another step toward restoring diatic lations. this as cubans in the homeland are in the midst of nine days of mourning. today, they will pass fidel castro's remains in revelation square, a somber atmosphere with many protesters known as the ladies in white, forced to celebrate behind closed doors telling nbc news they would be put in jail if they marched the streets. but exiled cubans in miami are so happy for them. >> tears of joy and sadness at the same time. >> reporter: recalling years of turmoil and hardship am hoping to see a free cuba in their lifetime. sarah rosario, nbc news. >>> just in time for the holidays, a colorado organization is boxing up a little holiday spirit, making sure every child to be excited about. >>> and get out those winter >>> it's a little bit breezy if gusty here ??q?sin denver d it's chilly so it may be feels plains. we have 20s and 30s in the mountains. outside the 9 backyard, breezy. our current temperature is 40 degrees. let's take a look at what we have going on across the rest of the state. i