Today we trimmed the tree. It was a grand occasion with holiday beer and goodwill for all. Aaron helped us, and I explained the Victorian Christmas Ornaments from the First Christmas. I noted that they came from Walmart, as well as our first Christmas Tree. I considered our Christmas theme to be a Victorian Christmas. Aaron liked the blinking lights.

As the years have gone by, our Christmas Decorations have grown. I added another Nativity this season. Fontanini are the maker of the beautifully hand-painted figures. I remember Fontanini from my childhood. The longer I gaze at the figures of the three wisemen and the holy family, the more I see. What majesty and mystery the Holy Family and the three wisemen portray. What lessons do they have to tell us?

The Blo-mold Sants came out from their hiding place to stand guard by the front door and under the Christmas Tree. These Blo-mould creations were all over Eldorado when I was a lad.. Each decoration has a story. The Story of our Lives. Some have told me that they care little for tchotchkes or artistic remembrances. I value them as they chronicle my time on Earth.

‘So do you think you will get the Big Swinger Polaroid Camera for Christmas this year?’ Chet asked Billy B.? ‘I know you have a passion for Photography and you will put it to good use,’ Chet said. ‘I bet when you retire, you will take pictures every day.’Chet said with a sly smile and a wink.

‘Yes, I hope to receive a Big Sminger, but I still hold out hope for a Daniel Boone Action figure, although Neva J tells me I am too old for it…how are you first too young and then too old and never receive the gift?’ Billy B asked. ‘I hope to get a Big Swinger while Polaroid is still producing them,’ Billy B sighed.

‘What about a three-speed bicycle to ride to the location that you will snap your Polaroid Photos,’ Neva J asked. ‘You know, when I listen to Perry Como and Bing Crosby sing about Christmas on the Phonograph, I get the Christmas spirit,’ Neva J laughed.