Welcome!

Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. I realize it's trite, but I do believe in Santa Claus, and the magic of all things Christmassy. It's never a White Christmas where I live, but I've had some of those in my past, and you don't need snow to feel the spirit of the season. I love the lead up to Christmas of Advent, and gift selection, wrapping, shaking & unwrapping. I love the majesty of Midnight Mass (I was raised Catholic) and the silliness of mall elves dealing with crying kids.

This blog will be all Christmas, all the time. I will have a Christmas reading list; iPod playlists that are great to listen to while you're driving around in September wishing it was December; hints on where to see some killer light displays closer to the big day; recipes for everything from cookies for carolers to what to do with leftover fruitcake; and so much more!

I hope my entusiasm for this special time of year is contagious, and you fall head over heels in love with the joy of the season as much as I have!