Santa Claus Collection on the Mantel by Candlelight
Steve hauled the boxes down from the third floor. I got to unearth the Santas, most of them gifts to me from friends. The Nutcracker one from Germany. And the Deborah McLaren (click to see last year’s display by Steve) painting behind. The house started to feel festive! The candles bright. We even put up the tree.

The stockings are hung. At least all the little sock and shoe-like ornaments.
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This entry was posted on December 13, 2010 by rutheh. It was filed under Childhood, photo of the day and was tagged with available light, childhood, Christmas decorations, city scene, collection, Mantel, memories, night photography, nutcracker, photo of the day, photography, Pittsburgh, Santa Claus, winter scene.
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Lampchop looks honored
December 13, 2010 at 6:58 am
Wonderful!! Love the Ritz.
December 13, 2010 at 7:35 am
are you missing some?
December 13, 2010 at 8:09 am
When I was a girl,people collected salt and peppers and once my sister’s neighbor in Texas had a beautiful huge wooden carved chest to hold her teaspoon collection. I collect creches.You are so focused to find an appropriate picture to record daily.I start my day with your message.
December 13, 2010 at 9:17 am
Thanks for sharing! Ruth, you always were a big fan of Christmas!
December 13, 2010 at 10:16 am
I should get busy and decorate.
December 13, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Not only did Santa come down your chimmney Ruth, but he multiplied on your mantle! Great shot Ruth
December 13, 2010 at 8:49 pm
“so be good for goodness sake!”
Santa Claus is coming to town
December 15, 2010 at 12:00 am