Scrooge's Jolly Journal | Entry #1
Wednesday, 11th December
I happened across a charming young man by the name of Aaron. He was accompanied by his companions, who attend Eastern Hancock School. They like to enjoy the holidays with a field trip to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. I wish them all a wonderful Holiday Season!
Following a brief encounter with the Stephenson family, Mia & Callie shared with me that they enjoy baking cookies for the holidays. I believe these are small treats enjoyed with a glass of milk, not unlike the biscuits we have with tea and cakes, back in London. They also enjoy shopping for their family and reading Christmas stories. I am humbled to share that they had already read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It was such a joy to meet them.
A young man by the name of Carter Benel was patiently waiting to ride the Yule Slide today. He shared with me that he enjoyed setting up his Christmas Train set yesterday, and one of his favorite things to pass the time during the festive season is to sing carols. Unfortunately, before I could have the pleasure of a rendition he slid down the enormous Yule Slide. Which I must say looks jolly good fun!
Celebrating Jolly Days, the Haggerty family spared a moment with Yours Truly this glorious morning. They enjoy riding the Yule Slide during this happy season, and also enjoy eating festive cookies. One hopes that a sample of this seemingly popular pastime finds its way to me, so that I may share in the culinary delights of this great American tradition.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting a fine young man named Recho from St. Michael's School. When I asked if he would be kind enough to share what he enjoys doing during the Holiday season, he responded with, “I like giving!” What a remarkable young man! No need for any spirit interventions with this chap. Spread the joy, Recho!
A very young man named Benjamin introduced himself to me today at the Jolly Days exhibit. He was eager to take a photograph. I obliged of course. Not wishing to appear vain, but one enjoys the novelty of modern day technology. Benjamin very much enjoys decorating his Christmas Tree each year. But more importantly, he is fortunate enough to be assigned his own special Elf that reports to Santa Claus directly. The Elf named “Rocket” informs Santa Claus as to the behavior of young Benjamin. After a few splendid moments with Benjamin and his family I am convinced Rocket has only good things to report!
I stumbled across some more joyful students from the St. Michael's School. The lovely Erika, Salamat, McKenzie and Chloe played one of my favorite parlour games with me. So much fun! The also shared that they enjoy playing games like tic-tac-toe, eating cake and singing songs with their families and friends. Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
Have you seen Scrooge during your visit to the museum? Leave a comment or send us a tweet using the #JollyDays hashtag, and let us know if you passed along the coin that you received from Scrooge.