It’s true that through the years some Christmas memories fade away, while others are indelible, never to be forgotten. Two of my favorite Christmas memories occurred in 1965 and 1966, and they were deeply interconnected.

As the holiday was approaching, two subjects were on my mind. Because my twin sister was seriously ill, I needed to make 1965 Natale very special. And because photography has always been my passion, I told my husband Sebastian we needed a new movie camera. Since my grandmothers were both in their late 80’s, I always yearned to surprise them by featuring their 10 American great-grandchildren on a movie film.