I LOVE …
… remembering the Christmas my godfather gave me my first Blackhawks jersey with Keith Magnuson’s No. 3 on it.
–Walter Brzeski, Chicago
… giving at Christmastime to the needy at church, (USMC) Toys for Tots, etc.
–Mike Perski, Lindenhurst
… loud, unattractive Christmas socks that add a dash of secret fun to your wardrobe.
–Monica Eng, reporter
… lights along Main Street in St. Charles.
–Linda Bergstrom, editor
… the glogg at Simon’s Tavern (5210 N. Clark St.).
–Cheryl Bowles, editor
… the scent of evergreens in the outdoor lots where Christmas trees are being sold.
–Lenore Glanz, Chicago
… the home-sweet-home feeling I get in Woodstock at this time of year, when our historic square is all lit up, holiday shows–whether humorous or classy–are playing at the Woodstock Opera House, and people show their holiday spirit with decorations, cookie walks, church cantatas, and more.
–Paul Lockwood, Woodstock
I HATE …
… white napkins that leave lint all over my black clothes.
–Judy Simon, Glencoe
… having to walk through the smoking section of a restaurant to be seated in the non-smoking section.
–Kay McFarland, Chicago
… restaurants that use generic brands of ketchup, mustard and jelly instead of brand names to save a few cents!
–Fred Goldsmith, Highland Park
… store employees who park near the store entrance forcing customers to take a long cold walk.
–Mike Perski, Lindenhurst
… when people get frustrated at having to wait in line while holiday shopping. Guess what, folks? Everyone else has holiday shopping to do, too!
— Cheryl Bowles, editor
… the traffic on the eve of the holiday.
— Melissa Clay, design editor
… that people go broke trying to get loved ones the “perfect gift.”
— Regina Robinson, reporter
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