At 86, I guess it is normal, or it seems to be for me, I am speechless as I see scenes of my grandchildren and great-grandchildren in throes of Christmas celebration. So familiar, yet so strange! Certainly, Santa has a lot more imagination than when I was a child.
For all octogenarians and a bit younger, here is what I remember that Christmas was like as a child. First of all citrus fruit was a treat, as oranges and grapefruits were not a year round treat. The tree, was nearly always a cedar, or pine cut down in a field on the farm with tinsel and popcorn the main decorations.
Candies that I remember were orange slices and coconut bon bons and peppermint soft balls that fell apart in your mouth! Foods like oysters and country hams, were expected and usually the feasts lasted the whole season long.
Our family usually got a new game board of checkers or monopoly that were a treasured addition to a long winter night around the fire. Always, always, on what doll, or toy Santa might bring me, was a long, flannel nightgown, whose warmth covered little toes and feet in an unheated bedroom upstairs!
This little blog is just to get you recalling your Christmases. What was your celebration like, your favorite gift, your family traditions.? Have fun recalling them, and share if you will.
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