I love Christmas, gift cards and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (the 1964 original with Burl Ives).

This city is friendlier and prettier during the holidays and snowstorms -- two reasons I enjoy both. Could do without the Christmas stuff showing up at Halloween.

Bah humbug creeps in around shopping crowds, but online shopping has greatly alleviated that -- I didn't battle mall mobs this year, at all.

... and a Happy New Year!!