Well I am trying to get into the Christmas spirit.  I thought unlike VA I would definitely have a white Christmas in WI...but alas it is not to be so....  The rain pours down in buckets, and although the fog has rolled in again, this time it just seems a little dreary.  What better time to look around the city some more?

 Just a couple blocks from where I work is Grand Avenue.  Where each intersection has it's own chandelier.  The effect during the day is somewhat quizzical, but at night...

 If you wander by the river walk you will have a good view of the park and its assortment of holiday light displays.  Reindeer, candy canes, santa's castle and even soldiers trumpeting 

 On a clear evening the water is like glass.

Across the road in front of Starbucks is the ice rink.  It has just opened, with the drop in temperatures.         The rink is surrounded by decorated Christmas trees from the various businesses.

All the lights do help to get in the spirit of the holiday.

Rainy, snowy, foggy, or a pleasant sunny green...Whatever you holiday forecast is I hope it is a beautiful one.  Happy Holidays