Please tell me – why is it okay to put up your Christmas lights the day after Thanksgiving, but if you leave them up for the entire month of January, you’re a loser? On that note, Just because a party is long gone, can’t I still remember it fondly and share some pix a few months later?

The answer: yes I can!
For starters, check out these awesome pictures and wonderful blog entree from Nozizwe.

She made the prettiest pie and we bartered for some of her awesome photos. (I’m big on the barter thing)

It was a great way to kick off the holiday season and get all the busy bakers in the mood to be thankful, joyful, grateful.

I certainly hope you can make it in 2010. We made 130 pies this year – and we couldn’t have made even one more. Next year, more apples, more molasses, more pecans…. MORE BEER!
I’ve often wondered the same thing about Christmas lights. I once left mine up until July and turned them on every night. No one said anything but I know they neighbors thought I was crazy. They made me happy and I just didn’t feel like taking them down. I think leaving them up through January should really be OK and I don’t know why more people don’t. I’m with you…Christmas lights solidarity.