Christmas in Washington State

Christmas here usually finds me in a raincoat if I am out, as it is the beginning of our chief rainy season and goes until about late February but a typical year accumulates only about 33 inches where I live. Green grass still is everywhere, but trees lose their leaves. We rejoice when snow falls but it seldom lasts longer than a month and so far has been less than 24 hours two weeks ago. The temperatures run about 50 degrees in daytime. Lots of Christmas lights on homes, and along the Columbia River they reflect in the water. Many riverside cities have decorated boat parades, too, which is magical. This year I gave my adult children fresh frozen salmon gifts or smoked salmon. In about January one of the salmon types becomes active again -- silvers. I will be with some members of my large family for Christmas Eve and Day. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Holidays of every type that occur about this time. Think Peace on Earth and hope it could happen.