Christmas and Market Friday: A Match Made in Heaven

[dswigle]

Christmas! It is borne in ones heart! The glow, its warmth, my soul is entrenched in its very being. Everything about this time of year feels special, and it makes me want to focus on all that is good, and the rest just fades into a blur.

Perhaps it is not so much Christmas itself, but, the feelings invoked. The Peace on Earth, Goodwill towards man. I can feel it, or perhaps that is my inner soul refusing to believe that it cannot be. For who would want anything different? In keeping with the spirit of the day, I think we should walk through the Christmas store, at least once or twice more, to share the vibe and maybe even embrace the oncoming feeling of love. Watch out! It is liable to sneak up on you and catch you unaware.

center>Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) Join me as we share our markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see the different markets and cultures of our friends here on Hive.

I feel like it is displaying very Victorian in looks, the tree is stunning, but, possibly a little too fussy for the modern day house? Perhaps displayed in a formal living roomor perhaps library, but, then what would be the sense of having a magnificent tree that you could only visit from time to time? I think I like the tones of white, with a flash of goldrunning through her boughs of green.

I shall blow the wind of joy your way. Inhale deeply, my friends. Let us bask in the warmth of the seasonal joy. When it is over, we will still be warmed by it, carried over into the New Year. Hark! I hear an Angel sing! Do you Hear what I Hear?

There is no shortage of angels here. The shelves and mantels are heavily adorned with the seasonal decor, often fitting a few of these in. Angel means messenger and the angels played a key role in the Christmas story.

They have changed the entire store again, as the trees and ornaments disappear into the shopping trolleys, they rearrange and put new merchandise up to give it that winter wonderland look. I am not sure if I have said this before, but, when you like an ornament, you just take it off the tree, so these trees you are looking at are sometimes only half decorated. They usually leave a few boxes of ornaments under the tree, looking a bit like gifts. When one is taken off, another is put on.It has worked well for them for years. With the exception of Macy's, who, once upon a time. were king of Christmas, this place ranks up there as top notch with the way they set up their entire store, all season long.

We are so close to Christmas at this point, I can almost smell it. Can't you? My stovetop is simmering with oranges, clove, vanilla, cinnamon and a few other things. It wafts through the house. Now is definitely time to breathe deeply. The Christmas countdown is making good time. Officially, there are 7 days, 23 hours, 32 minutes and 12 seconds. I give you the Christmas countdown and one Christmas photo. It is amazing to me how time flew once Halloween pumpkins were put away. Don't tell anyone, but, I still have one on the porch. Okay, two. I will be taking them out to the horses tomorrow or Saturday. They love them!

I promise not to hold you hostage for the entire year with a Christmas countdown. Not until at least, let me think... what is fair?

Rules of the Road

1. Go to the market, or anywhere that you pay money for a service.
   Take pictures! Be creative!
2. Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost?
3. Post the picture(s) Of course, you should tell a little bit about the ones you post
4. Use the MarketFriday Community Platform to post #hive-196308 (this is not required, but appreciated)
5. Drop the link into the MarketFriday comment section so I can find it
6. Following me and reblogging the post so more see it would be appreciated !! Not a rule, just appreciated, more vision for more views on your posts!
7. You must put #MarketFriday by @dswigle somewhere on your post. If you don't and someone reads it, there is nothing to tie #MarketFriday to that post.
8. Please only one post each week. Believe it not, I run out of voting power if you put in many more than that.

They have an entire wine section and they have hives so there is honey to be had. They also press olive oil while you wait. What is not to love about this place? It is such a plesurable experience to come here, any time of the year.

Please leave the link to your post here so it can easily be found by others. It helps you and me to have them in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much for joining us!! ❤

And just like that, this post is done. As always, I want to thank you for taking the time to visit, and just remember, #MarketFriday loves you! Thank you for supporting the challenge! Have a most fabulous day! Cheers!!

