Notice: I had jumped ahead somehow and published yesterday’s post that was meant for today – Happy Winter Solstice! Here is the post that should have published yesterday (it’s still a good one).
After a long week of down-to-the-wire Christmas preparations and cleaning, it is time to have a holiday evening off with the family.
The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to tell your 
family to get in their warm and cozy jammies. While they are doing that, fill a thermos with some hot chocolate. Pack your thermos and enough mugs for everyone and head out to the car. Then drive around to check out the Christmas lights. Sing Christmas carols, sip hot chocolate (not too hot), and enjoy the sights of the season.
