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My 3 Holiday Lights Tradition during Christmas time
It's almost Christmas day.
Time flies...just few more days and it's 2015.
Another year...another story of my life.
But before I celebrate the New Year, here's 3 of my holiday lights tradition that I observe during Christmas time...
1. Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn. The display of holiday lights officially start right after Thanksgiving Day and runs until the first week of January.
If you're planning to check this place out, better plan ahead, be prepared for traffic and take lots of patience when finding a parking spot. But it's all worth it. If you're coming with your spouse or partner, make sure to kiss under the giant mistletoe.
Don't forget to kiss under the mistletoe
Dining in the Patio...can be a romantic evening
The little ones will enjoy the lights, make sure to check the weather because it gets chilly in the evening but lots of places to eat...
You can use valet if you're staying in the hotel, just make sure you'd made reservations months before the holidays.
2. Thoroughbred Street. Another place I check out during the holidays because of the crazy holiday lights decorated by the residents of this street. From Skiing Santa to "A Nightmare Before Christmas" theme.
This is just a residential street where all the residents decorated their homes, so be prepared for traffic and don't expect a public parking.
Make sure to bundle up and wear appropriate walking shoes...
Time flies...just few more days and it's 2015.
Another year...another story of my life.
But before I celebrate the New Year, here's 3 of my holiday lights tradition that I observe during Christmas time...
1. Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn. The display of holiday lights officially start right after Thanksgiving Day and runs until the first week of January.
If you're planning to check this place out, better plan ahead, be prepared for traffic and take lots of patience when finding a parking spot. But it's all worth it. If you're coming with your spouse or partner, make sure to kiss under the giant mistletoe.
Don't forget to kiss under the mistletoe
Dining in the Patio...can be a romantic evening
The little ones will enjoy the lights, make sure to check the weather because it gets chilly in the evening but lots of places to eat...
You can use valet if you're staying in the hotel, just make sure you'd made reservations months before the holidays.
2. Thoroughbred Street. Another place I check out during the holidays because of the crazy holiday lights decorated by the residents of this street. From Skiing Santa to "A Nightmare Before Christmas" theme.
Make sure to bundle up and wear appropriate walking shoes...
I usually park two blocks away from Thoroughbred St and just walk...lots of walking activity here, photo sessions and selfies.
3. And lastly...my holiday lights...
My Christmas Angel...I think every Christmas lights should have an angel...
Who lights a peacock during the holiday?...I do...
My Eiffel Tower...one day, it will be the real thing...
Christmas in Paris.
Anyway it's free to travel in my dreams.
My 3 Favorite Things for Christmas
Ready for Christmas?
Can you believe it's almost end of the year? Ready for 2015?
But before we celebrate the New Year, let's enjoy first Christmas Day.
Here's 3 of my favorite things that you might want to incorporate in your holiday season...
1. My Christmas Village...
I've been collecting them for a couple of Christmases now. They can be expensive sometimes but I usually purchase them after the holidays when all decorations go on sale.
Some have lights, some don't. Among my collection is a Toy Shop, a Ballet Academy, Fire Station, Flower Shop, a Gas Station, Chocolate Factory, City Hall, Post Office, Mountain View Lodge, a Bed and Breakfast, a School, Gas and Auto service, and my favorite...the Lighthouse...
2. My Christmas Tree.
3. My Christmas candles...
Got any favorite things for the holidays?
Can you believe it's almost end of the year? Ready for 2015?
But before we celebrate the New Year, let's enjoy first Christmas Day.
Here's 3 of my favorite things that you might want to incorporate in your holiday season...
1. My Christmas Village...
Among my favorite...the Lighthouse
I've been collecting them for a couple of Christmases now. They can be expensive sometimes but I usually purchase them after the holidays when all decorations go on sale.
2. My Christmas Tree.
I usually set up after Thanksgiving Day. Drive to the nearest Home Depot store, get the 7-8 feet fresh, live tree then transport it on top of the car.
I usually get the Noble Fir because of the sweet pine scent, nice needles and sturdy branches to hang decorations.
my noble fir tree with gold and copper decorations...
3. My Christmas candles...
I've started collecting gold and silver candles.
They're purely decorative so I don't light them, except for one...
Candles, either made of wax or the ones that are battery operated, can create a cool ambience...
Got any favorite things for the holidays?
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