Ticha Penicheiro Talks About Her Holiday Celbrations with the W

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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!