It's the third day of Christmas, and what did Barnum see, but 3 new daring acts...

December 16, 1851

Phillip happened to glance at the ring while he was hurrying through to his office, and he felt his heart stutter in his chest. His mouth fell open of its own accord. He gave a shaky sigh of relief when W.D. caught Anne before she could plummet to the ground. Anne beamed when she noticed him watching.

"What do you think?" He gulped.

"That was terrifying," he croaked out eventually. She frowned.

"It's supposed to be exciting! We wanted to come up with something special and new for the Christmas show!"

"Oh, the crowd will love it!" he assured her. "I just don't love it when you pull death-defying stunts." Anne smiled at him reassuringly.

"You worry too much. This is what I do - what we do."

"I know. But," Phillip joked, "But between you and P.T., my hair will be grey in no time!"

"Why won't you just consider the idea, Phil?" A voice shouted from the wings, startling them both. P.T. Phillip rolled his eyes.

"Working with reindeer is not a good idea, P.T.!" he shouted back. He paused. "Where would he get the reindeer, anyway?"

"I know a guy!" Phillip sighed as Anne laughed. "Of course he does."

"You know, reindeer would be pretty festive," Anne mused thoughtfully. Phillip shook his head vehemently.

"I don't want to miss my first proper Christmas because I was murdered by Charity!"


...two dancing daughters,

and a beautiful Christmas tree!

Question of the Day: Keeping with the theme of 'entertainment', what is your favorite Christmas movie? I have many that I like, but one of my favorites is definitely Four Christmases.