A Crèche without Controversy

We visited the life-size Nativity display at Amling's Flowerland every December. Looking back at those photos now, I realize what a big impression the little Bethlehem made on me.

Melrose Park, Illinois, December 1965. It's a good thing I brought my Brownie camera.

Melrose Park, December 1965. This is my favorite place to be at Christmas time.

Melrose Park, Illinois, December 1965. I seem to have a sense of the meaning of Christmas.