Merry Christmas from Ace Jackalope

Ace Jackalope and his entourage wish you a merry Christmas, filled with whatever brings you peace, stability and joy.

The automated nativity above is part of a display at Mike Babick's house in Prairie Village, Kansas, near Kansas City.




Cut-out figures inhabit the roof.


Babick collects and restores old Christmas automations.


A view into the garage reveals Santa's workshop.


Almost all of these figures are automated.


A canine ice cream vendor watches another dog dance.


Babick tells me how he'd like to decapitate Ace and motorize him. Ace had no comment.


A few days ago, we paid a visit to Lemon Park in Pratt, Kansas.


Fake hoofprints complement lighted moose and deer.


In some small way, be you adult or child, may you experience wonder today.