'Tis the Season

I actually put my Christmas tree up last week because I like to enjoy it for as long as possible (one year I put it up on Halloween).  One of my favorite things to do during the season is watch Christmas movies with just the tree illuminating the living room.  I am also looking forward to lots of holiday traditions, performances (including several Christmas concerts and four productions of A Christmas Carol), and time with my family (my niece and her fiance will be here for some epic games of Shanghai rummy).

It's the most wonderful time of the year!