New day, a new post

Happy December, everyone. 'Tis the season! It snowed last night. It is hard in Ukraine to count the number of shopping days until Christmas because it is celebrated on the 25th of December and the 7th of January. Stores have Christmas decorations out now and they will remain even after the New Year. It would be difficult if you were a 'Scrooge' here because the merchandizing goes on longer. I just don't recognize if the stores are playing Ukrainian Christmas Carols or not. I plan on going downtown to see the large Christmas Tree again this year and hopefully I won't be accosted by a group of Santas wanting money for a photo shoot. That actually happened 2 years ago.
A group of men with one shovel have been standing together outside digging and measuring out in the yard. One man digs while the others stand around and watch. I wonder what is going on. Why don't they have more than one shovel? I speculate that they may be digging holes for trees along the walkway but the holes aren't deep and what is with the measuring tape? Yes, plant more trees near a walkway that the roots causes the sidewalk to become uneven and is then a trip hazard. They stand around and then go over to a new spot and dig what looks like a small trench. The area has lots of trees and I can assume that more will be planted....then a truck pulls up and old, used bricks are thrown on the ground unceremoniously. Hmmm? Then playground equipment is seen. But you don't put playground paraphernalia along a walkway. I will keep looking out the window and I will write later about the happenings in the yard and views from my window.
Have a blessed day.