Sights of Christmas

[Starise]

So I made and uploaded this, but it appears my video was blocked in one area on YouTube because I shot video of an automated light show the owner apparently monetized. If the video is blocked to you I would appreciate it if you notify me. I can see it just fine. I may need to edit that house from my video.

The Santa collection is a friend of mine and I know he did not mind me shooting video. The Downingtown PA parade is typical of many towns in my area on Christmas. I could have gone to several others, and honestly if my wife had not wanted to go I would not have attended this one. I admit it was fun once we arrived there.

 

[Marilyn C]

1 hour ago, Starise said:

So I made and uploaded this, but it appears my video was blocked in one area on YouTube because I shot video of an automated light show the owner apparently monetized. If the video is blocked to you I would appreciate it if you notify me. I can see it just fine. I may need to edit that house from my video.

The Santa collection is a friend of mine and I know he did not mind me shooting video. The Downingtown PA parade is typical of many towns in my area on Christmas. I could have gone to several others, and honestly if my wife had not wanted to go I would not have attended this one. I admit it was fun once we arrived there.

 

Hi Starise,

Yes, it all came over to me. And wow do people go all out for Christmas. I think that friend of yours is maybe addicted to Santa etc ornaments.

The parade brought back memories of our church group many years ago. We were on the back of a truck singing our hearts out. Then when we went past the pub we sang `God is better than football...` We all laugh about it now.

Anyway. your lighting is so nice with the nativity scene there too. 

I think people go all out for the celebrations to try and chase away the gloom of the `darkness` of this life. How blessed we are in Jesus to walk in His light.

Blessings, Marilyn.

 

[Debp]

7 hours ago, Starise said:

So I made and uploaded this, but it appears my video was blocked in one area on YouTube because I shot video of an automated light show the owner apparently monetized. If the video is blocked to you I would appreciate it if you notify me. I can see it just fine. I may need to edit that house from my video.

The Santa collection is a friend of mine and I know he did not mind me shooting video. The Downingtown PA parade is typical of many towns in my area on Christmas. I could have gone to several others, and honestly if my wife had not wanted to go I would not have attended this one. I admit it was fun once we arrived there.

 

Wow, your friend outdid me with ornaments.   I have several boxes of vintage and some antique ones.

I never was too much for Santa but I do have some Santas.   I prefer snowmen.

Have a lot of Hallmark ornaments...a little mouse sticking out of a fancy red boot is a favorite of mine.

Did you ever see my decorations @Starise ?  I tagged you a couple of times on them.   If not, let me know here... I'll post them.

 

[Debp]

@missmuffet Did you see this thread?

[Starise]

22 hours ago, Marilyn C said:

Hi Starise,

Yes, it all came over to me. And wow do people go all out for Christmas. I think that friend of yours is maybe addicted to Santa etc ornaments.

The parade brought back memories of our church group many years ago. We were on the back of a truck singing our hearts out. Then when we went past the pub we sang `God is better than football...` We all laugh about it now.

Anyway. your lighting is so nice with the nativity scene there too. 

I think people go all out for the celebrations to try and chase away the gloom of the `darkness` of this life. How blessed we are in Jesus to walk in His light.

Blessings, Marilyn.

 

Good thoughts Marilyn,

Sounds as if you had a lot of fun then. Thanks!

One day we will have the celebration of celebrations!

[Starise]

15 hours ago, Debp said:

Wow, your friend outdid me with ornaments.   I have several boxes of vintage and some antique ones.

I never was too much for Santa but I do have some Santas.   I prefer snowmen.

Have a lot of Hallmark ornaments...a little mouse sticking out of a fancy red boot is a favorite of mine.

Did you ever see my decorations @Starise ?  I tagged you a couple of times on them.   If not, let me know here... I'll post them.

 

No I don’t recall ever seeing your decorations Deb. Sure post a link!

My friend lost his wife maybe 10 or so years ago. They were driving in the car, she slumped over and never woke up. I think collecting is something he remembers they did together. He has spend a lot of his life in church work.

[Debp]

22 minutes ago, Starise said:

No I don’t recall ever seeing your decorations Deb. Sure post a link!

My friend lost his wife maybe 10 or so years ago. They were driving in the car, she slumped over and never woke up. I think collecting is something he remembers they did together. He has spend a lot of his life in church work.

Here's my decorations....I only brought out a few.   Didn't want to repack them!

[Debp]

I made the beaded ornaments on my little tree above.    I have so many I had to quit making them.   Did give some away over the years to friends and neighbors.

A cousin gave us the wreath many years ago...she made it.   I also made a wreath and have another antique wreath.

A close up of my beaded ornaments....I did different designs.

[Starise]

On 12/17/2024 at 3:08 PM, Debp said:

Here's my decorations....I only brought out a few.   Didn't want to repack them!

Those are so nice! I admit it’s very pleasant to have that stuff around on the holidays. 

Thanks for sharing such beautiful work. I like to hear the sentimental side of the origins of these things.

[Starise]

On 12/16/2024 at 4:35 PM, Marilyn C said:

The parade brought back memories of our church group many years ago. We were on the back of a truck singing our hearts out. Then when we went past the pub we sang `God is better than football...` We all laugh about it now.

That sounds like such a blast!!