Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
by Kay Novy
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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
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Kay Novy
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Photograph - Photography
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Taken in Kenosha, Wisconsin USA.
The practice of putting up special decorations at Christmas has a long history. In the 15th century, it was recorded that in London it was the custom at Christmas for every house and all the parish churches to be "decked with holm, ivy, bays, and whatsoever the season of the year afforded to be green". The heart-shaped leaves of ivy were said to symbolize the coming to earth of Jesus, while holly was seen as protection against pagans and witches, its thorns and red berries held to represent the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus at the crucifixion and the blood he shed.
Christmas lights and banners may be hung along streets, music played from speakers, and Christmas trees placed in prominent places.[56] It is common in many parts of the world for town squares and consumer shopping areas to sponsor and display decorations. Rolls of brightly colored paper with secular or religious Christmas motifs are manufactured for the purpose of wrapping gifts. In some countries, Christmas decorations are traditionally taken down on Twelfth Night, the evening of January 5.
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November 8th, 2012
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Jeff Swan
Stunning!
Kay Novy replied:
Thank you, Jeff! Appreciated being featured on the homepage of your "Pleasing The Eye" group!