This memory spans over 109 years. In 1899, William and Ivy Aitchison had their first child, a daughter named Mildred. In fact, her birthday was December 13th. In 1902, for her third Christmas (Uncle Jack was a brand new baby), Mildred's parents gave her a Santa Claus ornament. Then, in January 1903, Mildred passed away.
This ornament hung on the Eugene Aitchison family Christmas tree as long as anyone can remember! Many years ago, Grandma started storing and hanging this precious ornament in a plastic baggie. One year, we thought it got thrown out with the tree! Thankfully, Mildred's ornament is still in Grandma's possession. The picture makes it a little hard to identify Santa, but that IS him!
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