I know it's nearly Christmas because...

• I know it's nearly Christmas because: some of the houses in my neighborhood started decorating the day BEFORE Thanksgiving.
• I know it's nearly Christmas because: The Summerset Singers have been practicing for weeks and have started performing for others.  We have about 10 events planned for the winter season - 4 down and 6 to go.  Tonight we sang at the Summerset II holiday party.  Tomorrow we're singing for a retirement party.  
• I know it's nearly Christmas because: the stores are crowded and traffic is really heavy.
• I know it's nearly Christmas because: the Safeway store has cranberry sauce piled up at the front of the store, next to green beans and mushroom soup cans.  
• I know it's nearly Christmas because: in addition to my own singing events, I attended my granddaughter's holiday concert last night.
• I know it's nearly Christmas because: this weekend is my son's Wind Orchestra concert and my grandson's guitar recital.
• I know it's nearly Christmas because: I've gotten a list of desired presents from my family in Houston.  I'm expecting one from the California contingent soon.  
• I know it's nearly Christmas because: we're baking pies to enjoy at dinners with friends and family.
• I know it's nearly Christmas because: on Monday I have a Christmas brunch, a Christmas luncheon, and a Christmas dinner.  I also know I'll be letting out all my clothes.
  
  HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON, WHATEVER HOLIDAY YOU CELEBRATE!