Five Things to Know Today: December 18

1. Weather: Sunny and colder still. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says the high today will only be near 38 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: Dickey's Barbeque is open in Wescosville.

3. Quote of the Day: "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas." -- Calvin Coolidge.

4. Coming Up: Don't miss our question today at 2 p.m.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in America. The amendment read, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude...shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."