It was so nice to see snow for Christmas, as well as to experience all of the music and the magic that the season has to offer. So here are some of the images of Christmas 2024!
The Turtle in Niagara Falls was given a very tall blue spruce. A group of people (including a very foolish Alice) sat in a tent and made edible ornaments. These ornaments will be very tasty for any wildlife that passes by. Although we had a heater, the activity was still incredibly cold. Plus it was windy, and the tent fell on me three times, which was a bizarre experience to have. I was there with my friends Cherrish and Matt and their granddaughters.I had never made decorations with food, but this was so much fun!imitation pinecones are made of popcorn and peanut butterSo…. how do you put a star on the top of a tall tree??? A bucket truck offers a good solution.Members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department look for the right place to set the star.The star is placed gently on the tree.
After the beautiful, yet chilled, experience of the tall blue spruce, it was time for music. I believe that music is life. Music is the one language that is understood universally all over the world.
In Niagara Falls, I had the chance to visit Sheila’s lovely home with its beautiful woodwork and stained glass windows.
Such a beautiful and peaceful image.Jazzy songs with SheilaSt. Louis Roman Catholic Church in downtown Buffalo was originally built in 1829 as a gift to Bishop Jean Dubois.The current church was built in 1889. I went there with my friends Barb and Stephen to listen to the women of the choir sing Christmas music on December 13th. A week later, I was with Barb and Stephen and their sons Patrick and Stephen and Stephen’s roommate (I forgot his name) for lessons and carols from the whole choir, directed by Frank Scinta. seen in St. Louis Roman Catholic ChurchA Christmas celebration includes delicious food and beverages. Christmas Eve at Matt and Cherrish’s house…This lovely salad was part of a delicious dinner that included ham, carrots, scalloped potatoes, pear applesauce (made by moi) and much more. There was a wonderful group of friends and family at dinner. Cherrish and Matt are bed and breakfast owners and they have a real gift for hosting and for making everyone feel happy and at home.Matt made two types of pie, and this is one of them. I couldn’t eat the pies because of my gluten-free diet, but I could take pictures. the apple pieOn Christmas Day, I was at my sister Vivian’s house for a small family gathering. We remembered the family members who have passed away (parents Roy and Roslyn and oldest sister Laura) with candles flickering on the mantelpiece. I am sure that they would have loved the meal that we had (salmon, zucchini boats, and carrots).
For me, Christmas is about faith, joy, hope, love, remembrance, and gratitude.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in my wonderful Christmas. They include St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church (priest in charge Father Nick Evancho and choir director Jeanne Suski), Santa and the elf at Kelly’s Country Store, Santa and the elf at the Town Hall gazebo, Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, the Friends of the Turtle (Niagara Falls), the Niagara Falls Fire Department, Sheila (who sang and offered wonderful hospitality at her lovely home in Niagara Falls), Father Sal Manganello (pastor) and the choir of St. Louis Catholic Church with director Frank Scinta,, Stephen and Barb Stouter, Cherrish and Matt Beals, and my family (Vivian, Diane, James, Devin, Chrisha and their sweet and super smart kids).
