I have a bit of trouble with getting older and the "magic" of Christmas isn't quite so exciting as the years roll on. Could be because some of my traditions are rereading special books I only read November-the new year, etc. My husband and I just moved in 2005 so this is just our second Christmas in this house. We've started a couple new traditions, but I think December 26 is going to come and I'll be a bit washed out.

What are your wishes for this "season" -- do you have any traditions and ways of celebrating that help you feel better over the "winter"? Do you do new year resolutions or go away on sunny vacations during dark and dreary February? (my husband's favorite thing to do). Do you plan your garden? In a week or so all the festivities and hype are going to be over but then those of us in the northern hemisphere are still stuck with 2-4 more months of yuck. How do you help yourself through that?