Sunday, November 9, 2008

Colonial Christmas In Williamsburg




I found these photos at http://www.history.org/
Colonial people used fruits and other natural materials to decorate at Christmas time I think they are so pretty. Note the pineapples at the top. The traditional Colonial symbol of Welcome.
The other photo shows what seems to be lighting torches outside the homes- what a flame he has going there!
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7 comments:

  1. Olde Dame PenniwigNovember 10, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    I've always wanted to visit Colonial Williamsburg, and now more than ever! I love that big basket of kindling he's lighting -- I wonder if they put something fragrant in it, to scent the air for guests -- hmmm, I'd like to have one of those "torch-baskets" or whatever it is! Could put some juniper boughs in it to burn!

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  2. DebraNovember 10, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    Juniper boughs would be wonderful! I think "torch basket" is a great description!

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  3. nancy hugginsNovember 11, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    When you see a doorway decorated like that it makes you feel like walking in and also feels like you are welcome. Wish my door looked that great.

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  4. DebraNovember 11, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    Hi Nancy- wish my door looked that great too!

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  5. The Gathering RoomNovember 18, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    I would love to visit it as well...so neat gh=how they used the fruits and such....it is all I can muster to do a couple oranges with cloves stuck in! LOL

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  6. ShariNovember 19, 2008 at 4:53 PM

    FABULOUS Doorway! My (old) next door neighbor used to do this! It is a beautiful thing to see in person!
    Hugs,
    Shari

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  7. DebraNovember 19, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    I'll bet is beautiful in person! How lucky you were to see it!

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