Festive Photos 2023

I have taken inspiration from a Christmas-themed discussion created by .

For those of us who enjoy looking at all things Christmassy, I thought it might be interesting to share our Christmas-themed photos during the run-up to the day itself... as long as the file size of each photo does not exceed 1 Megabyte (1000 Kilobytes). In line with the NAS Community Rules, please avoid sharing any photographs that feature people, otherwise, they are likely to end up being removed by the moderators.

The following photos were taken back in December 2020. The Christmas tree and most of the red decorations had previously belonged to my paternal grandmother. Before she died, it had become a tradition that my parents and I (and sometimes my son) would visit her during the run-up to Christmas, and decorate the tree for her. Therefore, one could say that the tree has sentimental value.

Although the tree is now mine, to do with as I please, I still think of it as my grandmother's tree. The only changes I've made since I acquired the tree, are that I decorate it with a much longer set of coloured lights, and add more baubles, which are all in keeping with my grandmother's original collection.

Oh, and there's also a special tree ornament in memory of my grandmother, which always has pride of place. 

    

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  • Four Calling Birds (Colly Birds, which are Blackbirds)

    This is my favourite one. 

  • I like blackbirds. They are oddly beautiful but mysterious looking birds. Nearby where I live there is an abandoned church, very old and it's been empty for some time. The appearance is very old fashioned, as are the windows, but it is occupied by, not humans but blackbirds! 

    They stand in the windows, on the roof and watch you with their black eyes. It's very creepy, especially if the light isn't too good. I always feel like they are going to pounce on me lol.

    Lovely pictures Pegg. I like birds and these are filling me with warmth in my soul.

  • like blackbirds. They are oddly beautiful but mysterious looking birds.

    They probably do seem mysterious if you see them around an abandoned church! 

    Blaclbirds are a type of thrush, I think. See a lot of them where I live Slight smile

    Beautiful song Musical note 

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