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12.24Ticha Penicheiro Talks About Her Holiday Celbrations with the W

The WNBA got in contact with several WNBA stars, including our very own Ticha Penicheiro, to find out how they celebrate the Holiday season.

Holiday Q&A with Ticha Penicheiro

Ticha: Happy holidays to all of you over there (in the States)… I’m currently in Milan, Italy! I’m having fun and my team is winning, so that always helps!!! OK, here are the answers to your questions…

W: What are you doing for the upcoming holidays? And with whom are you planning on spending your free time?

Ticha: I’m currently playing in the Italian league and unfortunately we have a game on Dec. 28, so my Christmas break will be very short. Thankfully Portugal is not that far, and I will be able to go home for Christmas… I will be flying home on the 24th (because we have a game on the 23rd) and leaving the 26th at 7 a.m.!!! I’m bitter about such a short break, but at least I’ll be able to spend Christmas with my family. I know the Americans playing here in Italy won’t be as fortunate, so I won’t complaint anymore!

W: What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever gotten?

Ticha: I know this sounds cheesy, but the best gift is ALWAYS to spend time with family and friends! I’m never home for too long, so when I have a chance to go, I really enjoy it! But when I was little, basketball shoes were always my favorite!

W: What do you want for Christmas this year?

Ticha: The best Christmas gift this year will be the arrival of a new Penicheiro. My brother’s girlfriend is expecting and will be delivering very soon, so that is something I’m really looking forward to!

W: What’s your favorite holiday tradition?

Ticha: My favorite holiday tradition is the family reunion. Eating together, exchanging gifts, and being home relaxing and being loved by my family!! Plus this year, Magic (my black lab) will be able to spend Xmas with us, since I flew him to Portugal for the first time!!! It will be the first time that we are ALL together!! I can’t wait…

W: What’s your favorite holiday meal?

Ticha: My favorite meal is anything and everything my mom cooks! In Portugal, it is tradition to eat codfish on Christmas Eve. And then all the deserts… yummy!

Happy holidays to all of you!

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12.24Adrian Williams-Strong has a Chat with the W About the Holidays

The WNBA also got in contact with Adrian Williams-Strong, to find out how she celebrates the Holiday season.

Holiday Q&A with Adrian Williams-Strong

W: What are you doing for the upcoming holidays?

Adrian: I will be in China for the holidays, but my husband is coming here on Christmas Eve. So my Christmas present is my husband!

W: What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever gotten?

Adrian: Well, I have two. When I was about 8 or 9, I asked for a box of See’s Candies. This is the only year I ever asked for anything. Usually, I just got what my sister asked for. I’ve never really wanted much. But this Christmas I wanted a whole box of See’s Candies for myself. And I got it! I was so excited… and no, I didn’t share.

The second was a black Holiday Barbie I got last year. I had gone to Wal-Mart in search of one, but all of the black dolls were gone. I didn’t think anything of it until I opened up one of my presents and there it was! I didn’t even know my husband had been listening to me.

W: What do you want for Christmas this year?

Adrian: Hmmmm… Like I said, I’ve never really been into receiving on Christmas. I love buying gifts for other people. That’s why it’s really fun to have children around. That joy you see on their faces is worth the million dollars or so you spent for the American Girl Doll clothes and shoes set.

W: What’s your favorite holiday tradition?

Adrian: I love decorating the house. Even though I knew I wasn’t going to be there this year, I still decorated the house before I left. Just seeing the lights on the houses makes me happy. Also, the Christmas music. I LOVE the Christmas music. With all this, though, I make sure I remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!

W: What’s your favorite holiday meal?

Adrian: I LOVE dressing. That is the same thing as stuffing, FYI.

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12.23Sacramento Monarchs 2009 Season Schedule

Sacramento Monarchs 2009 Season Schedule

The 2009 season kicks off with a home game against the Seattle Storm. The Monarchs will be playing 17 regular season games at home including the last 4 of the season.

Set a date for July 9th, the Monarchs will be playing against the Seattle Storm in Seattle and the game will be aired on ESPN2.

Home games in bold.
All times Pacific Time.

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