Object: A Christmas tree ornament, a pair of swimming trunks, and a birthday candle.

Good morning, boys and girls. What day is your very favorite day? What day do you enjoy more than any other day in the year? [Let them answer.] Some of you say Christmas. How about your birthday or the first day that school is out for vacation? I know how you feel. When I see a Christmas tree with all the beautiful ornaments and lights, or a birthday cake with all the candles, or a swimming pool, I think about all the good times that I enjoy in a year. There are a lot of good days, and I know that you can hardly wait for Christmas or your next birthday, and I’m sure some of you are already thinking about your vacation next summer. I hope that you have a great time.

But today I want to t…