Sunday, December 30, 2012

Advent & Christmas


December flew just by. Nearly not enough time to visit Christmas markets. Here you see the one at Sendlinger Tor (Sendling Gate).


The atmosphere at the Christmas market was magical.

Colorful stars.


Beautiful light decoration on a house facade.


Pretty Christmas gifts at The Body Shop.


I really liked this decoration at a shoe store.


Münchner Christkindlmarkt = Munich Christmas Market (or even more precise Munich Christ Child Market)


A scene right from a fairy tale.


Beautiful Christmas tree decorations.


View towards the Marienplatz (Mary's Square).


Adorable stuffed toy decoration at Kaufhof, a department store.


All plush animals were made by the Steiff company.

  


Mid-December brought a lot of snow.


Evidence of a nightly visitor.


Even the parking place of a supermarket looked magical with a blanket of snow.


At my place there was wind ...


... and noise thanks to the machinery helping to get rid of moisture from a water damage. Thus I didn't have much time nor energy to put up Christmas decorations this year.


The beautiful Christmas tree at my mother's place.


My mother's nativity scene.


A sweet angel.


New light decorations from IKEA.


A golden pinecone candle for Christmas.


The Brave art book for me.


A cute owl hand cream for my mother.


On December 24, we enjoyed mild 20,7 °C (nearly 70 °F) in Munich. Actually, that set a new record for the temperature on the Christmas Eve since temperatures were recorded. The poinsettia on the window sill soaked up the rays of sunlight.


I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!

Sunday, December 02, 2012

First Advent Sunday


The first candle is lit.



The last rose in the garden.

Saturday, December 01, 2012

Advent Calendar


It's time for Advent calendars again!