Today, being the Winter Solstice, is the day we remove the fall decor, drape the house in winter finery, and set up the Yule tree! Huzzah!

 

Meet Mr. HollyHead, with his crown of holly and ivy.

He only lasted a day, since we have had 50 degrees or more temps the last two days...but we loved him anyway, and now the snowmelt joins the earth to nourish springtime growth. Not a bad legacy!