Merry Christmas and Happy New 2016!

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Merry Christmas to you all, my dear blogger Friends! Joy to the World!

Joy to those who are celebrating with their families; joy to those who are with their friends; joy to the lonely. Blessings of peace and love to all.

I want to share some photographs I took in the last couple of days.

Waterford Winterval Festival is over,  and tonight the city center is unusually quiet. This Express Train had been riding around every night since the end of November.

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Even the hurricane Eva couldn’t stop it.

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Riding the carousel was another fun thing you could do in Waterford.

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Spinning!

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The full moon is hiding in the clouds – the last day of the festival.

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Santa Sleigh – the last ride of the season.

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I know that this festival wasn’t anything breathtaking – just a regular retail business with a bit of tinsel added for festiveness.  What I want to say is that Christmas time brings out the best in people, and this ‘best’ – sparkling eyes, smiles and happy laughter are a reflection of the joy within. It is what makes  Christmas festivals  special.

Let’s hope that this joy stays with us throughout the New Year and brightens ours days, softens our hearts and opens our minds for good things to enter.

IneseMjPhotographyHave a Happy Christmas!

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  5. These are beautiful. I came by just to get everything up to date and I am glad I did cos these are brilliant in so many ways. Inese, specialy lady all the very best. I am just hoping you keep sharing your photographs next year. Bloody awesome doll, never a single bummer!! xxxx

  8. You’re right in saying that Christmas brings out the best in people . Wouldn’t it be wonderful if that ‘best’ continued throughout the year?
    You may say the Waterford Festival is nothing special, but it’s a great way of putting people in a festive mood, and your lovely colourful photos show so well the various aspects of the festival. The Santa Sleigh is a nice step back in time.
    Have a very Happy Christmas, Inese!

  16. The perfect ending to this write-up. Indeed “Let’s hope that this joy stays with us throughout the New Year and brightens ours days, softens our hearts and opens our minds for good things to enter.” a marvelous hope! Thank you Inese for another beautiful post!
    It looks sparkly, festive, and delightful. Even the horses’ white ankles catch the light and seem to magically glow. And I just love the little express train. So much pretty happiness in one post. A very merry Christmas to you my friend! Wishing you a new year filled with everything you want. Mega hugs

    1. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Teagan! I love walking streets in the evening, and taking advantage of unusual lighting. I never know what comes out 🙂 I too love the picture with the sleigh – blue and yellow lights produced a magic greenish glow. Well, our fairy tale is over, and it is the time to go to bed. I wish you a wonderful New Year, new dreams, new projects, and many happy surprises.
      Love and hugs!!!

  20. Joyous songs and Christmas cheer…
    may laughter and friendship be yours all year!

    May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love.
    Merry Christmas!

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