Boxes and boxes of pricey retro ornaments. At 75% off, they suddenly became a great bargain! Some were shiny brights and others were the kind my mother used to have, birds of all kinds with clips to fasten to the tree's branches. I have some from my parents and I know they still make them, but, I am really nostalgic about my old ornaments.
Memories give me a warm glow, just knowing they were passed on with love.
Who doesn't love to see what they will be selling in some foreign market, shopping in places I have never been to and some, never even heard of. I am always curious about foreign ingredients, different products that are being sold. So, yes! I would love to see you! We all do!! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery, art galleries, or even a Christmas Market, wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.
Please leave the link to your post on here so it can easily be found by others. Make them available here, so we have them in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much!! ❤
All of the trees are heavily decorated and have ornaments that you just take off and buy. They will restock the tree with other ornaments or sometimes the same one, but, it more normal to just put up something that will decorate it.
I tried hard to buy this guy! Do you remember him?? I tried to buy him last year too. He even looked like he was calling out to me! But, they wouldn't have any of that! He really is such a great piece for a display. Perhaps I will try again next year! You have to admit, he is kind of cute! And don't worry, he is fake!
There were so many different products for sale. I did buy a few of these boxes. I do like boxes! I admit it. They were just cardboard, but the thickness was amazing. And, they were pretty. They will last for at least 100 years. Give or take a few. I use them over and over and I usually buy some that nest inside each other to save space. Everything you see is for sale. That big tree is a real one that had fallen down and they salvaged it to be part of the scene. They got a bigger one last week and will be incorporating into their spring season.
And just like that, this show is over! I want to thank you for visiting #MarketFriday! The support you show the challenge and me, just by showing up means a lot. I thank you for that and as always, have a great day!
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Ribbon anyone?? Simply delightful! W won't deny it, the ribbon makes the most delightful bows on gifts! I promise you! And at 75% off, you can't afford to not buy it. What that breaks down to is $2.50 for a huge roll of fabric ribbon with the wiring. I actually buy it and reuse it every year.
It's always good for us to pause
And think awhile of Santa Claus--
That jolly symbol we revere
When we approach the changing year.
Behind his beard so long and white,
In which our children take delight,
There beats a heart from color free
Which bids all children come to me - The Spirit of Santa Claus
The gift of love.
The gift of peace.
The gift of happiness.
May all these be yours at Christmas.
May the joy continue to radiate in your lives,
long after the season is gone, gone, gone.
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
Love to all, Denise
I dedicate this post to all of you. You bring joy to my soul and spread your love across the world. For this, I thank you. And just like that, these musings are done...and just so you know, although we are throwing glitter around the globe, I can guarantee you that there is still a little left to take us through Christmas. Have a most fabulous day!
Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people.Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.
We Are The World
There comes a time
When we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on
Pretending day-by-day
That someone, somewhere soon make a change
We're all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know, love is all we need
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
Oh, send them your heart
So they know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
And so we all must lend a helping hand
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
Oh, there's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well let us realize
Oh, that a change can only come
When we stand together as one, yeah, yeah, yeah
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
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I never knew they ran pre Christmas sales. You know all the secrets! Guess that is part of the deal in being an elf, you get to have all the magic :)
I really love that shop and would like to order one of everything. Can you find out how much that will cost...and put it on your tab LOL
Here is my Market Friday. Not too good, but all I had. Merry Christmas Denise!
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It's true!! They do! I don't know all the secrets, but some! Elves know all about Christmas, this is true! Oh, the magic is true! You know all about the magic, don't you?
Oh, but, I am so poor! Can we put this on your tab?
Any #MarketFriday is amazing as far as I am concerned! Thank you so much for taking the time and makeing the effort!
Merry Christmas, Paul!
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How beautiful! It really wakes up the Christmas spirit 🎄
Oh, that is such a kind remark! Thank you so much! I wish you a Merry Christmas!
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Great photography as always, Denise! @dswigle I have many fond memories of this season, it's going to be fun creating new memories for my family in the future!
Oh, I agree!! It was daunting, but, fun creating our own traditions and carrying forward the ones we had. It is all about the memories!!!
It is funny the things my kids treasure and hold high on their list of memories. Mostly people and places, but never things.
I should be happy about that!
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Wonderful post, darling Denise.
I love #marketfriday immediately raises the mood when you look at the shops, fairs and bazaars from around the World.
This is a great contest!
Merry Christmas to everyone.
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And I wish you all happiness In the new year-2020!
And this is my new post for #marketfriday.
You have truly made my day with your happy I agree! I love looking at our world through these posts and joining us together. It makes the world so much smaller, doesn't it?
I want to thank you for always supporting the challenge with you awesome posts, pictures and words to go with it. It is always such a pleasure!
