Have a holly, jolly Christmas
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas! The big day for all good boys and girls of all ages is finally here.
And here in Central Texas it's in the 70s.
Cheery but not chilly: I know, 'tis the season for joy, not whining about the weather, especially since 70-degree temperatures are a heck of a lot better than dangerously cold ones.
Still, it's the warmest Christmas in Austin in 52 years. The short snowman on the left in the photo above and I are definitely a bit taken aback by the unseasonable turn this so-called winter weather has taken.
But it won't stop us -- the hubby and me, that is; it will pose a problem for snowmen -- from having a great Christmas filled with our customary holiday celebrations.
One of those traditions is that here at the ol' blog, despite being run by a tax geek for other tax aficionados, Dec. 25 is a no-tax day. Really.
If you just can't resist a tax tidbit or two (or more), feel free to peruse the site for lots of items to fill your time.
Tons of tradition … and food: We, however, have plenty of other things to do today.
Like enjoy Christmas tunes as we take a driving tour of Austin's wild Christmas trees and, after dark, neighborhood light displays.
Of course, sit down to a great meal. This year's menu, like previous ones, is ham and double-stuffed potatoes and corn pudding and collard greens and pumpkin and blueberry-banana pies, washed down with some wine and St. Arnold's Christmas Ale.
Plus presents. And family and friends.
Did I mention the presents?
Holly, jolly time: Wherever you're spending this special day and whatever the weather is there, from here in the Lone Star State the hubby and I wish you a wonderful, holly, jolly Texas Christmas.
And I'll be back tomorrow -- promise! -- with more tax posts. Maybe with a bit of a pie hangover, but I'll be here.
Happy Holidays!
You also might find the prior year Christmas messages of interest:
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