Twas a few days before Christmas...

The stockings are hung by the chimney, with care.

 The tree is smaller than usual, but at least it is there.

 My supervisor blinks his approval, on his way to another long winter's nap.

 The gingerbread is ready for icing, each chap.

The guests are preparing to travel, and the last few details are falling into place.  I trust that you, too, are close to ready for the blessed day.  I'll be surprised if I post between now and the New Year, so I'll wish you and yours the most Merry of Christmases. Hallelujah, Christ is born!