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Originally published on Dec. 4, 2012.
Definitely looking forward most to spending a whole lot of time with my family, especially my mother’s side who hasn’t been together in years. There’s a whole lot of pierogi waiting to happen!
My wish is to be with family that truly loves you.
happy to be with my brothers for Christmas time, enjoy croatian tradition for this jolly december days, play in the snow, warm up the family house, cook delicious food, bake cookies, drink cinnamon tea, sing carols and watch great movies… <3
Spending time with family!
I look forward to giving my family and friends gifts this year especially because I am going to hand make them all specially for each person. Also just spending time with everyone and drinking eggnog.
I am grateful to be reunited with my family again after 7 months of being a bit of a gypsy. I can not wait to chase after my nephew who went straight from crawling to running.
Considering I live outside of the country, I’m most looking forward to my visit home during the holidays to see family and friends.
Im lookin forward to forget about school and celebrate new years eve like there is no tomorrow. And then thinking fml i didnt do anything about my school project.. and just drink again to forget about it.. no matter what, alcohol’s the solution. Im also looking forward at being able to just eat and sleep the whole day in my pjs while its snowing outside.
Yes, I use a watch….but I never forget that the time is always and will forever be NOW.
I am looking forward to spending time with family
A quiet day home alone.
I look forward to the downtime with my two nieces. They are adults now and lead busy lives, so the time spent standing around the snacks and playing scrabble is priceless.
So looking forward to cooler weather, the lights and decorations and oh THE FOOD!
I am going to my sister’s house for Christmas Eve with the whole family and then back to work in the group home for developmentally disabled adults whom I serve.
Looking forward to sharing Christmas spirit with loved ones.
I look forward to spending time with those I love, visiting the holiday markets, and seeing the wonderfully decorated streets and store windows.
looking forward for santa to come
I look forward to the tinkly lights on the streets, the smell of pine leaves and roasted chestnuts and the warmth of humankind.
family. spending uninterupted (by work and chores) time with family that is normally close by and those who are far away.
I’m most looking forward to how cheery and excited everyone around me becomes during the holidays.
Looking forward to family, friends and volunteering for holiday benefits.
I look forward the most to eating great home cooked meals made with love.
I look forward to spending lots of time with my cats and dog.
Greetings,
I look forward to giving… My time, art, experiences & creativity. It’s always good to step back and appreciate things that we take for granted everyday. As an Art Director I constantly strive daily to balance my interaction with (time), technology and the social world. People are so disconnected from the world’s environment, many don’t have the time to re-connect and be at peace.
I wish that ALL of you, have a wonderful holiday and fabulous new year!!
-ar
I’m looking forward to spending with my 22 year old daughter. She lives 3 hours away and I never get to spend enough time with my “baby”!
I most look forward to sharing delicious vegan meals with my closest family and friends! :)
i love the feeling of nostalgia christmas gives me…
looking forward to time spent with family and friends
I love the Christmas decorations and look forward to seeing how everyone decorates their homes.
I most look forward to spending time with my favorite people friends, my favorite animal friends and plenty of our favorite food and drink in our favorite place … and NOT watching the time for a couple of days.
I’m looking forward to my children’s excitement the most and just the beauty of the whole season… It’s magical :0) Happy Holidays! xoxo
I am looking forward to spending the holidays home with my family, after living away for many years!
I’m looking forward to all of the great food my mom and I are going to make. Presents can be a little overrated, we’re just getting each other things the other needs rather than wants.
Hanging out with my people & cats around Christmas lights twinkling……that’s what I look forward to the most. Oh….with pomegranate martinis of course :^)
I’m looking forward to a staycation at the beach with my daughters!
I’m taking some time off work for a much-needed Hawaiian beach staycation with my daughters!
After being away at school, I’m looking forward to spending time with my family and friends from home!
I look forward to the joy the season brings to all the children in my life.
I’m looking forward to quality time with my daughters at the beach across the street!
Eating some Coconut Cream Pie that my cousin makes with my Grandma’s recipe and playing games (Trivial Pursuit or Apples to Apples anyone?) with the extended family!
I look forward to the snow storms that blanket the dramatic mountain ranges and the beautiful aspen that make up this area of Colorado. I love decorating with the white christmas lights, drinking coffee and eating pumpkin pie inside of the beautiful cabin I share with my best friend all while enjoying that stillness and beauty that those snow storms bring & display from all the picture frame windows and warmth of our home.
I look forward to seeing kids really enjoying their gifts!
I am looking forward to a beautiful heavy snowfall. One that forces us to pause our daily activities and admire the beauty in our environment. There is something about the stillness in the winter air that reminds me to stop and reflect and ultimately leaves me feeling recharged for my next journey.
