By: Alexis W
California, Grade: 4

Monday, December 14, 1923 I don't really know the Great Depression started until Father came home today very upset. The bank had closed and we lost all our life's savings. Friday, December 18, 1923 Today the Dust Bowl hit for the first time. I don't remember a time that hadn't felt any less than Christmas. Monday, December 21, 1923 We're on our way to California. We should be in California by Christmastime. Friday, December 25, 1923 Christmas in California. I never thought I'd live to see California. But I did. I didn't have very high hopes for this Christmas, but I guess we had Christmas after all.