It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

My favorite time of the year. Christmas!

And it seems like we are getting ready for it earlier and earlier.

My grandparents put the Christmas tree up on Christmas Eve and everyone was surprised the next morning.

Now we are putting our Christmas tree up at the beginning of December.

Times change.

Thanksgiving was quickly swept away on Friday and bins were brought down and Christmas decorations were put up. Some in their old familiar spots while others received new places. The window candles were in place before Thanksgiving to welcome the family back from their present locations. But now loads of candles and miniature white lights peaked out of every room. We Scandinavians love light in all forms. I guess from our nearly three months of almost total darkness. And for me, it reminds me, Jesus is the Light of the World!

My Study Club came on Tuesday and I wanted them to enjoy all the Victorian decorations that the old Italianate has come to wear beautifully.





The wonderful smell of pine greets those who enter in the back way. The swag on the banister will have to wait a couple of more days. I do want it to last until December 25th. But candles and oil lamps give the evenings a wonderful glow. A welcoming to come in out of the cold. And yes, we have snow and it looks so pretty. The first collection. However, winter lasts a long time here in the North Country so I try to remember this feeling of wonder as the flakes fall. Spring has to fight to get her season here.




A wreath on the new garden shed. I think next year lights will adorn the beautiful edifice. The herbs are still growing nicely inside. We had fresh oregano, parsley and rosemary tonight.





Looking forward to a wonderful season of family, friends and neighbors in the house this season. Luncheons to host and concerts to attend. Gifts to be purchased and if possible a trip to New York City to see the city all decked out in its finery.

The church is decorated. The holiday orchestra has started and Christmas carols are being sung. A wedding is anticipated and two sons will be home for the holidays.

And on Thursday, a concert- The Vienna Boys Choir. Yes, all the way up here in remote Northern New York.