A big thank you to Chocoviv for tagging me in this fun Christmas loop. If you don’t already follow her, she is a fellow lifestyle blogger that has insane art skills. When we crossed paths, the variety on her blog really amazed me. From art and poetry to book and TV show reviews, this is the ultimate stop for anyone who likes a bit of everything!
Rules:
- Thank the person who tagged you and link to their post
2. Put the rules at the beginning of introduction
3. Answer the 12 questions
4. Tag 12 people to do the tag
5. Create all new questions of your own to ask the people you tag.

Chocoviv’s Questions
Favourite Christmas drink?
I am a fan of anything spiked. Caipirinhas would be my best Christmas pick, but I find myself always drinking sangria.
Favourite Christmas dessert?
Umm this is a bit of a hard one because some of the Portuguese desserts we had in my dad’s house were really nice. Here’s what’s on my dessert list for this season, but based on how I’m feeling today, I’d probably have to pick though Serradura 🙂

Favourite Christmas movie
A Christmas Carol is my all-time favourite. I don’t remember the first time I watched it but when I think of Christmas movies, that’s definitely one that comes to mind.
Do you like going out in the cold?
Does anyone like going out in the cold? I personally prefer warmer seasons, so luckily being in Africa means mostly warmer days. But it has to be nicely balanced, you know? I lived in Angola for 4 years and hated every minute of it because winter there felt like spring in South Africa!
Do you like eggnog?
I don’t even know what that is to be honest. But I’ve heard it’s spiked so I might like it… as long as the egg in it is just in the name. Otherwise, ew!
Where is your ideal Christmas vacation?
I would love to spend Christmas on an island some day. Possibly Jamaica because they seem to have good food!
Which book reminds you of Christmas?
The correct answer is the Bible. The whole thing points to Jesus Christ! But to answer the question, I think A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens hits the spot.
Have you tried fruitcake? How was it?
Yes I have! I absolutely love cranberry or raisin cake. I love banana bread. The only fruit cake I don’t like is this Portuguese dessert called ‘bolo rei’. I mean, it’s pretty looking at but no one in my family actually ate it. No, wait that’s a lie. I remember my brother making a turkey sandwich with that horrible cake on boxing day. That’s just how bad it is!

Favourite Christmas dish
Bacalhau com natas! I feel like this post has become more about Portuguese food than anything! Honestly though, I’m such a foodie so that’s not a surprise. In case you were wondering, the main ingredients are cod fish, potatoes and whipped cream.

Do you have a Christmas tree?
I do! And I’m very proud of it. It’s the first Christmas tree I’ve ever bought and it’s gonna grow with Spawn!
Christmas song you are listening to…
All I want for Christmas – Mariah Carey. That’s a staple 🙂
Thoughts on Santa Claus?
Refer to my post on Christmas traditions I do not follow. Spoiler alert, my views are in the title!
My nominees
It’s pretty late in the game to be nominating anyone, but if you are keen on joining the fun, please do! Alternately, answer the questions in the comment section below. The questions will remain the same 🙂
Definitely need to try eggnog as there are non egg or dairy versions which I prefer as they are lower in sugar and fat lol
Happy Christmas! I would really like to try serradura and the other food items you mentioned. So new and lots to discover!
You should! I’m sure you’d like it 😊
The time will come!
Congratulations on the tag! 🎄❤ Merry Christmas!
Thanks hun, Merry Christmas!
I would love spend the holiday season in a island too✨Sun & good food. X
Merry Christmas 🎄
Might be an unpopular opinion, but I HATE eggnog. Ugh.
It’s raining here and 7 degrees right now. It’s supposed to turn cold and they’re calling for up to 20 cm of snow overnight. We might get a white Christmas after all.🤞❄️⛄️
Merry Christmas to you and your family Shelly! 🎄⭐️
Oooh a white Christmas! ☺️ Enjoy it!
As for eggnog, it sounds horrible!
And it snowed all night. We have quite a lot now.
Eggnog 🤮🤮🤮
Congrats on the tag. I’m from the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago to be specific. It’s only sun or rain here which is nice but I’d like to experience a snowy Christmas one day.
So in other words you are from heaven! 🙂
Lol. I guess so.
Loved reading your answers! I too would love to spend Christmas one year on a tropical island 😊 G and I have been fortunate to visit many of the Caribbean islands when we were younger during his summer breaks and we were married on St Thomas. I still want to make Serradura with G one of these days!
Firstly, how awesome are islands?! You’re so lucky to have gone to the Caribbean 🥺 Are the beaches there as amazing as they say? Share all the details please! I want to live vicariously through you 😅
Yes the beaches and water are amazing! Anguilla has the best beaches we have been to so far. Sugary soft white sand with crystal clear water. The beaches aren’t crowded and the island has far fewer visitors than most others because it’s smaller and not as touristy. We love St. Thomas for the obvious reason that we were married there but also for its proximity to St. John for its national parks, outstanding snorkeling and sailing, and Six Butt Beach 😂 That’s a beach only big enough for 6 butts 🤣
I am in love with the sound of that! Gosh Anguilla sounds like the place for me!
I think you would love it! It is truly paradise!