As always, there must be flowers to color my world. Such unusual poinsettias, most of which I have never seen. Do you have different ones this year? This is the first time I have seen this kind. #alwaysaflower

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Comments

[tattoodjay]

Even if one wasnt in the spirit for Christmas how can they not be in the mood after reading this delightful post, I love all the photos but especially the first one, and that bear made me smile :)

Here is my post for this week

https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@tattoodjay/market-friday-its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas

[dswigle]

Thanks, JJ! @tattoodjay I don't even buy things here, well once in blue moon, but, it is rare. I like looking but do not need to own it. It puts me in a great Christmas mood, even more than I already am!

Isn't that bear hilarious!? He is coming home with the other angel. :) Not really, but, it would be fun!

Thanks for joining in and I am sorry I am running so behind. Arlington Cemetery, part ll today. But, I should be catching up soon! :) Any day now! How is your finger? Seems like you are doing quite a bit better. Don't overdo it!

I appreciate you dropping the link!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[tattoodjay]

First never feel the need to say sorry to me you do so much on here 👍😎
And are so busy with Arlington part two and other things I do understand

Finger is improving nicely can now bend it about half way it a little more so getting there still twinges if I bump it and it’s moved sideways but that will pass and I am being sensible taping it when doing things that may aggravate it, and also at night

Have a great day

[dswigle]

Thank you. You are so very kind to me. I just need to concentrate more when I get on here!

[leaky20]

I'm a few days late but I made a market Friday post :)

https://peakd.com/hive-163772/@leaky20/cologne-christmas-market

[dswigle]

Thank you!! It's me! Never late!! Ask anyone! Every day is Friday. :) Of course, I am kidding. Thanks for dropping the link! It makes you easier to find!

#MarketFriday loves you!!

I lived outside of Bitburg, not too far from Cologne!

[leaky20]

That's awesome! So you must have been to the Cologne market many times. That's the best market we have been to.

[bluemoon]

This is definitely a shop to your liking and is perfect for pre... pre-Christmas posting. I was sure this is how your post would be, with perfect photos of perfectly decorated trees. It can be a source of inspiration for decorating them at home.
I chose not to talk about Christmas, I'll explain why soon... Nothing About Christmas

[dswigle]

It is to my liking and funny enough, many people crowd it to enjoy the ambiance! To be honest, the pictures are far from perfect, but, the sentiment is very real. Can you believe that you shop off the trees? If you see an ornament you like, you take it off the tree and buy it. So, it surprises me that the shop stays so neat.

It does give ideas for at home. Nothing so grandiose or ostentatious, but, it helps direct me. :)

I appreciate you not talking about Christmas! :) I need all the attention I can get! Just kidding. I love your title! Thanks for dropping the link and being a part of #MarketFriday!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[bluemoon]

That's exactly what I thought, to leave all the attention to you this Christmas! Ha, ha...

[angiemitchell]

Such a lovely Christmas shop Denise, it had a touch of style. I love the idea of keeping the stock in a wrapping box under the tree, beats boxes everywhere like I saw at Christmas Galore on the Gold Coast.
Christmas is racing down to the finishing line I feel and I think I can smell your orange cinnamon in my house! Good night, sweet Christmas dreams.

[dswigle]

Hello, lovely! Thank you! I love this shop too! It is so nice, all year long, it changes with the seasons~

Christmas is racing right along, isn't it? Oh, the fragrance of Christmas!It is such a beautiful experience! Love to you, my friend. You are one of those special people that have made my year amazing~

Good night, sweet dreams!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[ellenripley]

I really wish I could write like you! Here is my offering but not so poetic!

https://hive.blog/hive-196308/@ellenripley/market-friday-yet-more-ducks-and-a-toilet-seat

[dswigle]

You have such a wonderfully unique style and you know just how to unknowingly sneak humor in. I love the way you write! It makes me smile everything I read one of your posts!

It need not be poetic, it just needs to be you! That's the way I love it~ Thank you for dropping your link!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[ellenripley]

Oh, thank you Denise for your kind words. You've made my day! 🥰

[dswigle]

The truth is easy to speak. :) 💖

[ellenripley]

❤💓

[tinman88]

Another beautiful display of Christmas and we getting closer to the day 😊

Here is my link @dswigle have a great weekend .....

https://ecency.com/hive-163772/@tinman88/gardens-of-nong-nooch-tropical

[dswigle]

Thank you! You are much too kind! I appreciate your words and for the quality post that you always publish with #MarketFriday!

