Winter Wonderland

"My father was what was known as a “huckster.” He supported our family by selling whatever product happened to be available at any particular moment; melons and fruit in summer, grapes for making wine in the fall, and Christmas trees in the winter...."

A summer flower garden is transformed into a winter wonderland of pine trees, colored lights, oil drum fires, and holiday music. Marco Zaza tells us about his father's Christmas tree business, and discusses how a "huckster" supported his family year-round.