Dear Parents,

"Mom, did Dad have any holiday traditions from California?"

"Yes, why?"

"I have an assignment."

*Hands me a paper which reads:*

"Dear Parents,
"We are learning about different countries. We want to learn about traditions, music, dances, artwork, poems, rhymes and stories that distinguish cultures. As we are heading into the holiday season... be willing to share with us... please fill out the portion below...
"The country I will discuss: ___________________
"Preferred date and time: _____________________"

"Tim, California does not quite count."

*From the bedroom* "What doesn't count about California?"

*Show him the paper*

"Tim, California is one of the two greatest communist countries in the world..."

"Honey! Stop, you'll just confuse him. Tim, I've been to Costa Rica, talk to me."