Sunday Stills: #Festive!

Nothing is more festive than the decorations and lights people use for their holiday celebrations!

That is our theme for this week’s Sunday Stills photo challenge!

Last week we looked at traditions as we explored Christmas light displays in some of the neighborhoods with my darling Japanese exchange student! Here are some images.

Quick selfie with Ayaka! There were a lot of people enjoying the lights!

A festive wreath adorns Pacific Beach’s Crystal Pier at Christmas time, even as surfers hit the waves.

A festive pic of Aero from a couple of years ago! He thinks he is a gift (and he is!).

What puts you in a festive mood?

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58 responses to “Sunday Stills: #Festive!”

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Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Dec 21, 2018 at 9:28 pm

Great festive photos and spirit Terri.

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Graham

Dec 20, 2018 at 9:07 pm

Yikes. I thought I’d responded to this and finally realized I hadn’t. My offering is https://grahamsisland.com/2018/12/16/hapuna-resort-decorations/. I’m glad you had a good time with your exchange student. Nothing like someone of a different age and nationality to bring something new into your world. Something about the wreath photo makes the water seem cold, though I doubt it was too bad.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 20, 2018 at 9:15 pm
  
  She was a lot of fun! Yes, the ocean temps in San Diego are cold, maybe 60 degrees. Brrr!
  
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  1. Graham
    
    Dec 20, 2018 at 9:19 pm
    
    Ha. I grew up on the west coast of Cornwall and we used to swim in the sea there. No idea what the temperature was, but it always felt freezing to me. Mind you I was just skin and bone in those day, no insulation.
    
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whippetwisdom

Dec 20, 2018 at 10:08 am

A wonderful selection Terri, we especially love your image of Aero! The frost on forest trails and the scent of spruce and pine have put us in the festive mood: https://whippetwisdom.com/2018/12/20/haiku-festive-forest/ and we wish you and your family a magical holiday season xxx

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 20, 2018 at 5:24 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Dec 20, 2018 at 10:04 am

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Dec 18, 2018 at 3:31 pm

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Dec 18, 2018 at 8:00 am

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Cathy W

Dec 18, 2018 at 7:46 am

So pretty! We don’t have holiday lights up yet, but we do have snow this year!! And we are loving it. 🙂

Our Festive World

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Hugh’s Views and News

Dec 18, 2018 at 6:42 am

As soon as December arrives, I go all festive, Terri. Hearing Christmas carols being sung, wrapping up gifts, writing Christmas cards, seeing the Christmas specials on the TV – all make me feel festive. I love the build-up to Christmas. I know it’s always a busy time of the year, but I love taking in every moment of it.
Aero looks great under the tree. I can’t put gifts under our tree until the evening of Christmas Eve, because two certain corgis would think all the gifts were for them and would have great fun tearing off all the paper.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 18, 2018 at 7:02 am
  
  All the trappings and wrappings of Christmas are non-negotiable, a must-have! We just watched “White Christmas” on Netflix last night, always heart warming even though I’ve seen it innumerable times. Enjoy the festive season, Hugh! 🎄🎅
  
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  1. Hugh’s Views and News
    
    Dec 18, 2018 at 7:17 am
    
    Thank you, Terri. I’m planning on taking a break from blogging from the end of this week until Jan 2nd, so I can enjoy the atmosphere and experience of Christmas. I don’t want to miss a single second of it.
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the family. ☃️🎄
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Dec 18, 2018 at 9:48 am
    
    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Hugh! Enjoy your break and thanks again for hosting Sunday Stills next month!
    
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dgkaye

Dec 17, 2018 at 5:26 pm

Beautifully festive Terri. I especially liked the look of the wreath on the pier, lol. Happy holidays my friend. ❤

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 18, 2018 at 7:04 am
  
  Thank you, Debby! That image became rather popular on Instagram too. I hope you are enjoying the festivities of the season!
  
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  1. dgkaye
    
    Dec 18, 2018 at 7:33 am
    
    Just getting in the spirit 🙂
    
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Dec 17, 2018 at 11:30 am

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Michele @liferedesign101

Dec 17, 2018 at 9:17 am

Hi Terri, Christmas lights always put me in the mood for Christmas. This time of year can be very dark- I find myself turning on my lamps by 3 or 4:00 in the afternoon. Christmas lights help cheer up winter. I love the photo of the wreath on the dock. Our docks are deserted in winter!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2018 at 11:03 am
  
  The lights really do make everything so festive, Michele! Are you back from your Mexico trip? I bet it was pretty festive there, too!
  
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  1. Michele @liferedesign101
    
    Dec 17, 2018 at 11:24 am
    
    I am back! It was wonderful. Now I a, trying to catch up on work and get ready for Christmas!
    
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Sharon Bonin-Pratt

Dec 17, 2018 at 12:10 am

Love these photos, Terri – especially the ones of you and your sweet exchange student and of Aero the Adorable.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2018 at 11:04 am
  
  Aww, thanks. Shari…Aero the Adorable, how sweet!
  
