<p>A Basque Christmas story celebrating Advent.</p><p>When Grandpa Nathan was asked where &ldquo;Thankful Straws&rdquo; originated his only answer was: &ldquo;As long as I remember and as long as I live we have &lsquo;Thankful Straws of Christmas&rsquo;.&rdquo;</p><p>&ldquo;Christmas comes when the bandana is empty and the nativity is full of straws.&rdquo;</p>