Time was that carousels/merry-go-rounds had brass ring dispensers. The child/child-at-heart would stretch, grasp the ring, and toss it into a clown's mouth; at least a clowns mouth at Santa Cruz Boardwalk. I now think it's poignant that one had to stretch to grab the prized ring Happiness and fulfillment in life requires desire and effort.
I'm sorry Titanium! Not too late to grab that festive brass rings 😁 Happy Holidays by the by climb up that tree and sing Christmas carols for the whole neighborhood