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Keep the party rolling! Which holiday song gets you in a festive spirit the most? a: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams. b: Anyone singing “Frosty the Snowman” is fine by me! c: The entirety of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Vince Guaraldi. d: “Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues. e: “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love. f: “The 12 Yats of Christmas” by Benny Grunch & The Bunch. Speaking of holiday spirits, what’s your go-to cold weather cocktail? a: Eggnog, what else? b: A frothy, boozy Irish Coffee always does the trick for me. c: Hot toddies made with unique teas from my collection (and plenty of bourbon). d: Sharing a Tom & Jerry with some new friends out of the vintage serving vessel I bought on eBay. e: Hot buttered rum! Why pass up a chance to add but- ter to a cocktail? f: Warm plum brandy — I’ve been infusing the liquor for months in preparation for this very season. That’ll warm you right up! How else do you plan on staying cozy? a: An infinity scarf I hand-knitted earlier this year. b: Something from my vintage sweatshirt collection that’s widely envied by my pals. (Plus, they’re super soft.) c: I’ve been teaching myself how to cook yakitori on a traditional charcoal grill. d: Creating a steamy at-home sauna in my bathroom. e: Finally settling down with a significant other for the foreseeable future (at least until the weather improves). f: My ultra-thermal sleeping bag. How many times are you going back to the dessert table for seconds? a: A few, but not until I’m completely sure everyone else has had their fill. b: A couple, probably, but mostly to chat with different people I’ve missed. c: One trip is typically fine for me (so I can go back to reading my book). d: Multiple trips? Oh no! I stuffed at least three extra helpings into my purse on the first trip. e: As many as I want — I’m not afraid to take the last piece of anything. f: I’m typically only eating half a plate to begin with.

What Kind of Pie Am I?

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First things first: What’s your favorite holiday side dish? a: Sweet potato casserole — I like to keep things unfussy and traditional. b: Collard greens, and I always take a big helping. c: Cornbread dressing, particularly if it’s packed with plenty of unexpected ingredients. (Bacon, anyone?) d: Stuffed mirliton for me, please. e: I’ll eat just about anything as long as it’s smothered in hot sauce. f: Whatever dish has been grilled over an open flame, like charbroiled oysters. Sounds delicious! Ideally, where would you be eating this snack? a: Surrounded by my super-tight extended family. One year, we all even bought matching pajamas! b: While moving between different “Friendsgiving” events and holiday parties. My social network is wide. c: Leftovers from the refrigerator. I couldn’t make it to the party because of a research deadline, but my best friend brought me a plate to-go. d: At a restaurant, cocktail in hand. I love to see and be seen! e: I’m hosting pop-up picnics around town the whole holiday season. Why go with tradition when you can break it? f: Out in nature among the flora and fauna, alone with my thoughts. That sounds cheery. Do you have any beloved pets coming along? a: My rescue dog, of course. I found him at a shelter five years ago and we do everything together. b: No, but I keep an elaborate fish tank in my house and love adding new, colorful fish to my collection. c: My two cats and I will be staying home, but just be- cause that’s where we like to be, anyway. d: I take my pot-bellied pig with me to most big events. He loves people and I love the attention. e: My Chihuahua, Rosie, often rides in my purse. Don’t worry — her bark is bigger than her bite! f: I don’t have any pets, but I’ve been known to rescue injured wild animals and nurse them back to health.

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