Christmas Blossoms - 2008

[BritneyBug]

I love the big outdoor tree!

 

[Crown 84]

That would be great, Silent.
The more the Merrier!

 

[lmm8606]

How have I not seen this thread before??
Beautiful pictures, everyone!! :grin:

 

[Crown 84]

Feel free to contribute, Imm!

 

[snowytree]

Also as promised:
A shot of a decorated tree at the State Fair, taken last Sunday.

I love that tree, beautiful!!

 

[Crown 84]

You can always find a tree display somewhere each year at our State fair!

 

[Crown 84]

Hey, guys! Let's get some more photos! Get those cameras snappin' and get to postin', I'm starting to run low!

Santa's throne was all ready for the big guy, Nov 10.

By last Saturday, he was in it! Snapped this one yesterday.

 

[UnchosenFragmnts]

Is this thread just for places in public like malls and conventions or can I post some pictures from our neighbourhood here too?

 

[Crown 84]

See post #1.
It is for any private-taken Christmas/Season related photos!

 

[UnchosenFragmnts]

Thanks Dodge, I didn't notice until I tried to post that I am unable to post attatchments.

 

[Crown 84]

Triple wreaths greet customers at the south entrance to Belks.

Understated garlands hang from the ceiling.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Thanks Dodge, I didn't notice until I tried to post that I am unable to post attatchments.

cheesy You will likely be able to do so once you've reached 25 posts and become a "certified member". Newbies have a few restrictions.

Great pics, Crown!

We have two malls here, a two or three plazas. Our malls are only on one level so the decorations aren't nearly as grand as larger malls.

I managed to take a few shots of Santa's display in the mall nearest my home.

Mall Christmas Tree

Reindeer Arch in mall

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Festive Reindeer on rocking horse in Santa’s display

Santa’s chair … waiting for Santa and visitors.

I'm about to upload the pictures from the local Santa Claus Parade, I'll pick a few of them to share here.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Horses - these are the same horses that come out for our annual downtown Christmas walk and deliver Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Mayor and his wife and a few special guests, including “the Town Cryer” to light the downtown Christmas tree and welcome “the season”. (I think the annual walk is next Friday.)

The horses above were pulling a sleigh to collect donatinos for the local Food Bank.

Our local Santa Claus Parade theme was Christmas Movies, here are some of the floats based on movies.

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

The Nightmare Before Christmas float

Another Nightmare Float

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Frosty the Snowman

Local French elementary school (JK-Grade 8) with their version of the Polar Express

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Charlie Brown again

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

ELF (keep an eye out, I think the Elf on Santa’s float is this ELF’s brother.) If it’s who I think it is, I knew him in grade school. I think he’s the tallest resident in my city.

Santa himself

Santa’s special float starring ELF and Santa (check out the ELF).

As you can tell, it was a little cloudy - actually misty from melting snow coming down during the parade.

 

[UnchosenFragmnts]

Love the Charlie Brown floats as I'm a big Peanuts fan. We never get things that cool in our parades!

 

[UnchosenFragmnts]

Oh and Auntie, thanks for the heads up about the post count. I've had that happen before. I'll try to posts some pictures before Christmas.