We like to help celebrate these occasions with appropriately themed images submitted for our photo of the day contest. (The thumbnail above right was the 2009 Photo of the Day for New Year's Day, by Gerri Jones.)

So now's the time to dig through your archives - or get to shooting if you prefer - and prepare your own Christmas and New Year's-themed submissions. Then hop on over to the Photo of the Day Entry Page, submit your photos, and help your fellow readers feel the seasonal spirit!