I note the odd reference to the festive season creeping into Museum-L discussion ! My museum has its high visitor season over this period mainly because we are in the hight of summer and being a maritime museum, are harbourside. I am interested to hear of any special Christmas programmes and activities Museum-L'ers or their museums might be staging this year. How about a competition on the list, to discover the most novel programme? To start the ball rolling; We are renaming Boxing Day, Eliza Hobson Day. This is in honour of a new 1930's replica steam launch that will be plying its trade from our marina from the 26th. major party quayside with 1930's music, radio station give a ways, celebrities cruise, steam armada. The next day there will be a champagne brunch harbour cruise with 30's style and wicker basket hamper. Roger Smith Manager Programmes & Marketing New Zealand National Maritime Museum