Christmas 1

Today is Christmas Eve.

Crossing the Mont Blanc Quai last night, the city was alive with slivers of three-foot long coloured lights--blues, reds, yellows--hanging from the trees along the lake. The tree in front of the Duke's tomb was hung with giant lighted red snowflakes.

Today we will decorate the tree, open presents, listen to carols and have our Christmas Eve feast.

Don't run for your calendars. You did not miss a month. Although it is not December 24th, it is when my daughter is here and won't be after Monday. International families celebrate when and where they are together.

My biggest present, however, has been this week of having my daughter so close.

Merry Christmas 1...