I don’t ever recall being in a school Christmas pageant, oh
no wait I think I do. I was a present, that’s right my mom wrapped a big box in
Christmas paper then put a bow on it. I slipped into the box and stood on stage
with all of the other kids in school singing Christmas carols. I can also
remember, from second grade up there was some kind of classroom event
celebrating Christmas. The homeroom mom would put together small crafts, games
for the kids to play and we would make Christmas ornaments. Most of the moms
would bring in baked goods and drinks for all of us to enjoy, we would also
exchange small gifts.
While in junior
high and high school I played the flute in band and we would put on Christmas
concerts. I remember my first Christmas concert outfit; my daughter would love
it, just joking. It was a Red and green wool plaid skirt, white blouse, red
sweater, black tights and my early Christmas present, clogs. Mom and dad let me wear my Christmas present
early that year, but after the concert they were wrapped and put back under the
tree.