Spending time with loved ones
Seeing the looks on my family members’ faces when I give them heartfelt gifts! Also beating said family members at rummy 500. :o)
I am excited about being able to take a break from school and enjoy time with family and friends
I love hosting my annual pink holiday party as it brings together many, many of the amazing people in my life! I also love the spirit of giving and helping that shows itself a bit more at the holidays. Cheers!
New friends in a new land. I will be traveling with my some of my closest companions and breaking bread with new ones. Nothing compares!
I look forward to seeing friends and family I usually don’t get to see!
I’m looking forward to spending time with family & lots of good food!
All of the holiday food and family get-togethers! Not to mention being able to sing Christmas music without getting dirty looks.
looking forward to spend some nice time with my husband of 26+years
Im looking forward to laughter with my family, baking with my mom, working for the Nutcracker by the local ballet, working the register at my retail job and hopefully all the compliments on my new eco watch. #wink #hope #wish Good luck everyone and Happy Holidays! :)
I am looking forward to my 9yr old grandson spending the holiday break with me!
Time with family of course! Especially my 4-year-old nephew who is REALLY INTO WATCHES (hint, hint). And then there’s the food…and time off from work!
Looking forward to giving gifts to my family and to my school roomates, that are non used beauty products. It is so economical and efficient to give what I have no purpose of using myself!
I look forward to watching A Christmas Carol and remembering that there is good in the world despite the news. Blessings to all that care for the planet, the animals and the other humans in need. Peace on Earth!
My favorite thi about the holiday season is the chance to give family and friends green presents to introduce them to a healthier, more environmentally friendly lifestyle. It’s also an excuse to educate them on why I bought them a reusable water bottle or eco friendly makeup! Or a Sprout Watch!!
i’m looking forward to spending time with family and cooking/baking with my kids(they love helping in the kitchen).
I always enjoy the Christmas season as it seems everyone is just a little kinder.
My favorite thing about the holiday season is spending time with family and friends. I also love the holiday food!
What I look forward to durring the holidays is spending time with family. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I’m looking forward to vegan (coconut milk) egg nog! :)
Enjoying the Christmas lights around the neighborhood.
This holiday season I am most looking forward to seeing my sister and brothers, staying home instead of traveling, and making it past Doomsday so everyone will finally quit talking about it.
Slower pace, snow, time with loved ones, indulging in delights, heightened sense of peace, cheer and connection… and lights in the tree at night :)
I am looking forward to back packing through Ethiopia before I study abroad in Ghana! I am not looking forward to not having a snowy winter, though!
I’m looking forward to Christmas morning…best part of the holiday…I get to see their faces after opening their gifts.
I love to spend the time with family and friends and to see my son’s face christmas morning.
What do I look forward to the most this holiday season?
Hmmph, thats a toughie, for as I learn more and more about our unsustainable habits and consumeristic culture, it is hard for me to sit still amongst all the greed and deception by companies who have made this once religious holiday, a materialistic celebration. However, I have also recognized the power of business to change the path of our world in a much quicker fashion than government can. Thus by voting with my dollars, I hope to spread joy to not only my friends and family but also those who create these products. Can any one say happy fair-trade, eco-conscious holidays?
Silent lucidity….
I’m looking forward to coming out to my family with my fiance visiting with me for Christmas!
I look forward to home-cooked meals with my family. <3
I’m looking forward to spending time with my family.
I look forward to snuggling up with my mom and my cats by the Christmas tree, drinking eggnog and watching Christmas specials. Another thing I look forward to is taking pictures with my family and me in my Christmas pajamas, which I wear to keep me warm in the crisp, cold, winter air. I want to get gifts from my family and see the look on their faces when they get theirs. The last thing I look forward to is the fuzzy feeling I always get when Christmas rolls around. Merry Christmas!
I am hoping for a completely organic environment…
The following site has images and details explaining one such possibility…
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The holidays bring an opportunity alter my surroundings and express my creativity through decorating, baking and extra special dressing up. I look forward to designing my holiday tablescapes most.
I’m looking for a white X-mas along with my family.
ღ (◠‿◠) ♥ I’m looking forward to seeing friends and family, the celebrating, the laughing and the wonderful dishes and desserts that appear.
I’m looking forward to traditions with my family.
I’m excited to create traditional as well as new family recipes for my family and friends this holiday season!
Staying at home and enjoying my second childs first Christmas.
I most look forward to the warm feelings of coming together with friends and family, the crackling fire, the smells of good food, giving, and spending the first xmas with my new love.
Looking forward to spending plenty of time with family and friends, and staying fit on my bike trainer.
