Tagged With "Christmas Eve"
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Re: Dec 15, 2016: Kamloops, BC, Canada
That's not unlike what my front yard looks like! And Kamloops is not an obvious choice for someone from the UK to move to. What inspired that?
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Re: Dec 15, 2016: Kamloops, BC, Canada
Her husband is Canadian and went with his job. And she loves the fresh air and wide open spaces. She reckons its a good place to raise her 2 sons,
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Re: Dec 15, 2016: Kamloops, BC, Canada
British Columbia, if you've never visited, is a really spectacular destination. The BC tourism board uses the term "SuperNatural British Columbia" when describing it -- and if you don't know why you will after you visit. And it is a nice safe environment for raising polite kids. Canadians, as you known, are mostly polite to a fault (present company excluded).
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Re: Dec 15, 2016: Kamloops, BC, Canada
BC has many exiled folks from Liverpool. Like many other cities around the world. I have relatives in Fraser Lake. They have the most beautiful beach too, if you're into cryogenics. Many Canadians have a wonderful "Cheeky" humour too !
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Re: Regensburg, Germany, offers Medieval Holiday Magic
Visited Regensburg twice as it was a very convenient stop on our drives from my US Army base in Augsburg to Pilsen and Prague in the Czech Republic. There is so much to see in Regensburg that two half-day visits didn't seem to touch the number of historical landmarks here. I've included a photo of my wife Diane standing in front of the Prinzess Cafe which the historic sign says it is the first cafe house in Germany established in 1686. The other photo is of the Regensburg Cathedral that was...
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Re: The Sanity Clause (apologies to Groucho Marx)
Thanks for this! It's so easy to forget how many ancestors 'our' traditions have, and how very linked we all are!
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Re: The Sanity Clause (apologies to Groucho Marx)
That's very true Paul. I remember traditions from my childhood that have vanished years ago. I visit Sydney, Australia and find the same traditions are alive and well.
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Re: Cruising through the holidays
Looks beautiful, Marilyn. I think I may consider this option for next Christmas (or any time of the year for that matter!)
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 24, 2014: Santa's Wonderland
A lovely piece of Americana, and a reminder of why I so loved Christmas as a child (and still as an adult!). Thanks, Marilyn!
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 24, 2014: Santa's Wonderland
A piece of the magic we all like to believe in. Lovely photos. Happy Christmas !
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Re: Dec. 22, 2016: Christmas Tree, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Merry Christmas, Ottoman! Yes, a beautiful tree. Sadly, I find the the "green" disclaimer a little off-putting.
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Re: Dec. 22, 2016: Christmas Tree, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
Beautiful Christmas Tree indeed. Best I've seen since the NYPD chased me with night stick raised in 2002. In Rockefeller Center when they switched on the Christmas lights. Memorable as the best ever Tree Display. "You need to disperse that way Sir" - "Sorry Officer, but you've sent my wife and kids the opposite way " - " You'll do as I told you" - "No way - Watch me......."
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 24, 2013: Madonna and Child, Chartes Cathedral, France
Merry Christmas to you all
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 24, 2013: Madonna and Child, Chartes Cathedral, France
Thanks, Dr.Y. Same to you and your lovely family!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 24, 2014: Santa's Wonderland
Santa's Wonderland in College Station, Texas, has evolved over the past 17 years into the largest Christmas light display in the entire state. In addition to the spectacular light show is Santa's Town featuring gift shops, restaurants, hourly...
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Cruising through the holidays
Every year thousands of passengers find out warm tropical breezes and Christmas festivities mix well aboard a Princess Cruise Line ship. “We install more than 347 Christmas trees fleet wide. Each vessel has a showcase tree in...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 25, 2014: Macy's Christmas Tree, Union Square, San Francisco
A few years ago I had the pleasure of visiting San Francisco. I had visited this city a few times before, but this was the first time I was there at Christmas time. San Francisco is a beautiful city throughout the year, but...
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7 Tips for Surviving the Holidays with Family
Samantha shares these 7 tips to surviving the holidays with family. Hopefully they can help keep your family holiday adventure from turning into a holiday nightmare.
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Union Square Holiday Market - Annual New York Tradition
Samantha and her husband spent some time in New York City last Christmas. It was magical and they loved walking around the Union Square Holiday Market. It is a New York City tradition.
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A Christmas Market, Newcastle upon Tyne
Ian Cook shares photos of a Christmas Market in Northumberland that will make you wish you were there.
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December 21, 2019: F.A.O. Schwarz, NYC
Last year Samantha and her husband were able to visit F.A.O Schwarz after being closed for 3 years. It is fun for children and adults.
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December 25, 2019: Christmas in New York
Samantha shares some of the pictures she took while exploring NYC at Christmas. It is such a magical place during the holidays.
