Not sure what my sister was telling Jen ...probably say cheese. Looks like Trica was in first grade as she has some missing front teeth. Jen has a Raggedy Ann doll that I do not recall at all.
The Nativity set in the background was ceramic and I made it one year as a gift for my Mother. The tree was in the corner of the living room in my parents home on Straight Lake. I see tinsel and satin balls.
I am still not sure what my Mother was thinking with the choice of carpeting! Uffda high low shag.
Christmas was always celebrated the same; church on Christmas Eve, after church my Mother would disappear and begin her last minute gift wrapping...there would be knocks at the door and neighbors would join in the festivities...my Mother invited everyone for Christmas Eve. There was food and plenty to drink...it was always terribly cold outside...Minnesota ..freeze your butt off cold. The next morning was church and the rest of the day was spent at my Grandparents home.
Far Side
