The count-down towards an event...whether Solstice, or Christmas, Hanukkah, Virgin of Guadalupe, Kwanza, or the next new year beginning...this is a month of celebrations.
Yule log
Gift giving is a wonderful way to remember those we love. It can also become the root of hectic shopping. I hope we can all forget that for a moment, sigh and maybe consider how to do it more consciously. Just have in mind the person you are giving it to...imaging their face as they open that present from you. It is the season.
December 12 is the Saints Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (celebrated especially Latinos or Catholics) Her story (miracle) is how a goddess (later to be named the Virgin of Guadalupe) sent a young indigenous man to tell the new conquering religion to build a cathedral on a sacred spot where the older culture had always venerated her as a goddess.
A friend's decorations for Christmas.
Bear Quilt she used french knots to quilt layers together..hand pieced..hand appliquéd..hand sewn and hand embroidered...Anne Francis.
It's all lovely, but Oh! that gingerbread house.
ReplyDeleteYep, not your standard gingerbread house. This year the competition is geared down since so much damage happened in Asheville. Hopefully next year will be back to standards.
DeleteWow, I love the bear quilt. The Christmas lights in NM are gorgeous. Lovely images and a festive post. Take care, have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen, I try to save photos I see that I think people would like to see on the blog...but actually they are just photos I like!
Delete...this is my favorite time of year.
ReplyDeleteBesides the frowns at the check-out counter, there are lots of smiles to share.
DeleteNow we at least have the happy lights!
ReplyDelete(Second try to reply, first is in la la land) I agree Iris, and hope that the lights do bring joy!
DeleteThe quilt is stunning! What a work of art.
ReplyDeleteLots of lights everywhere this year, it seems. I love it.
I have to do a nighttime patrol to see what my little town is showing!
DeleteI love the bear quilt! What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteMe too, as all who have ever done any hand work with fabric will appreciate it!
DeleteThe bear quilt is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI do appreciate good craftsmanship!
DeleteQuite a collection of ways to celebrate the light in the darkness, Barbara! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely what this season brings about.
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