I have done some crossing of true CC and Thanksgiving cacti. I have lots of colors and bloom time differences in the offspring. When they get more buds open I was going to make a post about them. I think what Laura has is a cross between a true CC and a Thanksgiving cacti. I have one that is similar, a cross between a white Zygo and my true CC, I also have one that is a cross between a Limelight Zygo and true CC and it is similar, and they both have the early bloom time. I have one that is a cross between the true CC and a red Zygo that has the late bloom time. It doesn't have buds this year, at least not yet. My true CC has buds now, and many of my Zygos bloom for Halloween. I can't send anything in the mail now, it is too cold. But if Linda emails me and is willing to wait until next May I could send cuttings of true CC. A woman on the C&S forum just bought a very large old true cc on Craigslist. It's pretty neat. Here is a link that might be useful: True CC scored.

Yes it is and I would say that you got a bargain:o) If it is red maybe we can do some trading. If that is allowed on this forum. Mine is bright pink. Mine is at least 15 years old. It is blooming now. Late winter/early spring is the best time to take cuttings. Best culture for this plant is bright indirect light. Can take some AM direct sun in winter. They love to go outside in summer in a shady, protected location. Soil should be well drained. Water well then let get nearly bone dry before watering again. Use half strength all purpose houseplant fertilizer (May-Sept), none in winter. I like to leave mine outside long enough to get some cool treatment (not freezing) in the fall to help with bud set. Hope this is helpful. Dea

That is beautiful, and a good reminder as well. I love being with little children at Christmas and seeing all of the celebration fresh and new through their eyes. And always the blessing of the true meaning of Christmas needs to be first and foremost in our minds and hearts. TFS Luvs

Thanks for posting this. I know it helps to imagine our loved ones rejoicing with the angels at Christmas time. I found this link the other night and it has music to it. Lu Here is a link that might be useful: Christmas in Heaven