It's the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year

For me this is the time of year I love MOST!

...and I don't mean the crowded stores, and the spending of cash on stuff. (Though they do seem to go hand in hand) Here's what I love about the Christmas season:
COLD Weather, it's perfect! Kinda bites the end of your nose.
SNOW, till the week after Christmas then it can go away till next year.
LIGHTS, whether its the downtown store fronts (still my favorite) or homes decorated for the season.
FAMILY and FRIENDS, they both go together for Lisa and I since my family is so far away.(Most live in New England, yea.....Patriots fans)
FOOD, who doesn't love food!
GIFTS, and mostly giving. It's fun to find the perfect gift for the person on your lift. Yea it takes some time, but isn't that the spirit of Christmas? Let it take some time and spend it reflecting on the people who are on your list.
KIDS, wide eyed!!!! (don't you wish it could be that way for a lifetime?)
SANTA CLAUS, I'm still bummed about the day Mom, Dad and I HAD a TALK!! I would have figured out the stork and kids thing....BUT Santa?!!!!

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