there had never been such a christmas

Today is the much celebrated Black Friday.  The one that began on Thursday.  Thursday was the day formally known as Thanksgiving.

In our house, today was the day we unpacked and went to the grocery store, did laundry, and visited our friends for leftovers.  Today was the day I spoke to my mom on the phone about how I could better arrange Annabelle's room to accommodate all the toys she never plays with.

Today is also the day we reached "Mr. Edwards Meets Santa Claus" in Little House on the Prairie, and in case you don't remember, or perhaps didn't read it, I want to share this passage with you:

"They had never even thought of such a thing, as having a penny.  Think of having a whole penny for your very own.  Think of having a cup, and a cake, and a stick of candy and a penny.  There had never been such a Christmas"

There had never been such a Christmas.