Had to attend the early morning mass so we could decorate later.
We went out for a while to buy Christmas LED lights, all of 24 feet with 300 steady lights. Just enough for our 7-foot tree. I had to make sure the box has an ICC (Import Commodity Clearance) mark meaning it was previously checked by the Dept. of Trade as to its use and safety. I got so excited seeing all the decor displayed so we decided to change the color motif. This time, it is silver and gold. I was able to use my gold angels but have to buy some more in the process. My goodness Christmas decorations have definitely gone up. It is not so surprising that even a small decor of Santa is worth almost a thousand pesos.
I took a close-up shot when we tried lighting it a while ago. It’s been a couple of years since we put up a tree. Most of my decor are table top and wall hangings. This time thought it would just be my porcelain Nativity set, a “Merry Christmas” door hanging, two table top decor, the tree and an arrangement which I did to complement the tree.
Tomorrow maybe, I will have to rearrange a bit. Decorating for Christmas is surely exciting, don’t you think?
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Our granddaughter, now married in US, is sorely missed. She helped put up our decorations throughout her childhood
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That’s sad to know Derrick. I am sure you could put up all those decorations in due time. We celebrate Christmas here the longest, as early as the BER months are here and some as late as February. We love the season.
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1000 pesos is £15. That is expensive!
Glad to see you getting excited once again, Arlene.
If only I could share your enthusiasm!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love the season Pete. Haha, I just spent P2,300.00 pesos on the lights and decor Pete. Of course I didn’t buy the expensive Santa.
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Beautiful photo, Arlene. I won’t start until after Thanksgiving, but then it’s all out!
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Thank you Diana 🙂
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I collect miniature Nativity sets, but I will wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate.
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We don’t have Thanksgiving here Elizabeth. We are more focused on the coming Advent and Christmas. Would love to see your collection.
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Love it! Enjoy every wonderful moment. I just love spending time wandering back in time gazing lovingly at the lights of my tree. I never tire of it! My soul is bursting with joy that a friend around the world has the same passion as I for Christmas.
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May I say, “me too”. I love looking at the lights in the evening when we are done with dinner. It’s kind of uplifting, right? Yes, thoughts come to mind of Christmas past and it makes me happy 🙂
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