As the chill of winter settles over town, there is a warmth that emanates from the door of an open bar where friends have gathered, carried out on the sound of laughter. The glimpse of a Santa suit reflects in a window. Is he here? Is that him? Is it that time of year already?

The Kringle Crawl is one night to renew a little of the things we believed in when we were children, visit with friends old and new, and have some gratitude for the communities we have created. And, wear a Christmas costume - which really was the idea the whole time.