:rudolph:Hi from Maine. I am an extreme Christmas decorator , filling every nook & cranny of my home. The first weekend of Dec. I hold an open house for our friends and family. Lots of cookies and punch and we accept donations for the local humane society. I also like to study Christmas history and legends I find our guest like to hear about the little legends and traditions about christmas. I have six helpers dressed in costumes and even a Santa Claus. I do this mostly for adults especially senior citizens who might other wise not do much for the holidays. Love swapping Christmas cards, i never throw them out, have some that are more than thirty years old when i began collecting Christmas. I also collect cookbooks and kitchen gadgets. I live with my husband of 52 years and 2 cats. Hope to hear from other Christmas fans. Lady Noel