Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Yuletide Wishes


 
 

Sending you
my yuletide wishes
for a holiday
fun and delicious.

Good company
food and cheer,
and all the best
for the coming year!

♡

These photos were taken
at the Holiday of Holidays festival- 
an annual celebration of the religious and 
cultural diversity of my city.

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82 comments:

  1. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceDecember 21, 2016 at 9:05 AM

    What amazing pictures you always take! It is like taking a walk in your city, behind your lens, and the view is always amazing. Those desserts with the cherry on top, oh my! All of it is lovely :) Hugs to you today!

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  2. mamasmercantileDecember 21, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful photos once again, a joy to visit. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

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  3. Haak en PenDecember 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    Dear Amalia, what a beautifull pictures you made. And a lovely wish in ritme. I love that.
    I wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas and a very happy 2017.
    With love Manon

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  4. DanielaDecember 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    May your Christmas be the Merriest and Brightest ever, wondrous Amalia, thank you for the beauty you always share!

    Xx Dany

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  5. Vickie @ Ranger 911December 21, 2016 at 1:22 PM

    I always enjoy seeing your city through your eyes, Amalia. Even the simplest things become works of art when you photograph them. Your festival looks to be a joyous event for all. I wish you a Merry Christmas and the best of things to come in the new year!

    xo, Vickie

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  6. Luciana F. DamianoDecember 21, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    What beautiful pictures.
    Happy Holidays!!
    Hugs.

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  7. Maya KuzmanDecember 21, 2016 at 3:13 PM

    Wishing you the best of holidays in the warmth of your home with your family!

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  8. BridgetDecember 21, 2016 at 3:37 PM

    Happy Christmas to you and your family - and here's to all the best for 2017!

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  9. greenrabbitdesignsDecember 21, 2016 at 5:15 PM

    And isn't it wonderful to celebrate that diversity, let's pray that it spreads across the world.
    Happy holidays Amalia. :)

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  10. IsabelDecember 21, 2016 at 6:41 PM

    I like the photos!

    Wish you a Merry Christmas and good 2017:)

    Kisses:)

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  11. AnnDecember 22, 2016 at 1:14 AM

    Love all your photos. Looks very festive

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  12. VeeDecember 22, 2016 at 2:23 AM

    I love that Hannukah and Christmas Eve are together this year. I expected to see Hanukkah decor, which I enjoy seeing, so was surprised to see Santa and ornaments and Christmas trees. It is wonderful to live in a community where all is honored and celebrated. I imagine that your niece and nephew are excited and you are as well! I know that I am.

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  13. Decor To AdoreDecember 22, 2016 at 3:11 AM

    Oh Amalia thank you so very much for all of your wonderful images. They are all lovely. Have a wonderful holiday and a very healthy and Happy New Year!

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  14. Red Rose AlleyDecember 22, 2016 at 3:44 AM

    Oh, I love festivals like this. Those candy apples sure do look good. Haven't had them in awhile. These are wonderful pictures, Amalia. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and may you have a bright new year.

    ~Sheri

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  15. Gumbo LilyDecember 22, 2016 at 3:52 AM

    What a fun way to celebrate! Love the pictures and especially your poem! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to you, Amalia!

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  16. Carla from The RiverDecember 22, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    I always enjoy what you capture with your photos. Well done as always.
    Wishing you a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year my friend!!
    Love, Carla

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  17. Tania PelletierDecember 22, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    Happy Holidays Amalia! Beautiful pictures as always!!

    Tania

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  18. CherylDecember 22, 2016 at 6:32 AM

    Best photographer ever.

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  19. A Joyful CottageDecember 22, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    You capture the culture of your city so well, Amalia. Always your photos are like those in aa travel magazine. Love the photo of the band in their fezzes. Fabulous! Happy Holiday of Holidays to you, my friend!

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  20. LorrieDecember 22, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, Amalia. I'm so surprised to see the trappings of Christmas there in your city. Celebrate diversity, yes! We can only benefit from understanding each other. May love, joy, peace, and hope fill your days.

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  21. JessDecember 22, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    Everything looks like so much fun! :)

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  22. Gracie SaylorDecember 22, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    Thank you for sharing your good yuletide wishes as well as reflections of the celebration around you, Amalia. The news so often reflects division and rejection, it is heartening to see glimpses of peace and good will. Sending you love with hugs. xx

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  23. Handmade in IsraelDecember 22, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    Wonderful photos! I wanted to come to the festival. Hubbie didn't want to drive so far. Maybe I should come and meet you next year?

