The past weekend I spent much time in the local communities to enjoy the wholesome festivities of Christmas – tree lightings, little dancing jubilant children, historic reenactments, Santa on his giant sleigh led by horses and, of course, lines that went on for days to meet with Santa in his cabin. These girls were particularly entertaining; they were leaping up and down to keep themselves nice and toasty because sadly, it’s beginning to get a bit frigid.