My Weekend

Hello Blogger Friends !

I have some pics form my weekend .I went to The Duke Homestead" Christmas by Candle Light" tour .It is a reenactment of an 1870's Christmas .But on the way I stopped at the North Gate Mall in Durham, NC.

I love to check out grocery store bouquets, here are some red roses with crystals.



Some happy yellow chrysanthemums .

I thought these character hats on sale at a booth were very cute.

I spied this elf high on a shelf in the Hallmark store .



Outside of Macy's , there was this cool train for the kiddies .







Inside the tracks there were some Christmas vignettes .



Inside Macy's there was a beautiful forest of Christmas trees . This blue and white frosted tree looks like it came from Narnia .





Here is a very pretty peacock themed one .






Next is this fabulous Ooh-la-la Pink Poodle tree, I love this !





My very favorite was this red & gold one that featured Christ themed ornaments .

While in Macy's, we mailed our letters to Santa to help raise money for children's hospitals. For every letter entered in their mailbox , they donate a dollar so if you are in Macy's be sure to stop by the mailbox.

I love to play about Santa , but my real belief in the Miracle of Christ's Birth . But Santa Claus is an innocent fun part of Christmas .

I made a simple wish for "Peace on Earth ".

As I was leaving the Mall, I spied Santa hurrying to get somewhere. I hastily snapped this not so clear pic .



Visiting the Duke Homestead.

The Pic below is from their website.This what it looks like in the daylight .



We arrived at the Duke Homestead about eight . Here is one of the tour guides dressed in a period costume.
It was a candlelight tour ,so only a few pics came out clear enough to post using my small camera.

Mason Jar Luminary

Fireplace Fire

A reading of " The night before Christmas "

Musicians played and everyone sang Christmas Carols and had refreshments of popcorn, sugar cookies and hot apple cider . It was very fun .

Decorated Mantel

Out side campfire with visitors gathered round .






It was a very enjoyable evening . We were carried back to a simpler time and way of celebrating Christmas . Thanks so much for stopping by . Merry Christmas !

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Love & Blessings,

~Myrna