Lake Villa Sunday 12.09.12. Asked in Lake Villa, "What was your favorite Christmas?" "I was stationed in Kuwait with the air force. My family sent me a tiny tree with battery operated lights that I put in my tent. The USO made a special stop with Robin Williams, John Elway and other celebrities. I got my photo with Robin Williams." Tobias Gruchot, Lindenhurst | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media
“When I was 5 years old. I went on a sleigh ride and saw a deer for the first time. I had hot cocoa, sat by the fireplace and listened to Christmas music.” Patricia Jensen, Wadsworth
“My favorite Christmas would have been 1973. My son, Eric Prochnow, was born on Dec. 23. I spent my first Christmas as a mom in the hospital. The nurses brought all the babies out in red stockings to the moms.” Sue Cribb, Lake Villa
“When I was 4 years old, I saw Santa and his reindeer flying on Christmas Eve from my bedroom window.” Barb Venturi, Lake Villa