There is a nativity scene (displayed, I think, with the use of town funds-- I live in the Bible belt) I saw that wasn’t that tacky, as far as it goes. Mary, Joe, and Jay were all there, plus the Magi. However, guess who was looking on in adoration, closer than all the aforementioned? The only one who was close enough to touch the manger was damned SANTA CLAUS. He was peering at the crib looking like he was formulating a plan of usurpation. Seems to have worked.
I mean, what the hell. Seriously. Give me a break. I know that Santa Claus-> St. Nicholas , pious beatified etc. but just because one throws money at hos waiting at a pawn shop and later becomes a mythic figure who pimps flying mammals around the world and commits yearly innumerable counts of unlawful entry DOES NOT earn one face time with the Principals of one of the Big Five Organized. Sheesh.
You live on my parents’ block, don’t you? Very devout and dignified Catholics, my father puts The Holy Family on the roof every winter, their lighted splendor for all the neighborhood to see. Their molded plastic bodies glow warmly with the inner radience of 100 watt bulbs. I’ve wondered all my life: where does one BUY such a thing?
On a hot August day years ago, when I was heading northbound out of Miami, I was passed by a middle-aged Cuban guy going about 75 mph… with a nativity scene glued to his fuzzbuster. I nearly drove off the road, I was laughing so hard.
Just passed this one on the way back from the doctor’s office: front yard Nativity scene, but done with 3-foot tall statues of children, à la wide-eyed “Precious Moments”. Mary looks to be about four-years-old, and the sheep look just beyond fetal stage.
“…and the Baby Jesus will be played by a 40 watt bulb.”
Doonesbury-G.B. Trudeau
Inky, even though you’re not in Missouri and the vehicle isn’t a trailer, you should send a pic to the Missouri Trailer Trash website. I bet this display will make it into the non-Missouri pics.
This one needs to be shared again. And every year hereafter. 
Happy holidays everyone!
Laughing out loud, at work.
Sometimes I think people know it’s tacky, but don’t admit, and they “just go with it.” Adding more and more each year. Kind of an in joke between Nonie and Oscar. Not wanting to change the “doggie style” reindeer says they’re not taking it too seriously on any level.
Carry on, Nonie and Oscar.