Its not a fake, its from the heart, and that makes it totally original.....I have to tell you all, I am not feeling well, and this just buoyed our spirits here 150%. I cannot wait to show Chelsea all of these when she returns home from school. My mom will also love you all. Its hard to pick a gift for someone who's 83, she has everything and she specifically said she did not want another knick knack! I've been giving her pictures over the last year and she loves them, she also adores Chelsea and I wanted to give her that in a photo......You certainly all made this a happy happy christmas. God bless you all, Syyd