I’m looking forward to giving one of these sprout watches as a gift (already purchased!) and to the first real trip in two years for my birthday (just after Christmas), which usually gets all shoved in with the holidays – not this year!! :-)
I will spend Christmas with my boys and my man–the only family I have left, but all I need. I love my family!
Christmas music and cuddling with the family are what make the season so special for me. Thanks!
I look forward to spending time with my family! It’s the best part of every holiday.
I look forward to change the world with my conscious actions. I wish for humans to end war and treat each other, and other living beings with love and respect.
I’m not a watch wearing kind of guy.. mostly because I’ve never liked the conformity.. Perhaps an ecouterre watch could find its way to my wrist.
The family time – it’s what is most important
I always look forward to Christmas breakfast with my family. :)
I’m looking forward to having something potentially spectacular happen this season or into 2013…
Looking forward to family, friends, food and the joy of sharing the Christmas Spirit without have to go to class or take another final exam…
I just look forward to eating different foods from different cultures!
*chuckle* I am looking forward to the New Year! When things start to settle down & I can get things organized & back to “normal” ;)
I am looking forward to precious time with my family. This year we were reminded yet again of how very precious time really is and how none of us is guaranteed anything more than this very moment.
During this season, I love how the weather forces me inside and I can gather in front of the fireplace and share hot coco with all of my loved ones.
what you look forward to most during the holiday season – time to spend with family (preferably out in the snow!)
I look forward to family time. What I love the most is the magic of the season that seems to permeate everything from grocery shopping (cookie ingredients!) to warm cozy evenings watching movies with the people you love, a cup of hot chocolate and a few furry friends at your feet.
I look forward to cooking for loved ones. I also love finding the perfect gift for friends and family.
I’m looking forward to taking a break from studying and seeing my family.
For the first time I am going to make a philanthropy plan for 2013: decide who gets how much money/time and when.
For me its all about the music and decorations. I love how the neighborhoods just light up at night and the music takes me back to being a kid!
The thing I look forward to the most at the holidays is the opportunity for everyone to openly express their appreciation for one another, it is the most grateful time of year! Tis’ the season!
I’m forgoing the usual dinner/decorations this year and taking those funds and the time I’d spend fussing over my own festivities and donating them to help hurricane victims in my area, who can’t make that choice this holiday season.
Cant wait to catch santa with my traps!
After watching my husband go through chemotherapy treatment during the holidays in 2010 and 2011, I am especially looking forward to spending quality time with him and his family. Gifts don’t have to be involved, because I got the best gift when his doctor told us that he is in remission.
Looking forward to playing on the beach with my kids and their grandparents.
Escaping the cold Chicago weather and recharging myself with the warmth of my family and friends back home!
Time with family – in the sun and ocean water!
I look forward to putting up the tree and having the house full of delicious smells.
I am looking forward to spending time with my children visiting from their homes far away.
I view Xmas as a time for busy family and friends to break bread & catch up on daily lives. Families may have a skirmish or two but in the end, blood wins out for a good time.
So unbelievably excited to see the smile on my daughters face. Christmas at 5 happens only once and I know she’s so excited and is filled with such belief in the entire holiday and all the good that it makes a believer out of all. :)
I just can’t wait to being at my grandparents house with all the family, and watching their expression as they open gifts.
I think everyone is looking foreword to the many great dishes. But enjoyable time with the family is also always nice.
The holidays are a time for being with family and eating cookies!
I am looking forward to going out of town to see my folks. My good friend who needs a nice place to stay (he currently lives in his studio space) will house-sit and pet-sit for me. It’s a win-win!
I look forward to the time when the holidays take on that unhurried, cozy feeling when my kids and I can finally get together and relax!!!!!
I look forward to spending time with my family , looking at my kids’ faces when they open presents.
I look forward to all the pretty light displays
I look very Much forward to The food, The joy of seeing our family and relaxing with Nice movies and walks in The forest ;-)
I mostly look forward to those brief peaceful moments with family and good friends. Baking gingerbread is up there, too.
I’m looking forward to spending time with friends I haven’t seen in a while, cooking with them, and laughing with them.
i would say spending time with my family… but that is a lie. i like food. cookies and candy. and chocolate. yup i am one of those people.
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Quality time with family is the best way to spend the holidays and is better than any material gift. May all be blessed with love, health and happiness.
After starting a new teaching job this year, I am most looking forward to seeing my family and spending down-time with them, and to have more time to get back to yoga and baking!
Quality time with family is the best in life and better than any materialistic gift. May all be blessed with love, health and happiness.
spending time with my family. I really appreciate their love
Already subscribed to your newsletter. I am looking forward to the time off from work which will mean more time to spend with my family!
