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While many in the Treasure Valley are spending time with loved ones inside their toasty homes, some occupy Boise protesters are out in the cold on Christmas Eve to make a point.

For Occupy Boise protesters, it seemed it was just another day at their tents on Christmas Eve, doing ordinary, mundane chores.

While some went home to take some time off, about 10 diehards stayed put, sacrificing the holidays for a cause.

“It makes the statement more powerful, giving up the special holiday time,” said Protester Spencer Zachel, “really just need to get people to know what it is going on.”

Some non-profit organizations were also there to show support. “I came down to talk about boots,” said Volunteer Katie Fite, “military surplus boots that are really made for cold weather.”

Through donations, the protesters had free clothes, heating devices and new equipment.

Occupy Boise most recently installed a solar panel to charge cell phones, laptops and anything electrical.

Fite, a volunteer of the Firedoglake Blog, talked about why she sympathizes with the occupy protesters.

“The banks and all the large corporations are able to have their way. Occupy is a way to advance that, hopefully to bring about some change,” she said, “Who wouldn't be supportive of people willing to camp out in the cold?”

The protesters say on the night of Christmas Eve, they plan to further prepare their arguments and protests for the upcoming legislative session. “The real job is going to be once the legislature comes into session, January 9th. It’s always been the long range goal, to have those discussions with lawmakers and policy makers,” said Protester Dean Gunderson.

The protesters say they don't have any celebrations planned on Christmas Eve, but they do plan to have a special Christmas dinner on Christmas Day.