. >> professional swimming in the backyard with dan hicks. knock out my brother's teeth? >> reporter: some had ulterior motives. those who were alone in their bubble could play against the house like this swiss skier. and that's where we are. reinventing normal and creating new traditions it's uncertain what the next year will bring, but if 2020 has taught us anything, it's what we can bring to the next year rafael seth, nbc news. >> what a year. >> it's been a banner year for social video and viral videos. what else are you going to do? staying home and getting retweets and likes. >> that makes me wish i could have done more wacky things. >> there's still time. >>> we want to wish you and your family a saf ♪ ♪ life's more fun with a dog. and doglife is more fun with milk-bone. ♪ ♪ >>> and a good morning to you. right now at 4:30, it is christmas eve and a foggy day in walnut creek. take a look at this this morning as we start the day. the last hours before christmas day. and a good morning to you. i'm marcus washington. >> rudolph with your