A sucker for Christmas

Even with the last few weeks (last few years??) bringing what seemed like a crush of negative news, I'm still heartened as the year draws to a close. It's some combination of family, being able to take a break, and the usual holiday time with friends old and new, I guess -- so I hope y'all are having a nice Christmas Eve too, whether celebrating or not, and enjoying a respite from the regular whirlwind.