Five Things to Know Today: December 22

1. Weather: Brighter today. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says we'll see sun and 53 degrees today.

2. In Case You Missed It: Alburtis Firefighter Matthew Trexler will never forget this year's Community Christmas Celebration.

3. Quote of the Day: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” - Albert Camus.

4. Coming Up: Macungie Council President Guy Ramsey has had enough. Read his parting comments at 1 p.m.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1900, the first car to be produced under the "Mercedes" name was delivered to its buyer. And just in time for Christmas. Wonder if it had one of those big red bows on it...