25 Days of Christmas, Day 19

These are chewy peppermints (sold as "Christmas Nougats"). We're on our second bag of them for the season. They taste like Christmas.

25 Days of Christmas, Day 18

On Saturday, Donald made this year's Lucia "cats" (or buns). The initial samples were promising, but I think further testing is required. ;o) Hey, somebody has to do it!

25 Days of Christmas, Day 17

...playing around after a game of Scrabble...

25 Days of Christmas, Day 16

...a pretty Christmas card from one of Donald's aunts...

25 Days of Christmas, Day 15

Tangled light-trails. This is another fine example of, "Oh, I haven't taken a photo yet today, and it's already dark"-style photography. (g) Well, that, and I'm (easily) amused by swirly lights...

25 Days of Christmas, Day 14

I am relieved to have some of my Christmas shopping done. There's more yet to be done, but at least it's a start!

25 Days of Christmas, Day 13

I'm having a hard time remembering to take my photos before it gets dark, which is part of the reason I've been taking so many Christmas tree light photos. (g) Today, however, I remembered before the sunlight was completely gone.

This is part of our nativity scene. The blondish-looking hair seems a little unlikely, but it's the thought that counts ;o)-- and the figures do serve as a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

25 Days of Christmas, Day 12

Hey, look! It's the ubiquitous "reflection in the Christmas tree ornament" shot! ;o) With guest stars Donald and Trixie!

There are a couple more in this series in my Flickr photostream.

25 Days of Christmas, Day 11

Playing around with wobbling the camera on extended exposures... and enjoying the cozily lighted Christmas tree.

25 Days of Christmas, Day 10

The tree is finally fully decorated!