ANIMAL CRACKERS

I think that every child has had a box of animal crackers at some point in their lifetime. There is something so nostalgic about the artwork, box shape and the ribbon. I can remember having them at the Bronx Zoo in New York as a child. Animal Crackers were officially named Barnum's Animals crackers in 1902. During the Christmas season the package was redesigned as a circus wagon with a string attached so it could be hung as a Christmas ornament and easily carried by children. The Studio Midwest has designed a stunning needlepoint canvas to remind us all of our childhood.

I stitched mine for my son Carson. There is even enough room on the top of the box to personalize it with a name and birthday. Keep this a secret though, as I surprise him every Christmas with 12 new ornaments.  Stay tuned to the blog to check on my progress on this year's ornaments......