history: Christmas is my favorite time of the year.  I could not love it more.  And I start shopping now, so I'm already in the Christmas spirit! Christmas is my favorite time of the year.  I could not love it more!
current: Oh, me too! What do you love about it?
next: Just everything, the whole shebang, the family, the cold, the snuggling up by the fire with cocoa.  And I start shopping now, so I'm already in the mood!