My kids and I will be traveling to my hometown (Hampton, VA) for Christmas through (almost) New Year's. I hope it's warmer and less snowy there than the South Burbs of Chicago (30" of the white stuff about 10 days, a record for December; temp at 10:45 CST today -- six degrees Fahrenheit above zero). First day of winter, indeed. Have a Happy Christmas and please accept my best wishes for a prosperous New Year. Warren Wetmore