Monday, December 31, 2007

Pink Swarovski v.3


Pink Swarovski v.3
Originally uploaded by BdwayDiva1

I just can't seem to get enough of that ornament. It's gorgeous.



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Sunday, December 30, 2007

Driskill Xmas Tree


Driskill Xmas Tree
Originally uploaded by theavonne

Christmas Tree at the Historic Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas




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Saturday, December 29, 2007

Christmas Lights & Snow


Christmas Lights & Snow
Originally uploaded by pirate johnny

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Friday, December 28, 2007

Skating at The Rock


Skating at The Rock
Originally uploaded by lightningbaron

The ice-rink at Rockefeller Center.



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Thursday, December 27, 2007

Time Warp


Time Warp
Originally uploaded by mischiru

At Union Square, San Francisco.



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Wednesday, December 26, 2007

magic of the holidays 17: when it's christmas time in texas


magic of the holidays 17: when it's christmas time in texas
Originally uploaded by jmtimages

Blanco County Courthouse...Johnson City, Texas...Christmas Night, 2007

When it's Christmas time in Texas
It's a very special time for me
In Texas we'll be swingin' 'round the Christmas tree
Dancin' to a Christmas melody
When it's Christmas time in Texas
It might look just like a summer day
There may not be snow in San Antonio
But it's a Texas Christmas to me.
Chorus:
When Santa Claus slips over the border
It'll sound a little different when he sings
He'll hear those twin fiddles playin'
Christmas songs with a touch of western swing
There may not be snow in San Antonio
But it's a Texas Christmas to me.
--- Instrumental ---
When it's Christmas time in Texas
I love to hear those Christmas carolers sing
People on the go children's faces all aglow
Wondrin' what Santas going to bring
Grandpa's been chasin' grandma around
Tryin' to catch her 'neath the mistletoe
Everything is right the lone star's shinin' bright
But it's a Texas Christmas to me.
Chorus:
When Santa Claus crosses over the border
It'll sound a little different when he sings
He'll hear those twin fiddles playin'
Christmas songs with a touch of western swing
There may not be snow in San Antonio
But it's a Texas Christmas to me.
And here's wishin' you all a merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from Texas and me...

George Strait, "When It's Christmas Time in Texas"

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Tuesday, December 25, 2007

The White House with the National Christmas Tree


The White House with the National Christmas Tree
Originally uploaded by DCVoyager

As public Christmas trees go, the "national" tree on Washington's Ellipse is small, at 43 feet in height. It differs from nearly all of the others, however, in that it is a live tree, planted some years ago to grow into its role. It stands not quite alone at the northern end of the Ellipse, with a forest of small trees spreading out from its base. Each small tree represents a state, US commonwealth or similar entity, including one for the District of Columbia.

Each year, the trees are decorated in the same manner for the Christmas season. In each January, they are stripped for the remainder of the year, looking a bit out of place in the expanse of the Ellipse.

Washington institutions, both public and private, are cavalier about using the term "national," even when they are purely local. This collection of trees, however, is "national" in the sense that it sits on federal government land and is managed by a federal agency, the National Park Service.

DC061218-42051CR-NationalXmasTree&WhiteHouse



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light


light
Originally uploaded by Vanb1

Merry Christmas 2007




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Monday, December 24, 2007

SnowmanTree x1500v


SnowmanTree x1500v
Originally uploaded by vidterry

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Suk San Wan Christmas (Merry Christmas) from Thailand


Suk San Wan Christmas (Merry Christmas) from Thailand
Originally uploaded by spartacus13210

Suk San Wan Christmas (Merry Christmas) from Thailand



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t-minus >1 day


t-minus >1 day
Originally uploaded by Squid Vicious

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Mary Christmas.


Mary Christmas.
Originally uploaded by Fukuda.

Wishes a very Happy Christmas to you and your family!:)

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Christmas Spectacular


Christmas Spectacular
Originally uploaded by Nylons and Cake

Taken from the nosebleed section of Radio City Music Hall! I can't believe how amazing my new 55-200mm VR lens is!