It goes without saying that dropping the link is my favorite thing about you! :) Kidding, but, I do appreciate it!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[tinman88]

Always a pleasure @dswigle and I love @marketfriday have a nice evening 😊

[ace108]

I wonder if you guys get Christmas trees cheaper after a certain time.
I just saw a real tree at a supermarket going for half price today.
Anyway, we are in the season of buying gift including for someone I don't know who so I completed my mission with this:
https://hive.blog/hive-105017/@ace108/marketfriday-shopping-for-nobody-in-particular-or-by-ace108

[dswigle]

The day before, maybe. But, not a day before. Some people put their tree up Christmas Even, or right before. I have seen some tree lots that abandon the lot if they are almost sold out as it cost them more to stay there than the loss of two or three sales.

Haha! I love your title so I can hardly wait to read it! Thanks for dropping your link!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[ace108]

Yes, quite similarly here in Chinatown when they used to have Chinese New Year market, the stuff prices are cut a lot on the eve and after midnight, many are just dumped.

[xplosive]

I think we should walk through the Christmas store, at least once or twice more, to share the vibe and maybe even embrace the oncoming feeling of love.

This is what I did today. My entry to the #MarketFriday: A few of the Christmas markets in Szolnok, Hungary - #MarketFriday (2021.12.17).

Merry Christmas.

Have a nice day and have a nice weekend.
All the best. Greetings and much love from Hungary.

[dswigle]

How nice!!! Did you go to a Christmas Market too? I think they make me feel so uplifted going to them. I don't even buy anything, just being there lifts my spirits.

I hope you are having a nice weekend! Thank you for dropping your link! It is much-appreciated ~!!

#MarketFriday loves you!~

[tali72]

I agree with you: that tree is too much hung with everything. although there may be some people like this style. it's amazing!!!! to take the goods directly from the tree? !!! 😮 those guys need to work fast ;) the bear-waiter is funny! 😀
https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@tali72/variety-of-winter-slippers

[dswigle]

Some people do like it and this is why they have it, I suppose. That would be too high maintenance! For me anyway.

Yes!!! You shop directly from the tree. Crazy, isn't it. Yes, it always looks so nice! I wanted to take the bear waiter home, but, I just don't drink enough to need him. :)

Thanks so much for dropping your link! I appreciate it!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[tali72]

😅👍

[bozz]

Just curious, is this just a Christmas store or do they do other stuff too? We have some stores like this around us, but really they are mostly nurseries. So in the Spring and Summer they have plants and garden stuff. Then around the holidays they switch over. I usually only visit them around planting time to get my vegetable plants. My wife and I are pretty minimalist.

[dswigle]

It is a garden/landscaping shop (Nursery! Yes!)That is their exact setup also. I visit them at planting time and even though I don't buy anything (very rare) I stalk their shop because it makes me feel festive and they are always changing it around.

I sometimes stalk them with the plants too. Get ideas on how/where to plant or what to plant.

I am a semi minimalist living in a body that seeks opulence and beauty. I like to look at it, but, I don't need to buy it. :)

Thanks for dropping by!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[bozz]

That makes a lot of sense about the store. It is fun to see how they stage everything. It's amazing how creative some people are. I would probably be less of a minimalist if it wasn't for my wife. I tend to hold onto stuff. She see things as just more places for dust to collect!

[decentropia]

Those are lovely christmas decoration pictures . Happy holiday to you.

[dswigle]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your words!

Happy Holidays to you and your family! Did you forget to drop the link here in the comments section, to your #MarketFriday post?

#MarketFriday loves you!

[silversaver888]

Well... if one doesn't get the Christmas Spirit after your blog, nothing will, hehe 😍
Merry Christmas!!!
https://hive.blog/hive-124452/@silversaver888/steak-and-shrimps-dinner

[dswigle]

Thank you so much for sharing your dinner with us! It is worth a peek over at your place to get your eyes on it!

Merry Christmas!!!!

I thank you for being a part of the challenge!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[silversaver888]

Hehehe, it getting so very busy, you cannot imagine... but I know that you know!
It is Sunday, and you cannot but help,... the anticipation for Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas, @dswigle!!!

