With all the warmth of an ice cube tray at Governor Palin's haus, here's how part of the MICA family celebrated Christmas one year: Credit Union Times

Credit Union Times
Special Feature: How Credit Union Organizations, Leaders Celebrate the Holidays

December 21, 2005
Tis the Season for the Industry to Celebrate With this the last issue of the year for Credit Union Times, our staff contacted its sources to find out just how they plan to celebrate the holiday season. Some organizations hold lavish holiday parties, while others prefer smaller affairs. Of course, charity is a big emphasis for most. Here's what we found. Mica Family Christmas Memory Reflects Life of a Congressman WASHINGTON-Serving in Congress, CUNA President and CEO Dan Mica split his time between D.C. and his district in West Palm Beach, where the Mica family preferred to spend the holidays. Mica typically flew home with extra suitcases loaded up with toys and gifts at Christmas time. One year when Congress was in session particularly late in the year, the Mica family arrived back home Christmas Eve night. Of course, by that time the Christmas trees had all been sold. However, in the never-ending resourcefulness of a parent and the spirit of Christmas, the Mica family cranked up the creative juices. They purchased a few sheets of green poster board, taped them together and drew ornaments on it. The `tree' was then suspended from the ceiling in the living room with the presents strewn all over the floor below. The grown Mica children still talk about it today!