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Christmas Continues to Epiphany

A few more Christmas sharing from readers of my blog. Thank you for sending me a peek into your homes at Christmas! 

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I live in Edmonds, a few miles north of Seattle WA. We’re experiencing an unusual cold snap here. I’ve included pics of our outdoor Christmas decor, as well as our tree, mantle, and some clustered old Santas on the hearth.(I’m not much of a photographer, so apologies!) I’ve scaled back decorating in recent years, just unpacking the favorites. My 3 children 
are grown and this year I’ve begun to parse out ornaments to each. 

Since it isn’t quite Epiphany, I thought I might not be to late!
Christmas Blessings to all!
Sandra Schneider 
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Dear friend—It was lit for you this morning.  
Jilly. xx
 
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Corey I wish you and all your readers a very happy new year !    Nancy

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I tried to write on your wonderful blog, but could not get my message sent?? Really don’t like Facebook or Instagram, so I’m sending my photos & heartfelt wishes to you here.

 
We live in Long Beach, California & like everyone these days are chilling at home & feeling grateful we are alive; surviving so far this tragic pandemic. Although we have lost four friends to the virus, our families are safe due to getting their vaccines & boosters. Just wish everyone had the common sense to do so. But that’s another conversation….
 
I am attaching some photos of our Christmas decor plus photos of an historic old hotel in Riverside, CA…The Mission Inn. Every year they put on a magical Christmas display that warms your heart. Hope you enjoy these & I thank you for all of your beautiful postings. God bless you & your family. Stay safe please.
 
Warmest wishes….
  Bobbie Kostos
California 
 
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Stephanie’s vintage collection

 
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A Christmas vintage collection from Sarah Lammey Webb

 
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Comments

5 responses to “Christmas Continues to Epiphany”

  1. Susan in Zurich

    🎄❤️ I’m so glad for these posts.
    And I admit, now I’m kinda wishing for snow 🙂

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  2. Jeanne

    How beautiful all that is shared and thank you Corey for posting them.
    Much love and many blessings
    Jeanne

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  3. g

    I am so grateful when your readers include us in their good wishes of the season… i think is is so kind and generous and am so grateful for them.

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  4. Chico Sue

    Thank you for posting these wonderfully colorful and festive photos of others’ Christmas decor.
    I was born on January 6th and my grandparents always left the Christmas tree fully decorated until then. For years I thought the tree was up to celebrate my birthday and then I learned of the Epiphany. All of my grandparents came from Europe where the Epiphany was a Holy Day so they still honored the day in America, and then I was pleased to share the day with such a religious occasion.
    Last year, my birthday was marked by an insurrection here in the United States so my birthday felt sullied. But I will continue to celebrate my birthday and the Epiphany with joy in spite of the negative connotation the domestic terrorists tried to mark it with.

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  5. Marilyn

    What a fun post.

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