Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #23: Celebrations
Amy’s theme for Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is Celebration.
December is a month of celebration for me and my family. We observe the advent which is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for Christmas–the birth of Christ. It begins four weeks and Sundays before Christmas and continues until Christmas. The preparation includes lighting an Advent wreath, setting up a Christmas tree and decorations.
Last week, December 8th and 9th, 2018 – the second weekend of December, Our Community Choir represents George Frideric Handel’s (1685 – 1759) Messiah. Messiah is a sacred oratorio. An oratorio is a musical composition for choir, orchestra and soloists. It differs from opera because it is a concert piece and not staged with sets, costumes and props. Handel composed the music Messiah in 24 days. The text was a selection from the King James version of the Bible compiled by Charles Jennens, a musician/poet. Messiah is a majestic musical edifice and a popular favorite around the world.
My favorite piece is “For unto Us a Child is Born.” 4.12 minutes.
The third weeks, we get together with different groups of friends for celebration.
The week of Christmas we go to church and spend time with our immediate and extended family.
The Showers of Blessings 
Great photo gallery, Miriam. Especially appreciated seeing you singing in the choir. I get my turn with The Messiah tomorrow 🙂
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Oh, good to hear that, Anne. I’m in such a good mood for Messiah. When the performance was over, I wanted to go to the sing-along, but have other priorities this time of the year, 🙂
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This sums up what I’ve always thought Christmas should be like – warmth, celebration, spending time with loved ones, community spirit. Beautiful photos, thank you for sharing them with us. Blessing to you & your family, Miriam! xx
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Thank you so much for your comment and I’m glad to share that and so glad you like it. Merry Christmas to you, Caz! ❤ xox
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A lovely peek into your celebration Miriam!
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Thank you, Tina! We’re going on a harbor cruise to see the Holiday Lights tomorrow!!
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Have fun!
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Thank you, Tina!
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Wishing you and your beautiful family God’s richest blessings at Christmas and always… ❤
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Thank you so much, Bette. Have a blessed Christmas. ❤
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Thank you so much, Miriam for sharing the celebration of Christmas! Love the beautiful Christmas tree, music, food, and your lovely family. ❤ 🙂
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Thank you so much, Amy. I have to remember to enjoy the fun without getting too busy. ❤ 🙂
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That is the key, Miriam! Have fun! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, Amy! 🙂 🙂
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Lovely memories, Miriam. Merry Christmas
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Thank you very much, Michael. We’re going on a Holiday Lights harbor cruise this week. Merry Christmas to you!!
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lovely:) Merry Christmas to you.
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Thank you so much for reading. 🙂
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What a lovely celebration of Christmas Miriam. Best wishes to you and your family.
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Thank you very much, Brigid. Merry Christmas to you!
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Have a wonderful Advent, the photos are beautiful 💜💜
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Thank you very much, Willow. Thank you for reading. ❤ ❤
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Beautiful photos! It’s lovely how you and your family celebrate the birth of Christ throughout the month.
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Thank you so much. It is a wonderful time of the year to look back and count our blessings!!
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