Well it's 9 days to Christmas and I don't see any Season's greeting up yet (except for the IIS Santa hat), so I thought I'd take this opportunity to wish you and your families well for Christmas and for for a bright 2017.
Christmas, New Year and the holiday period mean different things to different people. I think most accept it as a time for family, reflection, wishing well and ultimately hope and happiness for the future. Unfortunately not everyone's circumstances are the same and for some it can be a time of sadness, loneliness and recalling loss. Always remember the good things - tomorrow is always going to be there.
Just bumping this thread to the top, with only 4 replies from 303 views one could conclude that astronomers don't celebrate Christmas or are just a miserable bunch.......
Just bumping this thread to the top, with only 4 replies from 303 views one could conclude that astronomers don't celebrate Christmas or are just a miserable bunch.......
Have a Merry Christmas you grumpy buggers
Bah Humbug.
Merry Christmas to all members irrespective of how one interptets the occasion it is an opportunity to use the word "happy" and that must be good.
Merry Christmas & Happy 2017
Io Saturnalia! Dies Natalis Solis Invicti ! 
... look it up, and be enlightened. 
(this was the closest emoticon I could find to a Feat of Strength!)