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Friday, December 21, 2007

Christmas tree


Christmas tree
Originally uploaded by kmadson77

Blogged from 2007 CHRISTMAS TREE :)
A Christmas 2007 thread.

Tree in The Cittee


Tree in The Cittee
Originally uploaded by Nazra!

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Thursday, December 20, 2007

My white Xmas tree


My white Xmas tree
Originally uploaded by Fotofig

Here's the full view of my little table-top fake tree. That's its reflection that you see behind.

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The Nativity


The Nativity
Originally uploaded by Trébol Azul

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=9UFhRPYuGsA
Villancicos Colombianos / Colombian Christmas Carols

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Blogged from NATIVITIES :)
A Christmas 2007 theme.

_DSC1458


_DSC1458
Originally uploaded by PhotoByMark

Blogged from NATIVITIES :)
A Christmas 2007 theme.

stable


stable
Originally uploaded by dorsalfin

The close-up view of the stable and the manger scene.

The location of this has been mapped.

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Blogged from NATIVITIES :)
A Christmas 2007 theme.

Romantic evening


Romantic evening
Originally uploaded by jubewong

Mr and Mrs Santa enjoy a romantic evening before the busy Christmas season

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Blogged from SANTA CLAUS :)
A Christmas 2007 theme.

Santa


Santa
Originally uploaded by aspicer9

Blogged from SANTA CLAUS :)
A Christmas 2007 theme :)

Gingerbread House


Gingerbread House
Originally uploaded by terren in Virginia

Kaya's gingerbread house. Not only was it beautiful, it made it on Explore! (at least for a few days)

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A Christmas 2007theme.

DSC_0894


DSC_0894
Originally uploaded by aaronjwebb

A house with an insane amount of Christmas lights, and lawn ornaments in Richmond, Virginia.

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A Christmas 2007 theme.

Holiday Lights on Wheels


Holiday Lights on Wheels
Originally uploaded by rich66

One of the many Christmas Light decorated fire trucks on display at the Simsbury Celebrates 2007 festivities.

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A Christmas 2007theme.

Calle Larios


Calle Larios
Originally uploaded by Trébol Azul

Malaga Andalucía 2.006

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A Christmas 2007theme.

christmas lights


christmas lights
Originally uploaded by Paul Keleher

I was driving out of Boston on the Jamaica Way this evening and as I drove by Jamaica Pond, I could see all these lights up ahead. As I turned onto the Arbor Way, I saw this unbelievably decorated house. I have it mapped in case anyone else wants to drive by. My first thought was that sandcastlematt must have been involved somehow. Here is a story on the house from the Boston Globe.

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. Merry Christmas .


. Merry Christmas .
Originally uploaded by Denise Mayumi

Christmas tree with 55m and a hundred illuminated balls in Parque do Ibirapuera ~ São Paulo.SP.Brazil

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Tokyo Midtown


Tokyo Midtown
Originally uploaded by ako_si_flaky

Blogged from XMAS NIGHT DISPLAYS

star light star bright


star light star bright
Originally uploaded by _haveN__

I love mall Christmas decorations..makes the xmas spirit liven up :)

God's Ornament


God's Ornament
Originally uploaded by jonSpot

Blogged from the 2007 CHRISTMAS TREE thread!

Prepare to Christmas 2007


Prepare to Christmas 2007
Originally uploaded by krisdecurtis

Yes, even though I don't have enough time at my disposal, I have started preparing my house and recreating that magic :

***** Christmas Atmosphere ***** also this year.


This is my Christmas tree, but there will be a lot of other beautiful decorations.

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Monday, December 17, 2007

20071130_DSC_0457_RAW_DxO


20071130_DSC_0457_RAW_DxO
Originally uploaded by Schaffner

Is it Christmas yet?


Is it Christmas yet?
Originally uploaded by Fletcher Gravy

call Homeland Security! Call Blackwater! Call Barney Fife! Call Somebody! It's an invasion!
available at our Etsy Shop as a Christmas card!