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  24. Prunella PepperpotDecember 22, 2016 at 11:11 AM

    Dear Amalia, wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year with love from Prunella Pepperpot ❤

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  25. AnonymousDecember 22, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    Great series of photos about the holidays! Great decorations and delicious food:) Have a great rest of the week and many thanks for sharing this with ALL SEASONS!

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  26. Pamela GordonDecember 22, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    A wonderful diversity of holiday photos. I wish you and yours a happy holiday season. Pam

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  27. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaDecember 22, 2016 at 2:29 PM

    Blessings to you over the holidays and through the new year! Love your photos!

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  28. The French HutchDecember 22, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    I enjoyed each and every photo. Wishing you and yours a very Merry christmas and Happy and Blessed New year..........

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  29. ConniecrafterDecember 22, 2016 at 4:51 PM

    So fun to see all the festive pictures from your city, such lovely sights of the season!! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!!

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  30. EricaStaDecember 22, 2016 at 5:36 PM

    Many thanks for each nice comment! I read it and it's so pleasant...

    ...now I enjoyed this post here about Christmas. We are nowadays sad. Thinking on the terrible Monday in Berlin.

    Wish you a merry Christmas!

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  31. MollyDecember 22, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    That looks like some yummy treats there

    Mollyxxx

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  32. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenDecember 22, 2016 at 6:03 PM

    What lovely images from your festival, Amalia. The candied apples look delicious! Have a wonderful Christmas! xo ♥

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  33. OhmydearestsDecember 22, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    These are so beautiful! Wishing you a beautiful festive season! <3

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  34. Things and ThoughtsDecember 22, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    Merry Christmas dearest Amalia and may this new year bring you joy and laughter. To be happy is the greatest wish in life!Thank you so much for all your kind visits my friend!
    Love, Olympia

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  35. JoDecember 22, 2016 at 8:22 PM

    Happy Christmas! Jo x

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  36. RosieDecember 22, 2016 at 9:20 PM

    Wonderful festive photos! Season's greetings and best wishes:)

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  37. Helen PhilippsDecember 22, 2016 at 10:02 PM

    Loved these festive pictures ....so interesting! Merry Christmas Amalia!
    Helen xox

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  38. MargieDecember 22, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    Thanks for sharing these photos, Amalia. I always enjoy seeing and learning about holiday traditions around the world. Happy Holidays!

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  39. Draffin BearsDecember 23, 2016 at 12:34 AM

    Merry Christmas Amalia to you and your family.
    Loved seeing all your beautiful photos and learning about some of your traditions there.
    happy holidays
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  40. Lowcarb team memberDecember 23, 2016 at 2:47 AM

    As always, it's lovely to see your photo's.

    Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas

    All the best Jan

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  41. Big Rigs 'n Lil' CookiesDecember 23, 2016 at 3:33 AM

    Yuletide wishes to you and your family! I bet that Christmas tree is gorgeous when it's lit at night!

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  42. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerDecember 23, 2016 at 4:27 AM

    Wishing you and your family a happy and blessed Christmas. Lovely photos

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  43. Little Wandering WrenDecember 23, 2016 at 5:30 AM

    Looks a wonderful festival your city puts on. Happy Christmas Wren x

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  44. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeDecember 23, 2016 at 6:43 AM

    Enjoyed my visit, Amalia. Your photos always give us so much to see.

    Wishing you Happy Holidays,
    Brenda

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  45. PatriciaDecember 23, 2016 at 6:44 AM

    My, those cherries do look good Amalia. What beautiful Christmas festivities you have. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  46. Gloria BakerDecember 23, 2016 at 7:41 AM

    Happy holidays Amalia!
    And blessings to you all :)

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  47. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 23, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    What a wonderful celebration! Loved the photos Amalia. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  48. Annas NadelbuchDecember 23, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    As always I enjoyed your pictures very much , Amalia !
    Merry Christmas to you and your family , Carmen

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  49. JodiebodieDecember 23, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    Merry Christmas to you. Thank you for bringing a bit of your Christmas to ours and also for your kind comments on my blog during the year. I love your little rhymes and cute projects. See you next year. Wishing you a safe and peaceful Christmas. xx

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  50. JodiebodieDecember 23, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    Merry Christmas to you. Thank you for bringing a bit of your Christmas to ours and also for your kind comments on my blog during the year. I love your little rhymes and cute projects. See you next year. Wishing you a safe and peaceful Christmas. xx

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  51. ewa777December 23, 2016 at 11:28 PM

    Amalia, Beautiful photos, have a good holiday:)

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  52. Ana Love CraftDecember 24, 2016 at 3:23 AM

    Merry Christmas dear Amalia! Thanks for so lovely photos!
    Hugs and Love,
    Ana Love Craft

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  53. Lara B.December 24, 2016 at 5:17 AM

    What a beautiful festival! And even better because it is a celebration of diversity.
    Happy Christmas and Merry Hanukkah Amalia!

