My Mother’s Little Ceramic Tree

The fun part is the little bulbs that you can pullout and move into a different hole. You could really say it glows. I was able to get some replacement ones.

It’s in the corner of the landing on the stairs. On the floor. I usually have it on a table but with kids In the house for a time, I think the floor is best.

My

Mom didn’t make it but a friend of the family gave it to her decades ago.

Here’s an outtake- it doesn’t rotate. The blooper is all me, moving

My cousin Chris in Illinois just sent a photo of his mother’s tree (my Aunt Rhea) in response to the blog post this morning so I’m adding it now 7:25 am

Silent Sunday

Unretouched image. Evening light at sunset caused the rich glow

St. Patrick’s Eve

Look what I saw when I went to mail a package at the USPS

Want to celebrate more? Click Yinz Irish Blog post from 2021

Just a couple of weeks ago

February 22-Zanesville Ohio, pit stop. Gas and bathroom on way home to Pittsburgh

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches!
Not only green in summer’s heat,
But also winter’s snow and sleet.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely;
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.
Each year you bring to us delight
With brightly shining Christmas light!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty;
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty.
Your bright green leaves with festive cheer,
Give hope and strength throughout the year.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree,
We learn from all your beauty.

A Wreath on the Floor

Where did putting a wreath on the door originate?

This wreath holder didn’t hold up

Christmas wreaths are packed with tradition and symbolism. Wreaths have been used as an embellished sign of Christmas for hundreds of years. Interestingly, the origin of the wreath story is pretty layered. The holiday wreath has its roots in several different religions and cultures, as with most cultural relics. Others, however, link the tradition of evergreen branches back to Christianity. The practice of displaying a wreath on your front door is now a universally recognised Christmas custom that brings warmth to our hearts.”

Wordless Wednesday

Egg Pole

Seen on Sunday in West Barnstable MA. Glad I was in the passenger seat so I could snap the photo.

January 2010 Stars

From the Archives:

A photo of Moravian Stars in the Friendship Neighborhood taken January 2010.

Easter House

In the next neighborhood, my daughter-in-law found this Easter house. She drove me by today and took a quick snap with the old phone.