December 13

>Some of the villagers are having a camp-out on the edge of town. Christmastime Village is above the Arctic Circle, so the folks are accustomed to living in a rather cold climate. Several of the folk have noticed, however, ;that the snow doesn't stay on the ground as long as it used tco, and they don't need to wear as many layers of clothing for as long in the winter as before...new competition. She's always open to playing a quick game of pool too...perhaps you would like to challenge her. Her name is Christine....Christine Kringle. Sound familiar? I thought so.>In a third part of the village is a building that is favored by much of the adult part of the population. (And perhaps some sneaky younger folk, too); Since the weather seems to be warming a bit each year, the consumption of the adult beverage produced here seems to be increasing. I wonder if there could be a scientific study; based on this observation...lets see..."the consumption of beer is directly influenced by the increasing average temperature of the surrounding countryside." Nah...I also wonder if that soft drink company is having any regrets about terminating its deal with K. Kringle.