Hats, mittens, scarves, getting to buy yarn and make even more scarves, steaming chai, peppermint mocha at Starbucks, seeing my breath become frost in front of me, wreaths in windows, single candles in dormer windows, cheesy Christmas displays, watching White Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Island of Misfit Toys, and of course, A Christmas Story on TV, blankets, excuses to make and force cookies and cakes on friends, wrapping Christmas presents, the tiny stockings for my cats.

Okay, I'm going to shut up now. :)