Got your fireworks yet? There are just two opportunities each year to buy fireworks in Texas - near the 4th of July, and new New Year's Eve. Business is good right now at local fireworks stands.
Even though there has been some recent moisture, it's been another dry year. And fireworks and piles of dry leaves don't mix.
Now that Christmas is over, it's probably time to take down the tree. For most of us anyway. One percent of the population leaves the tree up all year! You know who you are.
How long is too long? Most people take down the tree by early January, and some of us ripped it down as soon as the last present was passed out.
Public kisses are always subject to judgment aren't they? The smooch can't be too long cuz people around you get uncomfortable, and it can't be too short cuz people might think you're scared, or not all that fond of your sweetie pie after all.
So how long should the perfect New Year's Eve kiss last? It depends on how long you and your significant other have been together actually.
Carlos Santana has performed for massive crowds during his 40-plus-year career, but the guitar legend likely will be entertaining one of his largest audiences ever when he appears on the 2012 installment of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
Not heading out of town for the holidays this year? Looking to do something memorable on the first day of 2011 without spending the money needed for a warm-weather or ski vacation? You have lots of options – some even in your own back yard.
