I used to dread Christmas, as I ran photo labs and stores. It was just a tidal wave of people and problems and processing. Now, I drive a bus, and at least have Christmas Day off, although I usually have to work Christmas Eve and then go straight to Church and assist with early (5p.m.) mass. New Years Day, my cycling club has a ride, length to be determined by temperature. Last year, it was just to Normal from Bloomington and return. Because it was 20f and windy. Other years we have gone some distance, as it warmed up around New Years.