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Some interesting handmade items in this market.
THANKS )
Some very unusual experience of visiting a fish market....right on the roadside for my #marketfriday.
https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@steemflow/first-time-on-a-fishy-street-marketfriday
That is so very cool and, for me, very unusual! Thank you for taking the time to stop in and make it part of your challenge! I want to also thank you for dropping the link!
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Yes I knew it was very unusual for many, but this is how things get done in different part of the world....just a glimpse of some good thing
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I must say, I don't think I would like to buy fish from a street market!!
I must say, I don't
Think I would like to buy fish
From a street market!!
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But that is how it is done in India....mostly in streets or a make shift tent..
Hello my Dear Denise! You have the best Christmas photos every year and it wouldn't be a true Holiday without you. At this time I have also something for you, that I think you will enjoy. By he way, I had some photos for you on Halloween, but you were on vacation so I did't post them. Anyway, these are much better: https://steemit.com/traveled/@lenasveganliving/toronto-christmas-market
Oh, you are so sweet!! I on vacation, but, I always love the holidays and am glad that I could portray that to you. Never worry when I am away, I usually leave a little time for catching up here and I can only say that you will be able to use Halloween next year, mixed in with your new one.
I can hardly wait to see this new one!
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Thank you so much my Dear Denise, I keep that in mind for the future. Nevertheless, this Christmas post makes up for it at this time 🎄😍🎄
Oh, many thanks ! We are slow these last few weeks, but, we love it all the same!
xoxo
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This market really looks amazing!!
Great christmas store in the details and beautiful, perfect photos.
I wish yo a pleasant day. Here is my entry for today
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Great looking decorations!!
Thank you so much for the kind comment and for dropping the link here. Most I wish y==ou a most wonder season of joy.
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What a lovely post, down under and inthe UK the day after Christmas is called Boxing day which comes from wya back
Here we usually go shopping on boxing day, but when I was growing up it wasnt so much a shopping day it was the busiest beach day of the year :)
and back to drop off the link for my pos this week
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I love the mice theme!!
I thought it was such a cool concept
Haha! Of course! It was summer there! :)
What a difference a little heat makes! I did know what Boxing Day was, and once upon a time when it was first settled her e, I am sure it was celebrated that way. If I get in the position of having servant, I promise they can have that day off, and I will send them home with a box.
BTW You win! The beach always does!
Thanks you for dropping you link and awesome comment here.
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I should have known you knew what it was, your well traveled and a fountain of Knowledge :)
When I lived in Pakistan, most of the International Staff had what they called servants and normally a few a cook a cleaner a gardener etc, that wasn't for me we had one guy Ibrahim that worked for us, doing a bit of cleaning and things around the house, but for me he was a employee and not a servant i just couldnt come to grips with that term, in fact he and his family became good friends with us, and we helped them out here and there, when we left Ibrahim did not need to work in the City any more his son with our help had done an apprenticeship as a tailor and had a couple of sewing machines i picked up for him and was running a successful business in the remote area they lived and that is something i feel so good about.
infact the last two years there, his family would come and stay with us before or after we took Christmas leave, but we would celebrate Christmas with them even if not on the date, one day he would cook for us and his family and the next we cooked a meal for all of them and us of course, those are times I remember fondly
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That is such a heart-warming story, JJ @tattoodjay I love to hear success stories like that. Teach a man to fish, and he will always eat.
Exactly.
What an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life! I want you to seriously dictate and write about some of your experiences, how wonderful a legacy to leave to your grandchildren and your kids. There will be a day that everyone will be interested when they hear what you have to say.
I am always interested and it sounds like an amazing life that is begging to be shared in greater detail!
I am so grateful my you #MarketFriday people!
I am glad to be one of the Market Friday People
A few of us have talked about writing some of the experiences down, but writing is not one of my strong points, but maybe one day I will try ;)
Well, you should set up a video (meant only for your eyes) and tell Lulu the stories! I did this with my dad and grandfather and I am so glad that I did! What wonderful memories!
Thats a good idea, maybe something I will seriously think about next year
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intresting to know that, thank you!
why so? did everyone choose it to be leizure day, and turned themselves into seals, or why?..
Well down Under Christmas is Middle of Summer and back when I was young thats what we always did on Boxing day head to the beach or a river and have fun in the water, not sure if it is till the same these days to be honest
so its a leizure day that was being celebrated, just not around the table and a Christmas tree, but on the beach, right?
Yes that sums it up well, Rather than a day in the house it was a family day buy the water
Amazing items on sale! Here, I would need to wait till the season is over. Tee-hee! Here's my edition of #marketFriday for the week.. happy weekend to all! ^_^
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Thank you for dropping the link here! It is much appreciated! I can't believe the things are on sale now either.
Thank you again!
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