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Love it or hate it, the festive season is here
CHRISTMAS comes but once a year and for a few of you, that's one time too many.
While some of us look forward to Christmas with the excitement of a child, others wish it would just be over already.
It's a chance to spend time with loved ones, spoil them with gifts and enjoy food you would normally deny yourself.
But it's also a time of crowded shops, never-ending television Christmas specials and the same old carols everywhere you go.
Karen James, 31, of Wellingborough, said: "I love Christmas and I look forward to it every year. We usually have the family round and have the traditional roast turkey. I can't understand anyone who hates it."
Here is your chance to find out – Christmas, love it or hate it?
Are you a fan of Christmas or a Scrooge? Take our Christmas quiz to find out:
Question 1
When do you start putting up your Christmas decorations?
a) They're already up. We have a lot of outdoor lights so we need to start early.
b) I'm planning to bring the Christmas tree down from the loft this weekend.
c) I'll probably put up a string of Christmas cards but I can never be bothered with a tree.
Question 2
How are you planning to spend Christmas Day?
a) The family will come round, we'll eat a massive dinner and then pass out in front of the TV.
b) Don't know yet, I might even be working over Christmas.
c) We'll be up at the crack of dawn opening presents, we go to church in the morning, then all our friends and family come to our house for a traditional dinner and carols by the tree.
Question 3
Who is on your Christmas card list?
a) Christmas cards are a complete waste of money,
I haven't sent any since I was at school.
b) I tend to send them to the people who send them to me.
c) All of my friends, family and work colleagues.
Question 4
How much do you spend on Christmas presents each year?
a) I try not to spend too much, people never like what you buy them anyway.
b) I always get carried away at Christmas and end up spending way more than I budgeted for.
c) I usually set myself a limit for each person and try to stick to it.
Question 5
Which is your favourite Christmas film?
a) You can't beat The Snowman - it always makes me feel Christmassy!
b) I'll watch The Great Escape and ET, which they put on TV every year.
c) Christmas films are always really cheesy so I switch over when they come on.
Question 6
How do you countdown to Christmas?
a) I have an advent calendar at home and another at work.
b) I don't really count down to it, it always seems to come round so quickly!
c) I don't, there's no escaping it.
Question 7
How do you find Christmas shopping?
a) To be honest, I prefer shopping for myself.
b) I hate it, the crowds drive me nuts.
c) I love it - I usually start early but can't stop myself buying more presents right up to Christmas Eve.
Question 8
What will you be eating on Christmas Day?
a) Roast turkey with all the trimmings, followed by Christmas pud, then mince pies ... then more mince pies.
b) I'm planning to serve lamb this year.
c) Probably something from the freezer, I don't really like turkey.
Question 9
What will you be doing on Christmas Eve?
a) I'll be at Midnight Mass singing my heart out to all the traditional carols.
b) Watching TV.
c) I'll be having a drink with my friends.
Question 10
How do you feel when you hear the first Christmas carol of the year?
a) It instantly gives me a festive feeling.
b) I sing along!
c) I groan - they start playing them now in July!
How did you do?
Results: Question 1 a) 1b) 2 c) 3 Question 2 a) 2b) 3 c) 1 Question 3 a)3 b) 2 c) 1Question 4 a) 3b) 1 c) 2 Question 5 a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 Question 6 a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 Question 7 a) 2 b) 3 c) 1 Question 8 a) 1
b) 2 c) 3 Question 9 a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 Question 10 a) 2 b) 1 c) 3
10-17
You love Christmas and start looking forward to it as soon as summer ends. No doubt your Christmas shopping is almost finished and your tree is up and decorated. The problem is you're on a major downer as soon as Christmas Day is over. At least there's only 364 days to go till the next one!
18-24
You look forward to Christmas as a chance to spend time with family and friends and an opportunity to enjoy good food and wine. That said, you hate to see Christmas adverts on the TV before Bonfire Night and your decorations won't see the light of day before December 1. You're happy to celebrate the festive season - but just as glad when it's over.
25-30
Who cancelled Christmas? You are a real Scrooge and hate anything to do with the festive season. You buy presents begrudgingly and you never send Christmas cards. If you could, you'd curl up under your duvet until it's all over.
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