The First Real Snow!

December first, and it's the first day its really snowing! It's so pretty outside. The trees and grass are covered in a layer of white. The first snow fall is always welcome. It wouldn't feel like the Christmas season without the snow. I love the lights that get put up on houses, and down city streets. The city always looks so pretty during winter. There are always many activities going on too. There is the Santa Claus parade, skating at the forks, tobogganing all over the city, the Christmas program and the play at church, and the family gatherings. There is so much to do! My family used to go chop down our own Christmas tree when we lived in Alberta. It's amazing how so many traditions and events revolve around the birth of Jesus. Christmas is so festive!