I’m really looking forward to flying back to my home country for the holidays after not having returned for 8 years. The majority of my family still lives there and it’s going to be bittersweet reuniting with them, especially the little cousins who were still toddlers when I last saw them. I am also strangely excited to make full use of Taiwan’s public transit system (and the bullet-train running from the northern end of the island to the southern end) after having lived in Los Angeles for almost a year and depending on my car every day…
Cliche as it may be, I am most looking forward to a relaxing day at home with my family. :)
I am happy to spend time with my family and friends. I love having a nice holiday dinner and watch the kids open presents.
I’m looking forward to time with my family and friends. This is the first Christmas without my mother who passed this past April.She was eighty-one. It will probably be a little bitter-sweet, because I have such fond memories of getting ready for the holidays with her…taking her to pick out a Christmas tree. She insisted on a live tree. Getting it in the stand and decorated. Wrapping gifts while watching the original Christmas Carol with Alistair Simms. After it stopped being televised or other versions aired, my husband found and bought the dvd. So, I will try to carry on some of the same traditions and maybe start a few of my own. Happy Holidays!
stylish and green? what’s not to love?
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I’m so looking forward to this Christmas. My son lived in New Orleans the past 3 years and moved to New York about 6 months ago. It was far to expensive for him to come home for Christmas before but this year, he’s coming home! He hasn’t seen his first-born niece whom we welcomed in October, so not only will we get to lay eyes on him, he’ll get a chance to meet Dottie for the first time in person. We’re all getting together the Sunday before Christmas for a huge family portrait (our Christmas present to our family) and I can’t wait for all of us to enjoy the holiday together.
Christmas crafting and making cookies with my kiddos!
I am most looking forward to smiles and happiness, fun gatherings, full and content tummies and all around good times.
I most look forward to lazy days with family.
i’m looking forward to the epic battle of charades that is fierce in my family.
I’m looking forward to seeing my Bemama, doing her hair, and cooking.
I am looking forward to relaxing my the fire and spending time with my kids.
Looking forward to snuggle in the couch with a hot chocolate and a book, glancing outside to see the snow fall, and then taking a quick peek at my new eco-friendly-watch to see how much time is left of this peaceful enjoyment!
I’m looking forward to laughs with the family and a fully belly of homemade food.
as with most other humans, the holidays afford me the chance to eat uummy foods and hang with loved ones, all while wearing PJs and comfy clothes, plus taking naps with no guilty thoughts.
Looking forward on new gadget on my wrist.;)
I look forward to seeing my little nephew, who is now crawling and sitting up on his own.
I am looking forward to spending time with my children and grand-daughter it’s her first Christmas.
I’m looking forward to eating all the traditional foods and trying to choose which goodie to have from the cookie tray. My sister-in-law makes hand-dipped chocolate pretzels, Oreo’s, peanut butter cups and peppermint bark and my mouth is already ready to take a bite.
Looking forward to fasting on the solstice and attending a prisoner letter writing party on Christmas.
I look forward to the expression on my children’s faces as they open their gifts and play with them. I love it.
I look forward every year to spending two solid days with everyone and everything that I love. I particularly adore the christmas eve taco feast!
Christmas for me is just hanging out with my family
Christmas rules.
I’m looking forward to watching my 2yo & 5yo enjoy the magic of the holidays. :)
im looking forward to it all being over with!
After losing my grandfather last year on my birthday, and my grandmother who raised me a few months ago, it will be nice to finally make my long trip to see my family for the year. Nothing better to look forward to than seeing your family that lives far away.
Cooking yummy foods, and sleeping of course!
What I desire the most and look forward to is gathering with all my loved ones and family members and forgetting all the turmoil and past offenses of 2012, spending quality time with those close to me and enjoying quality time together laughing and eating and being merry. Spending time together that we hadly ever get to spend together and showing our love and care for one another, enjoying the company of distant family and friends is what I look forward to and desire most.
Looking forward to conceiving child #2!
looking forward to do all the stuff I was supposed to do last year!
I am looking forward to spend holidays with my family in Colombia! :)
I am looking forward to spending time with my family…the 10 days off from work isn’t too bad either!!!
I would just like to see my family as no one can stop the clock. My Mom would be great to see one day I will again. Merry Christmas
Sausage balls, Martha Washingtons and reindeer games with the fam.
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I’m looking forward to seeing family members who live out of state.
The fun times with my family- tweeted it as @natmmom & g+
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I signed up for newsletter and what I look forward to most during the holiday season is down time with my family away from work and school.
I’m looking forward to NOT watching the clock while trying to get the kids off to school. The holiday is a welcome break from hurriedness.
I like that we are sort of required to get together as a family. Otherwise we might not work hard at making sure we see each other and it might be long times between that we’d get together.
I look forward to going to look at all the lights during Christmas.