A traditional gift for Christmas is an apple.  I have many wrapped apples under my tree and so many homemade Christmas cards and letters on my windowsill !  Also - some very interesting looking stuffed Santas.  I found my tree at the downtown supermarket - and my students bargained for a lower price because it didn't have a box. It was like being with my sister- the ultimate shopper.  Many students wanted to come help me trim the tree as no one had done this before. They became obsessed with singing Jingle Bells. 

 I just completed giving final exams and will be spending the next few days marking them.