Once again, Christmas is upon us, and I realize this is the third time I celebrate it with you, my online friends. As a small thank-you, I’ll offer you three nuggets of wisdom. No, not from three wise men, butΒ from yours truly, to put you in the ChristmasΒ spirit.

1. Give Thoughtful Presents

Yes, books make great gifts. But that’s a subject for another post. Puns, on the other hand, are NOT a great gift:

Merry Christmas - Frozen stuff | From the blog of Nicholas C. Rossis, author of science fiction, the Pearseus epic fantasy series and children's books

2. Mind the Cat

This year, we skipped decorating, save for a handful of unbreakable ornaments. The reason is the wee one, but in fact, I should have thought of it years ago, seeing how we have not one but two cats.

Merry Christmas - Cat carrols | From the blog of Nicholas C. Rossis, author of science fiction, the Pearseus epic fantasy series and children's books

3. Mind the Dog

Oh yes, we have a dog, too. And even though she’s now 13 years old, she’s still as mischevious as a puppy.

Merry Christmas - Dog carrols | From the blog of Nicholas C. Rossis, author of science fiction, the Pearseus epic fantasy series and children's books

That’s it from me! I hope you all have a great one. Join me on the 27th, when I’ll be answering the question that’s on everyone’s mind: just what the heck is a cumdach? πŸ™‚