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  54. September VioletsDecember 24, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    Merry Christmas Amalia! Loved seeing the happy decorations in your city. The tree strapped to the balcony is my favourite ;)
    Wendy xox

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  55. Retro blueDecember 24, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    Dear amaial,
    I wish you Merry Christmas and thank you for interestings pictures.

    Hugs from Alsace in the rain.

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  56. La Table De NanaDecember 24, 2016 at 3:43 PM

    I wish you a Happy Christmas and a banner new year..You have the sweetest post!Fun to see Christmas elsehwre than in our own backyard..Thank you!

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  57. Tricia BuiceDecember 24, 2016 at 4:38 PM

    Happy holidays Amalia! Blessings to you and your family.

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  58. MeredithDecember 24, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Happy Holidays Amalia!

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  59. Le crocette di MariucciaDecember 24, 2016 at 10:51 PM

    Buon Natale, Mariuccia

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  60. niwiboDecember 26, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    Fröhliche Weihnachten und ein gesundes neues Jahr.
    Liebe Grüße
    Nicole

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  61. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 26, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    So very festive! Happy holidays!

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  62. BethDecember 27, 2016 at 4:48 AM

    Lovely photos! Hope you had a great Christmas too.

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  63. Carolina G. TicalaDecember 28, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    I love your input, I hope you had a Merry Christmas!!!🌲🌲

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  64. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowDecember 29, 2016 at 1:14 AM

    What a lovely array of photos! :) Hope that you had a wonderful holiday

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  65. MaryAnneDecember 29, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    Great photos! Those candied apples look delicious.

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  66. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 29, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    Everything looks beautiful (and delicious in the case of the food)!! I am sure you had a wonderful Christmas Holiday and I wish you the happiest of New Years.

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  67. Wendi@H2OBungalowDecember 29, 2016 at 11:07 PM

    Amalia...as Always I love your photos! Wishing you a very merry and happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with much happiness, good health and success in 2017! Hugs Wendi@H2OBungalow!

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  68. cristinaDecember 30, 2016 at 9:53 PM

    Happy 2017, Amalia! Thank you for all your words throughout 2017! your comments on my blog always make me happy!
    I wish that all your dreams come true in the coming year!
    A big hug from Catalonia!

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  69. ElaJanuary 1, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    Thank you very much for your beautiful friendship blogging in 2016 !!
    Happy New Year 2017 !!

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  70. FlashinScissorsJanuary 3, 2017 at 3:43 PM

    Beautiful pictures of an amazing festival, Amalia! I hope you had a wonderful Hanukkah/Christmas with your family!
    Wishing you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year!
    Hugs,
    Barbara xxx

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  71. bailiJanuary 4, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    loved the photos of your city festival .
    Each pic has amazing story of your celebrations dear!
    glad you had such a wonderful time for Christmas celebrations .
    wishing you a Safe and Happy new year !

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  72. Kitchen RiffsJanuary 4, 2017 at 8:21 PM

    Love this! Hope your holidays were wonderful. Happy New Year!

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  73. Carolina G. TicalaJanuary 4, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    A very nice post, that you have a year full of happiness!!!🌲🌲🌲🌲

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  74. KimJanuary 5, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    Gorgeous photos, Amalia. May you have the most wonderful new year filled with lyrical words and pretty makes.

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  75. roughterrain craneJanuary 7, 2017 at 2:33 PM

    Happy new year!

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  76. At Rivercrest CottageJanuary 7, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    Christmas passed so quickly. Seems it was just a few days between Halloween and New Years this year. Hope the year is a great one for you!

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  77. KeriJanuary 9, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    Blessings to you dear Amalia!!

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  78. Anu - My Ginger Garlic KitchenJanuary 17, 2017 at 7:43 PM

    What a lovely post. Your photos are awesome.

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  79. Diana StuderFebruary 12, 2017 at 6:29 PM

    Scrolling back thru your recents posts - I lingered on this one.

    I wish you a very happy new year!

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  80. PoppyMarch 2, 2017 at 3:32 PM

    Amalia, here we are 3 months into 2017, but better late than never. I was pleasantly surprised to see Christmas festivities being celebrated where you live, too. Hope you had a wonderful and peaceful holiday.

    Poppy xo

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