Peter never wanted to open a gift at Christmas. He was saddened when we asked him about celebrating Christmas in Marash. His memories of Christmas?
"In Marash, we each were given one dilim (one slice) of an orange for Christmas -- what a treat!"
In remembrance, at Christmas, Marash Girl puts an orange in every Christmas stocking that hangs from her fireplace mantle. In remembrance.
My mother recalled getting an orange at Christmas, too. Big deal, and delicious. (whole orange each kid, though). So we always got an orange for Christmas, as well as more usual Santa surprises.
ReplyDeleteMy mother recalled getting an orange at Christmas, too. Big deal, and delicious. (whole orange each kid, though). So we always got an orange for Christmas, as well as more usual Santa surprises.
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