"Santa’s little yelpers are ready for presents!" 

A shout out to Fur the Love of Dogs pet groomer in Washington for posting these adorable pictures on its Facebook page! Talk abour spreading holiday cheer!

The Christmas countdown continues, and there are still plenty of opportunities to visit with Santa (remember to scroll down to "Community Corner"), shop local, partake in festive crafty decor classes, check out live music (bonus if you wear an "ugly" holiday sweater), go on group hikes, and more.

Extra-special highlights include Hope's annual Moravian Christmas, The Watergap Singers Holiday Concert, and perennial favorite The Nutcracker presented by The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet at Centenary Stage Company.

Hackettstown will be ringing in the New Year with its third annual M&M lentil drop, and surrounding businesses will stay open late, including Living Spirits Distillery and Czig Meister Brewing Co.

We expect this to be our last Wanderings of the year, so we wish everyone a Happy Hanukkah, Happy Christmas, Happy and Healthy New Year, and, as always, Happy Wanderings! Peace out!