One of the earliest memories I have of Christmas celebrations with the Zenner Family is that my grandparents always threw a Christmas party at their home in Cold Spring. There would be extended family in attendance, as well as family friends. The food would be abundant, and for the adults, drinks galore!My grandparents had a little electric santa that would hobble along and ring a bell. Even as a teenager, this was my favorite toy.
A more recent memory of the Zenner Family Christmas was my grandfather's last Christmas. He was dying of lung cancer, and we knew we had little time with him. We decided to have a celebration of life, by having a bonfire on their frozen lake and shooting off fireworks for that year's Christmas celebration. We were able to move my grandfather's hospital bed closer to the window in the living room, and he was able to watch the show. Of course, he tried to run the show, as a true Zenner does, but it is a moment that will always stay with me.
Merry Christmas to my family!
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