“Yes, I do. I like the Christmas spirit that everyone has and celebrating the holidays. I like the music and the overall feeling in the air.”

— Paige Hofer, homemaker, Lawrence

“Yeah, they're pretty fun. My friends like to throw holiday sweater parties where everyone wears the tackiest Christmas sweater they can find. It's funny, because everyone always thinks they have the worst. Then we all get drunk on eggnog. It's a win-win situation.”

— Andrew Kroeker, bartender, Lawrence

“I usually try to avoid them at all costs. I know that sounds bad, but for me the holidays are a more personal celebration.”

— Fred Lowery, special education teacher, Lawrence

“Yeah. It's just a lot of fun with all the holiday spirit, music and decorations. As long as you don't have too many. A couple are OK.”

— Morgan Brunelli, Kansas University junior, Chicago