Christmas Eve 2025

 Happy Christmas Eve

For our family, the festivities begin this morning and continue through tomorrow. 

It is exciting this year with a new grandson who is experiencing his first Christmas. Actually, it was a lot of fun shopping for him. Who can possibly resist buying trucks and tractors for an almost one-year old? 

It was very easy to get pulled into the noise and hustle this season, but we resisted. Chris and I managed to get our Christmas cards addressed and mailed in a more relaxed manner and although we have had an aggressive travel schedule, we are looking forward to the next couple of days. We even have the presents wrapped. Well, I may have to wrap an additional gift we bought for Beck, the youngest grandson, yesterday. 

Now, it's time for family. 

I don't expect to listen to or watch the news until Friday. 

White Christmas? 

Thankfully, no! I am looking forwards to the projected high of 51 degrees for both today and tomorrow! Maybe snow on Friday. 

Of course, not everyone can be with their families on this holiday season. I am remembering the first responders, those working shift work, and of course our military personnel across the world and here at home and send them a special thank you for their service!

May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you today and throughout the New Year.

-- Bob Doan, Odenton, MD