One of our traditions is once Thanksgiving comes, we drink our hot beverages out of Christmasy mugs. I've been searching through our Christmas stuff looking for handmade ornaments to photograph and decided to pull out the mugs early.

Most of the mugs have been gifts from students. I have a box 12 x 12 x 15 filled with mugs. I pulled out my favorite five and put the other ten back in the closet. If you're inclined to give your child's teacher a Christmas present, please don't give them a mug.

V.