I am assuming this is Christmas morning. The young child just received a new bike. I wasn’t sure at first if this was a Christmas photo. But I finally spotted the Nativity Scene on top of the old television. Also, there are a lot of wrappings and boxes on the floor.
I cannot tell who is sitting on the sofa. But the person appears to still be in pajamas which is why I was thinking this is Christmas morning.
What do you see?
Merry Christmas!
Until next time…peace
I think I have more than one photo in front of this Christmas tree. I am going to assume everyone was at a family Christmas party.
Of course, I am only guessing. But, I remember as a little girl, my great-grandmother would host a Christmas party. At some point, everyone had to have a picture taken in front of the tree.
Merry Christmas!
Until next time…peace
I was not going to call this a “vintage” photo because this is definitely my era. The image does not have any identifying marks. But I can tell the photo was taken in the early 1970s. I think I got the same doll.
I am assuming this is an extended family Christmas gathering. The two women are opening gifts in the background of the image. When I enlarge the photo, I see the lady closest to the young girl received a “Double Mac” as a Christmas gift. This was a home appliance in the 1970s.
When you look at the photo, what do you see?
Until next time…peace
The Christmas season is officially here. I am hoping I have 25 days of vintage photos to share to lead up to Christmas Day. Here’s the first image. I actually know a little about this photo.
On the back of the photo, written in very neat handwriting, are the names Dennis and Eugene Herold, December 25, 1957.
The boys are dressed up, which leads me to believe they are at someone else’s home. There’s also an outline of a woman in the background. I would like to think that everyone was gathered at the grandparents’ house for Christmas Day celebrations.
What do you think?
Until next time…peace
I just want to wish all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas!
Until next time….peace
For those who are celebrating, I wish you a very Merry Christmas! May you never be too old to search the sky on Christmas Eve!
Until next time…peace
Over this past weekend, I attended the annual event, Silver Bells in the City which held at our state’s capitol in Lansing, Michigan. The event marks the start of the Christmas season with a tree lighting ceremony. And, yes, being in Michigan, the weather is cold for this event. But I absolutely love the light parade, tree lighting, and fireworks over the capitol.
Sometimes, braving the cold is a necessity. I find singing Christmas carols with complete strangers while standing in the middle of the street a great way to start the holidays.
Is there an annual event in your area to celebrate the Christmas season? I would love to hear about it.
Until next time…peace
“Snow was falling,
so much like stars
filling the dark trees
that one could easily imagine
its reason for being was nothing more
than prettiness.”
― Mary Oliver
We don’t have much snow in mid-Michigan right now. I was really hoping for a white Christmas. I am sure the snow will arrive soon enough.
For those who are celebrating today….Merry Christmas!
Until next time…peace
Everyone has a different way to kick off the holiday season. For me? I love to attend the Silver Bells in the City event. All the lights and sounds of Christmas just puts me in the spirit of the season.
A diverse variety of Christmas cards spread out across the kitchen table, my favorite radio station is blaring loudly throughout the house. I am sipping hot tea as I glance down at my lengthy Christmas card exchange list. I send numerous Christmas cards out each year (when I say numerous, I mean hundreds). I even write little notes or long letters in some of the cards depending on if I get to see that person on a regular basis or not. Enclosing a letter or decorating the envelope with stickers just adds to the overall creative process.
Since we live in technological world where social media provides an instant response to a greeting or letter; I have had people tell me that the tradition is no longer in style. In fact, I was told the tradition was a dying art. However, I love sending and receiving Christmas cards. When a friend or family receives my card, I want them to know that I was thinking about them during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
The first Christmas card was given by Sir Henry Cole in 1843 in England. John Horsely, an artist, was a friend of Sir Henry Cole and made the first design. And, actually the design was criticized by some since the artwork showed children with a glass of wine. I can only imagine what would have been said, if these critics could see some of the cards that are designed today.
As time went on, the sending of Christmas cards became more popular. Some of the cards that were sent in the 1910’s and 1920’s were designed by hand. The cards were decorated with art work created by ribbons, foil, and pieces of cloth. The home crafted cards were given by hand since they could not be delivered through the post. I can remember making Christmas cards in school when I was younger to bring home to my parents. I always used lots of color and glitter.
The Christmas cards that I send and receive remind me how delicate life can be at times. I look down my list and realize that some of the people that I sent cards to in the past are no longer with us this year. So, create a list, make out a card and let people know that you are thinking about them this holiday season. Because the list may be reduced next year and you will miss the chance to tell someone that you care.
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