Here's a Challenge for You:

Do you think it's possible to design a clock using only 9's? Before you check out this link, give it your best shot. And, what makes this particular clock so interesting is that it only has 3 nines in each of its numeric representations for each of the 12 numbers. What a great challenge to offer your students upon return from the holidays. See how it's done.

A wish to all of the users here at math.about.com: "I sincerely hope that you have a wonderfully, successful new year in 2009."