Saturday found me visiting five Christmas Bazaars. I had a great time. But it struck me that some things certainly have changed at some of the Bazaars, while at others, they were blessedly familiar.
What used to be, were the table upon table of hand made, hand knit, Christmas items. Cookies, cakes and pies, all from loving kitchens. Oh yes, and Grandma’s fudge.
Two of the Bazaars were like that today, one was close, and the other two were more like going to the local Mall, with high prices and mass produced ‘product’.
I love the hand made items. I love grandma’s cookies and fudge. I love the ladies in Christmas aprons and jewelry, smiling, as Christmas music wafts through the air.
I love Christmas in Old New England fashion.
The other Bazaars. The commercial ones, just aren’t the same, and sort of leave me cold. The only good thing about the last one we went to, was seeing a girl that had helped me care for Shubi all those years ago. She was painting handmade ornaments. She was doing a fantastic job!
Tonight is an easy Saturday night meal. We’ll sit in front of our fireplace, and enjoy the end to our day.
Setting up my Christmas tree because we’ll be away and I want it up when we get back. The lights are on and oh it is already so beautiful! Love YOU, Mel
The Christmas markets aren’t open yet here, they will start next weekend.