Stealing a Christmas tree is something that isn't done every day.The motivation and timing were different.
I was a strong and determined boy aged 9 when Dad took sick and left Mom and me suddenly.Meanwhile，the Great Depression hit the country，but it made no difference to us.Since Mom was an invalid （病弱者），our existence depended on kind-hearted neighbors and my marvelous talent for survival.
I sold newspapers on street corners and occasionally picked up a bottle of milk from some front porch，a pie from a pantry window，or fruit from neighborhood trees.
During the first Christmas season without Dad，I got caught up in the yuletide （圣诞节期间） spirit.Like any other young boy，I enjoyed the holiday sights and sounds.My anticipation was high，but deep down in my heart was the fact that the man in the red suit skipped right over our little shack （木屋） and stopped only at houses with fireplaces.Meantime，there would be no considerable nice things to eat under the tree.Actually，there would be no tree.At least，a tree would ease the hurt.I resolved to "steal" a Christmas tree on Christmas Day and hurried to Mr.Peterson's store.
I figured out that since the store was closed and the unsold trees were usually thrown away，I was starting fair game.As I prowled （潜行） among the snow-dusted trees beside the store，old man Peterson popped out of nowhere，yelling serious threats and chasing me away.
Nels Peterson was an old and mean bachelor.The following year，he installed a fence around the Christmas tree lot and locked the gate every night.I accepted the challenge-when people were bathed in the warm glow of family togetherness，I climbed the ladder that hugged the store wall and successfully stole one tree.Next year，the ladder was removed.Ultimately，it seemed that the minute he saw me，Mr.Peterson would chase me away.
Then came a Christmas that I shall always remember with fondness and warmth.My teacher at school involved our class in making a Christmas card for our favorite person，not including our family members.
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I planned to make an impressive card for Nels Peterson.
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Late Christmas Eve，surprisingly，the gate to Peterson's store was open.
