The day of decorating the Christmas tree.

Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!
Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers

I made this bluebird  from balsa wood, card and wire back in 1949, while at primary school. So, this will be his 71st Christmas appearance. Back in 1949 bluebirds, especially ones over the white cliffs of Dover, were still very popular!