Merry Christmas!  As you open presents this morning, it's a good time to think about your favorite things about Christmas.  I have my list, and over the years it has changed.  As you think about your list when reading mine  - we can compare notes.

Favorite Ritual  - Being up before anyone, looking at the lit tree with coffee and some old movie on

Favorite TV Event  - Christmas Story Marathon

Favorite Movie  -  (Christmas) While You Were Sleeping (And Yes, it is - LOL)

(Least) Favorite Movie - (Christmas)  Christmas With The Kranks  (Deck The Halls, ain't far behind)

Favorite Song  - (Christmas)  I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

(Least) Favorite Song  - (Christmas) Santa Baby

Favorite Weather  - Warm and sunny, I don't need snow

Favorite Presents Opening Food  -  Good sweet rolls, sausage, coffee and Mimosas

Favorite Christmas Morning Tradition  -  Going to Spudnuts and buying a dozen.  (Support them for being open)

Favorite Meal  - Steaks on the grill with sides -  and Cookies

Favorite Cookie -  Yes!  (all of them, as long as they are soft)

Favorite Tradition  - Trains - lots of trains

Favorite Feeling  - Knowing I have a golf trip lined up with great friends in Florida a few weeks after the holiday

Favorite Ornament  - This Balsa Bear I've had for about 30 years

Favorite Lights  - I do prefer the older school bigger multi-color ones

Favorite Outdoor Decor  -  Single spotlight hitting the wreathe on the front door

Favorite Tree - The one I bought about 30 years ago. I cut it down and when I got home was horribly crooked

Favorite Christmas Memory  - My dad being home - the last day he was ever home before he passed away

Merry Christmas !!