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The Magic of Christmas


The Magic of Christmas
Originally uploaded by Trébol Azul

Blogged from SANTA CLAUS, Christmas 2007 theme :)

Folkie


Folkie
Originally uploaded by Tiffibunny

December 5th, 2007.

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Babbo Natale


Babbo Natale
Originally uploaded by ReDiCuori

Blogged from SANTA CLAUS, a Christmas 2007theme :)

Merry Christmas


Merry Christmas
Originally uploaded by nigul2002

Blogged from SANTA CLAUS :)
A href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/xmas2005/"
>Christmas 2007
theme :)

La parade du Père Noël (10)


La parade du Père Noël (10)
Originally uploaded by Stéfan

Bogged from SANTA CLAUS :)
A href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/xmas2005/"
>Christmas 2007
theme :)

Fashion Island Christmas Tree - Take Three


Fashion Island Christmas Tree - Take Three
Originally uploaded by Kevin Labianco

The Christmas Tree at Fashion Island, in Newport Beach, CA, is put up annually.

(Part of the Fashion Island Christmas Tree Set)

Normally a white fir from northern California's Mt. Shasta, the tree features 17,000 lights and ornaments.

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Saturday, December 15, 2007

Nottingham Christmas 2007


Nottingham Christmas 2007
Originally uploaded by p.pitstop

The Council House

Sleeping Beauty Castle Illuminated at Night, Disneyland


Sleeping Beauty Castle Illuminated at Night, Disneyland
Originally uploaded by Mastery of Maps

For the first time, Sleeping Beauty Castle is illuminated with thousands of brilliant LED lights create a snow effect that sparkles and shines

Kaufhaus des Westens


Kaufhaus des Westens
Originally uploaded by blondepowers

Christmas tree 2007

Christmas tree


Christmas tree
Originally uploaded by HolaHolaCherryCola

Say hello to Mr Snowman

Crib...


Crib...
Originally uploaded by Sony&Helen

Sony's

Christmas Mirror


Christmas Mirror
Originally uploaded by captgeoff

The result of an awful wet weekend, could only play indoors.

Texas Bourbon Pecan Fruitcake


Texas Bourbon Pecan Fruitcake
Originally uploaded by sandy in seattle

TEXAS BOURBON PECAN FRUITCAKE

2 cups whole red candied cherries
2 cups golden seedless raisins
2 cups bourbon
1# butter, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
1# box dark brown sugar
8 eggs, separated
5 cups flour, sifted
1# pecan halves (4 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Combine cherries, raisins, and bourbon in large bowl. Cover tightly and let stand in refrigerator overnight. Drain fruits, reserving bourbon. Place butter in large bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add sugars gradually, beating after each addition until thoroughly blended. Add egg yolks and blend well. Stir 1/2 cup flour into pecans, set aside. Sift remaining flour with baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add 2 cups flour to creamed mixture and mix thoroughly. Add reserved bourbon and remaining flour mixture alternately, beating well after each addition. Beat egg whites until they hold a soft peak and fold them gently into the batter. Add drained fruits and floured nuts to batter, blend thoroughly. Grease and flour 5 loaf pans or 2 small tube pans. Place greased wax paper in bottom of pans. Fill pans to within 1'' from top. Bake in 275 degree oven 2 hours. Cool on rack 3 hours, remove from pans. Wrap in cheesecloth soaked in bourbon; wrap in foil. Let ripen at least 3 weeks.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF MY FLICKR FRIENDS ... thank you for all of your kind comments, invitation, and awards since I joined Flickr in March ... you have brought much more to my life that you will very know...

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CHRISTMAS IN BAGHDAD


CHRISTMAS IN BAGHDAD
Originally uploaded by Grandma BJ

That's our daughter Jean on the left along with some of her fellow soldiers and co-workers. This is her second Christmas in Iraq and she really misses the family at this time of year, especially her two little girls who are with us. May God bless all our troops who give up so much in the service of our country.

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Christmas Lights


Christmas Lights
Originally uploaded by foto8girl

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>CHRISTMAS 2007
Group :)