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M&M World, Times Square, New York
Samantha shares her tasty visit to the M&M’s World Times Square Store on her visit to New York last Christmas. It was a wonderful treat.
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"Christmas City" Celebrates the Holidays
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the sights and activities in "Christmas City", Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Dec. 15, 2017: Christmas Lights at Alnwick Garden
Ian Cook shares some images taken of the Christmas Lights at the beautiful Alnwick Garden, Northumberland.
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December 25, 2017: The National Christmas Tree
DrFumblefinger visits the National Christmas Tree in Washington, and wishes a Merry Christmas to all!
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Rockefeller Center Christmas
Jonathan L visits Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas Tree and other NYC Christmas destinations
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The Sanity Clause (apologies to Groucho Marx)
Bob Cranwell explores the origins of the Santa Claus myth drawing on his extensive travel experiences for supportive facts.
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Dec. 22, 2016: Christmas Tree, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA
While exploring Fashion Island, I came across a group of people putting the finishing touches on a beautiful Christmas tree.
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Top Christmas Holiday Destinations in 2016
A few thoughts and ideas for some last minute travel destinations during the upcoming Holiday Season
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Dec 15, 2016: Kamloops, BC, Canada
Almost a Christmas card! GarryRF's friend has moved to Kamloops, in British Columbia, and sent this picture.
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Regensburg, Germany, offers Medieval Holiday Magic
Marilyln Jones shares a holiday visit to the medieval city of Regensburg, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to a great holiday market
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Airfare rates up sharply this Thanksgiving and Christmas season
Airfares for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season are up significantly over last year. And planes are expected to be flying at near full capacity. Here's that story.
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Many Happy Returns! German company rents Christmas trees
For those who hate to have a cut-down tree and then throw it out, but can't bring themselves to love an artificial tree, Germany's Happy Tree company has a solution. They'll rent you a festive tree, and then take it back after the holiday. A startup last year when they rented 400 trees to customers in Cologne and Dusseldorf, this year they are aiming at 3000, in 12 cities, including Hamburg, Bremen and Hannover. Last year, about 75% of the trees survived the holidays; the company is aiming...
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Bah! Humbug! DJ hijacks station to play Last Christmas 24 times in a row
It's nearly Christmas time, and for many of us that means a non-stop barrage of holiday music, but Joe Kohlhofer, a DJ at Austria's Antenne Carinthia station took it to the extreme by playing the same song 24 times in a row. The station was buried in complaints after the young DJ announced that he felt people were not in the proper Christmas spirit and that he would therefore play Wham's 'Last Christmas' for his entire two-hour show. Station officials were unable to stop him, because he had...
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Dec. 24, 2015: Poinsettia Christmas Tree, San Diego, California
Have you ever seen a poinsettia Christmas tree? This was the first time Ottoman had ever seen one, and he shares his story with us.
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Grapevine—the Christmas Capital of Texas
With over 1400 Christmas season events, this town just north of bustling Dallas-Fort Worth airport is a holiday respite for the whole family.
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TAP Portugal's plane sings Jingle Bells
Touching or humorous airline videos have become something of a Christmas tradition, and TAP Portugal has joined the crowd with this cute rendition of Jingle Bells, composed entirely of aircraft sounds...the beeps, boops, clicks and more of seatbelts, lavatory doors, PA signals and more, accompanied by on-plane video. Like other airlines' videos, this is not a one-off; here's a link to their flash-mob dance party from June 7, 2011, celebrating the first flight of its Miami-Lisbon route.
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Dec. 30, 2015: Christmas at Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller center at Christmas is one of those things that you just have to say "To heck with crowds!" and come to see.
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market, Boston
Samantha shares her visit to historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Jan. 9, 2019: Free Hugs in New York, NY
Samantha shares a New York minute, and her free hug, during her visit to NY last month.
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A Florida Christmas
DrFumblefinger enjoys some of the Holiday sights he encountered during a recent trip to Florida.
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March 27, 2019: A Boy and "His Birds."
Samantha and her husband enjoyed watching this little boy feed "his birds" on a recent trip to NYC.
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Dec. 12, 2018: New Orleans Chrismtas Tree
Samantha shares the huge Christmas tree in the Crescent City.
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Re: Season's Greetings from your friends at TravelGumbo!
Some really fun and inspirational photo's DrF. May I wish you and all the TravelGumbo contributors and readers a peaceful and happy New Year. And to all the Gumbo's behind the scenes who put so much effort into keeping us all amused and educated during the year. Greetings from Liverpool, England. - Garry
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Re: Bah! Humbug! DJ hijacks station to play Last Christmas 24 times in a row
Look at all the free publicity he got the station and taking complaint calls on air was ingenious! George Michael should come on the show for an interview.
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Re: Dec. 30, 2015: Christmas at Rockefeller Center
Beautiful! Something I need to see sometime in my life.