Maybe I should, and try to enjoy it at least a little bit, considering things will probably be even worse by next Christmas.

Could go, they are only 3 hours away....but it's their Holiday with their kids. My kids really don't celebrate it much. I do have gifts for both.

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And around here, doesn't look like it either. It's still October weather here, no snow on the ground in the western part of the state.

Got a bunch, just like around the Lakes, we were west of all of that. We got a couple blasts of snow but it didn't last long with above freezing temps much of the time, and fucking hurricane force winds, I mean it. It was a constant 30 - 40mph with gusts from 50 - 70+mph. It gets old after a while.

Even when it's otherwise pleasant temps. There's snow in the higher elevations but not a whole lot.

I made it a point to schedule work on the 25th and the 1st. Let those who want the day off have it. I will work right through it like a normal day.
No lights, tree, or presents around here; and my cats can just spend time doing their own thing too. I am not in the least bit interested in a holiday.

2 YYO Golden Retriever. He rides passenger Backseat and expects the window open half-way, so he can pretend he's running at 40 mph' Love every day, but this day means less,.

I can!!! I love lights, garlands, trees, ornaments, sparkle, glitter, and colors!

Especially knowing some kinda Hell is on it's way. Storing it in a treasure box of wonderful memories.

Making new decorations. Will see 2 of NYC's big outdoor trees, etc.
I won't "let the bastards drag me down"...(at this point).

I do understand the other way some people are feeling.

Plus the goings on with our future doesn’t look too bright n my grandkids are in their 20’s and have their own lives so..I’m cat sitting for my friend’s 2 sweeties and I have one of my own. Perfectly ok.
I do send best wishes for my DU family for a healthy and hopefully happy new year 🎄

Best wishes.