December 1st has been traditionally the time we put up Christmas decorations. Or, at least my wife put them up!
Today was 9 degrees Celcius outside. Warm enough to bask in the sun, and get the summer tan started early. Warm enough to put up Christmas lights before the -40 degree weather hits.
Which reminds me! This year is unusual. Here we are into December and the weather is gorgeous. No snow. No lingering frost. No icy roads. Great conversation starter!
Back to the decorations!
We have a crown lit be LED lights that goes on over the Christmas season. Living on King Drive, the tradition is to light each house with a crown. The tradition started in the ’60’s when these homes were built. Most of the block still continues the time honored ideal.
Our crown looks a little sick. We switched over to LED lights and they don’t space as well as those energy gobbling C7/C9 lights. Nevertheless, when the dusk falls there is light on the rooftop.
We also place garlands around the pillars on the front of the house. This year we have added lights. Next year, who knows? Maybe fireworks!
Done for another year. Now all we have to do is pay the power bill!