Dacil Batista felt little Christmas cheer while trimming a plastic fir tree by the caravan where she, her family and pets have been living since the volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma forced them from their home.
Batista says the children have been missing their house and garden with swings, a slide and a playhouse.
He recalled how frequent tremors would rattle the vehicle, spooking the family and their many pets - a dog, a dozen birds, two turtles and a ball python. Some residents have been allowed to return to their homes, but the parking lot where the family has their caravan is still full of mobile homes. The town hall of Los Llanos de Aridane has put a big Christmas tree above the car park to cheer up those who remain.
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