Christmas

Trivia Question: To whom was Santa Claus delivering Christmas gifts in the Thomas Nast cartoon that first depicted him with a sleigh and reindeer? Answer: Soldiers fighting in the Civil War. The cartoon, entitled “Santa Claus in Camp” appeared on the cover of Harper’s Weekly on January 3, 1863.


A Christmas Card from our Crew, and a picture of the small tree we set up onboard. Christmas was a solemn occasion. The spirit was still in the air but so was the inevitable sadness. To everyone who sent me greetings and presents, thank you so much. Your thoughts, prayers and support make it easier to get through the day.