[quillfire]

So here's what I'm going to do ... I'm going to write a poem.

About you.

That's all I'm going to tell you ... but it will be done before Christmas.

Quill

[dswigle]

A poem? You know I love poems.

Me? Trust me, I am terribly uninteresting. Make things up. :)

Oh, one more hint! I will keep on the lookout!

[quillfire]

Make things up.

I wonder if you'll live to regret that. 😅😅😅

Quill

[deerjay]

These are all such wonderful photos Denise!! They definitely help to set the Christmas mood! I love the colorful Christmas lights and that bear gave me a laugh which I very much needed..so thank you! 💕
I did a post this week and surprise surprise, it isn't at Cracker Barrel..lol Although, I could really use a visit to Cracker Barrel! 😉
https://hive.blog/hive-196308/@deerjay/market-friday-at-bass-pro-shops

[dswigle]

Oh, your Cracker Barrel one is a legend! I loved it, so the thought of going back makes me smile, but, I will surely hop in the car with you to the Bass Shop! I am so glad it could lift your spirits, even a little. That is what the Season of Joy is all about, yes?

The bear was one of my favorites too, and I love how well they decorate and keep it so nice. You shop right off the trees, so it is amazing it always looks nice!

Thank you for dropping your link and thank you for being part of it! You are the best!❤️

#MarketFriday loves you!

[deerjay]

Thanks so much Denise!! Ellicott City used to have shops that decorated very nicely for the holidays but I haven't been back there since the last really bad flood. My stroll through your shop reminded me of my visits there close to the Holidays. I didn't get a chance to visit Valley View Farms this year as well .. but perhaps I will get a visit in next year. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend and coming week ahead! 💕

[yhuddee111]

Beautiful Christmas shopping
Here's my market experience
https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@yhuddee111/friday-market-at-the-mall

[dswigle]

Thank you! The shop is wonderful! Thank you so much for dropping your link!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[yhuddee111]

Thank you so much, I love market Friday too

[maestroali]

https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@maestroali/headphones
Hey! Very beautiful!

[dswigle]

Thank you so much! You are very kind! Thank you so much for dropping your link!

#MarketFriday loved you!

[ddn688]

Yeah ma'am, I smell the Christmas on its way.
Tgif
https://hive.blog/hive-196308/@ddn688/market-friday-or-shopping-for

[dswigle]

Haha! That was cool! That made me laugh! :))

Thank you for dropping your link!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[ddn688]

Hahahaha.
That's the spirit of joyous Christmas 🎄⛄
Thank you for paying my post a visit.
I really appreciate it

[dswigle]

I still have to comment! I just upvoted and reposted! I am running a little behind!

[ddn688]

Okay ma'am
You're doing a great job here.
Happy Sunday to you

[thoughtfulposts]

[dswigle]

Thank you @wesphilbin!

[wesphilbin]

@dswigle

As always, you are very welcome! It's not always easy to comment on my end. I hope that everyone knows my "Thank You" graphic is my way of doing so! Nothing like the wonderful way you reach out to everyone. But I certainly love the positive energy and love you spread across the Blockchain!!

[d-goddess]

Merry Christmas in advance @dswigle . Here is the link

https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@d-goddess/marketfriday-at-adire-fabric-store

[dswigle]

Merry Christmas in advance to you!

Thank you for dropping your link!

#MarketFriday loves you!

[asgharali]

Amazing and lovely shots. Your posts make me fresh as it contains kind and relaxing words. Happy Friday women.

[dswigle]

Thank you. What a very kind comment.

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[dswigle]

Haha!

[dswigle]

Thank you. :)

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[city-bounter]

Lovely photos you have got there. Happy Friday from here, do have a great day

[dswigle]

Thank you very much @cit-bounter! Happy Friday from here! Don't forget to drop your link here!

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[ewq]

I never celebrate Christmas but this post has the kind of spirit in it, which made me reblog it!!

[dswigle]

That is lovely! Thank you!

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[pixresteemer]

Bang, I did it again... I just rehived your post!Week 85 of my contest just started...you can now check the winners of the previous week!!BEER₉

[dswigle]

Thank you for the repost @pixresteemer! Much appreciated!

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