Santa’s Merry Christmas

The year my son was a senior in high school he was especially full of himself.  I snagged him to help decorate.  Making no complaints, he offered to do the mantel, using the traditional garland, candles, sleigh and elves, paying careful attention to his Grandma’s hand-made Santa, the special centerpiece she always looked for. His enthusiasm was refreshing.  The extended family had gathered, and of, was admiring Grandma’s lovely Santa gracing the mantel yet another year.  That’s when it became apparent he’d made especially, good use of a giant red and white striped candy cane, enhancing Santa’s holiday charm.  I hope he has five boys just like himself!