tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post4753837839256642632..comments2024-03-28T12:15:59.787+01:00Comments on Beyond the Lone Islands: Weekend Reflection: Let There Be LightDawnTreaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-9294359667218881162015-12-01T19:49:17.296+01:002015-12-01T19:49:17.296+01:00Yes, I have been to this event a few times before ...Yes, I have been to this event a few times before :)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-89022956381469079732015-12-01T15:40:17.183+01:002015-12-01T15:40:17.183+01:00I seem to recall this from a previous year and I l...I seem to recall this from a previous year and I love it as much now as I'm sure I did then.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-70973499032960930182015-11-25T10:33:46.901+01:002015-11-25T10:33:46.901+01:00The trees in the town park look so much more attra...The trees in the town park look so much more attractive than the standard model of Christmas tree.Scriptor Senexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795521284516432520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-76172845841911771612015-11-23T20:27:42.149+01:002015-11-23T20:27:42.149+01:00Thanks Sandra. I was glad I decided to go. The col...Thanks Sandra. I was glad I decided to go. The cold, still and clear weather contributed a lot to the "Christmas spirit". :)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-48167780741152651802015-11-23T20:23:57.395+01:002015-11-23T20:23:57.395+01:00Thanks Adrian.Thanks Adrian.DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-7934986451057131112015-11-23T20:23:34.212+01:002015-11-23T20:23:34.212+01:00Meike, I think there was Glühwein served at some s...Meike, I think there was Glühwein served at some stall in the square too, but there was such a crowd that I did not bother to seek it out... I bought myself a hotdog instead to warm my hands on (because there was no long queue for that)!DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-26450221302480795672015-11-23T20:20:31.185+01:002015-11-23T20:20:31.185+01:00Terra, the Christmas season is a rather odd mix of...Terra, the Christmas season is a rather odd mix of traditions (not only Christian but also pre-Christian and post-Christian) - but it does tend to include, and remind us of, a general spirit of generosity. DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-91011320964637204942015-11-23T19:55:43.519+01:002015-11-23T19:55:43.519+01:00That is very true, Janet. One thing I like about e...That is very true, Janet. One thing I like about events like these is that they're open to anyone.DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-38069878725286237492015-11-23T19:41:50.280+01:002015-11-23T19:41:50.280+01:00Thanks Mersad. All the lights do make a difference...Thanks Mersad. All the lights do make a difference this time of year! :)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-28633242370087847342015-11-23T15:00:20.187+01:002015-11-23T15:00:20.187+01:00these are all putting me in the Christmas Spirit.....these are all putting me in the Christmas Spirit.. love those trees after dark and the procession is moving looking at the pic, so can only imagine the feeling seeing it liveMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-45043684183462241222015-11-23T08:11:07.141+01:002015-11-23T08:11:07.141+01:00These are very tasteful. These are very tasteful. ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-1969320741360604852015-11-23T07:30:56.968+01:002015-11-23T07:30:56.968+01:00Beautiful pictures, and I am glad you went there a...Beautiful pictures, and I am glad you went there and shared the event with us, Monica!<br />Opening night of our Christmas Market here tomorrow; my Mum and I are going to go, listen to the Mayor's speech and have our first Glühwein (my Mum - I don't like the stuff) and traditional snack (me).Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-20028352747588245692015-11-23T00:49:27.088+01:002015-11-23T00:49:27.088+01:00Each photo shows a beautiful scene and the last on...Each photo shows a beautiful scene and the last ones are very dramatic, the white glowing trees against the dark. The Prince of Peace is an inspiration for peace everywhere.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-80640903755500144012015-11-23T00:33:52.841+01:002015-11-23T00:33:52.841+01:00Beautiful and I do think we need to come together ...Beautiful and I do think we need to come together to remember the love for fellow man that there is in the world, not just hate.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609118120551505936.post-3184595783817246822015-11-22T22:38:00.668+01:002015-11-22T22:38:00.668+01:00Such a beautiful tradition. I think I have said it...Such a beautiful tradition. I think I have said it before, but I just love how festive your town looks like in the Christmas season.<br /><br />Mersad<br /><a href="http://www.mersad-photography.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mersad Donko Photography</a><br />Mersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.com