there who like to go hunting) but here it’s not that popular. I don’t know anyone who goes hunting here, and this being Germany, you probably need a license for it anyway.

7. Have you started Christmas shopping? Are you completely finished?

I haven’t even started. I know, I don’t even have three weeks left to get it all done. I should probably start thinking of presents for my family and best friend, right?

8. Did you shop on Black Friday? What was the best deal you got?

I did shop during the Black Friday week as Amazon UK had great deals on stuff all week. I got an epilator (a.k.a. torture machine), the Zumba DVDs, and I finally got a new DVD player to replace my 9-year-old one. Everything was about 50% off so I’m pretty pleased.

9. What’s one holiday tradition your family has?

We decorate the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. It’s not unusual in Germany but I know that people in other countries put it up earlier than that. For me, decorating the tree is a big part of the afternoon of Christmas Eve. I love decorating ours and turning on the lights for the first time.

10. How many blogs do you read? Do you subscribe/unsubscribe often or do you purge every once in a while?

I actually just cut my subscriptions in less than half, from 130+ to 60. I used to have a lot more spare time but this year I just haven’t been able to keep up with all of them. I do have a few favorites I always read and (try to) always comment on. I think it’s so easy to get overwhelmed and I try to keep a balance now. Quality over quantity, right?

P.S. Be sure to sign up for my Christmas card exchange if you’d like to receive a card from me this year.