The month of December so far is showing below average temperatures.

The seasonable weather has not stopped the festive mood in the air. Outside lights, candles and trees are being put up in the time-honored tradition.

Thanksgiving dinners will be shared Thursday with family and friends. Firday is the traditional start of the Christmas season and considered by retail merchants the busiest shopping day of the year. Did you know that on Friday there will be just 30 shopping days remaining before Christmas?

You may have noticed the deer have been moving around lately, primarily due to the hunting season, and you are apt to see them in strange places or crossing the road. The archery season for deer ends soon. The days are growing shorter as the sun is setting before 4:20 p.m.