Somewhat related, but the TftL book actually has a description of winter in Boulder City, for all those of us who don't know what Christmas in the desert is like. Unless KCC minds, I'll just post it here.
[ +- ] Winter in Boulder City
Even in the dead of winter, it never gets all that cold in Boulder City. It snows sometimes, but it rarely sticks around for long. It just leaves a light dusting on the rocks and cacti before the chilly mid-day sun melts it all away.
You actually have to wear pants and a jacket, maybe even a hat and gloves. Never snow boots though. It rains just a little during this season, and that means sometimes you can catch the desert in one of its rare, but beautiful, blooms. On top of that, the holidays mean trips into Las Vegas to see even more lights on display than usual, and to shop for Christmas gifts, too