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Retirement Reflectionsd

Dec 16, 2018 at 9:31 pm

Hi, Terri – You’ve captured ‘Festive’ perfectly. I especially like the pic of you and Ayaka…and the one of Aero of course!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2018 at 1:44 pm
  
  It was loads of fun, thanks, Donna!
  
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Tina Schell

Dec 16, 2018 at 7:54 pm

Can’t imagine a more fun host to an exchange student than you Terri! Super subject for the season, loved your fun choices

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anne leueen

Dec 16, 2018 at 3:16 pm

Nice collection of photos. for me the Spirit starts when I decorate the tree at the beginning of December. I like to get it up early!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 4:13 pm
  
  Thank you, Anne! The beginning of December is a good starting point. Thanksgiving was a little earlier this year but many folks put their trees up the day after!
  
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Debbie Harris

Dec 16, 2018 at 1:51 pm

It’s starting to warm up after some weird weather lately, dust storms, heavy rain and wild weather! We’ve started having festive and end of year get togethers and this makes it seem more real now. I love seeing the Christmas trees go up in our main street, every year inmates from our correctional centre attach trees to the poles down the street and it looks great, along with the coloured lights strung across the street, it all seems very festive, despite having to wait so long for it to get dark here!! Thanks again for the prompt Terri and great photos from you showing fun and joy. I have linked my recent post to yours and add it here too – https://debs-world.com/2018/12/16/my-25-day-countdown-to-a-happy-christmas-2/

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Suzanne

Dec 16, 2018 at 12:33 pm

I love the color and abstract composition of the first photo. A Christmas cocktail will always put me in a festive mood. See two of our creations here. https://picture-retirement.com/2018/12/16/good-tidings-for-christmas/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 4:14 pm
  
  Thanks, Suzanne! Ahhh, Christmas cocktail…love that idea!
  
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Liesbet @ Roaming About

Dec 16, 2018 at 12:02 pm

Beautiful photos and memories, Terri. You gotta love Christmas time in Southern California. I enjoy taking our current doggy for walks in our Ocean Beach neighborhood at night and stare at all the lights and decorations at some houses. And, the funky Christmas tree of Ocean Beach is always a delight. Happy holidays!!!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 4:15 pm
  
  Thank you, Liesbet! Yes, San Diego does festive up well!
  
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ladyleemanila

Dec 16, 2018 at 11:56 am

Christmas decorations in Murnau 🙂

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1. ladyleemanila
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 11:57 am
  
  Christmas cheers!
  
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Dec 16, 2018 at 11:55 am

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ljcillustration

Dec 16, 2018 at 11:44 am

Here are some of my decorations

Christmas is Coming

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Linda Arthur Tejera

Dec 16, 2018 at 11:24 am

Such fun pics. Love them all — but I’m hooked on Aero! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 😀

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 4:17 pm
  
  Aww, thanks, Linda! I wish I had a clearer image of Aero, but it still conveys the sweet message 🙂
  
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bettylouise31

Dec 16, 2018 at 10:27 am

These are decorations from past years

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Molly Stevens – Shallow Reflections

Dec 16, 2018 at 9:58 am

Singing puts me in the festive mood, Terri. I participate in our church choir and we had a Christmas program we start practicing in October so we’ll be ready for the Christmas season. We go to area care facilities to sing it – going to do that this afternoon, and we sing it at our church the Sunday before Christmas. It makes me happy to do this and reminds me of the real reason I celebrate Christmas. Oh yeah, and I love Christmas lights, too! Love your pictures.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 10:27 am
  
  I miss being in our church choir. Practices are on Wednesdays and I’ve been teaching those nights. At least I can enjoy the performance each year. I would love to sing with a group and travel to care facilities, bless you, Molly, that you give in such a way!
  
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dawnkinster

Dec 16, 2018 at 9:36 am

Driving around at night enjoying everyone’s lights does it for sure. Even taking the dog out at night and enjoying our own few lights makes me smile.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 10:29 am
  
  That’s great, Dawn! We have a lot more neighborhood lights this year, makes the whole neighborhood seem festive!
  
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Aixa

Dec 16, 2018 at 7:58 am

The spirit is always so overwhelming! I didn’t feel like cooking the Venezuelan seasonal food this year but I found a Venezuelan woman to buy it from. This is definitely one thing that puts me in the Christmas spirit.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 10:28 am
  
  Festive food is always welcomed!
  
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Manahil

Dec 16, 2018 at 7:44 am

Great pictures! And you guys are so cute.❤️💕

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 9:22 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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mariawijk

Dec 16, 2018 at 7:37 am

Lovely theme. I´m trying to get into the Christmas mood, but there are still to much to do at work before the holidays. Four more working days and then two weeks of leisure time. 🙂
The photos in my entry are shot in Riga two weeks ago. https://wp.me/s5EX8j-festive

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 4:18 pm
  
  At least you get a good two weeks off! Enjoy!
  
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Dec 16, 2018 at 7:32 am

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robbiesinspiration

Dec 16, 2018 at 7:32 am

Great pictures, Terri. We put up our decorations earlier today too.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2018 at 9:22 am
  
  Thank you, Robbie, enjoy your decorations!
  
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