A reminder to members of City Daily Photo: the theme for January 1st is your best of the year. I'll be doing two, one for Ottawa and one for Gatineau. And the first few themes for 2022 are up at the site under the theme day galleries section.
I start today with two more shots taken from my second visit to the Lansdowne outdoor Christmas Market.
The gang of Santas, or the Santa Mafia, were hamming it up.
Another visit, another night.
The strudels were good.
Two of the vendors here: at right, selling perogies, which I picked up during one of these visits. At left, a vendor I made some purchases from. Thor's Trinkets is the name for an artisan based out of Brockville, Ontario. I bought a beer mug from her at the comic convention a couple of years back- a Monty Python design. This year I bought three more beer mugs and three glasses.
The stage was busy each time I visited.
Some of the light displays were set up for photo ops.
More of the vendors.
I hate Christmas music, but the musicians weren't always playing Christmas music. When I took this shot, the band was playing a good take on Springsteen's Dancing In The Dark.
One last shot from here. Tomorrow for Christmas Eve I'm focusing on the Christmas farmer's market, which takes place inside the Aberdeen Pavilion.
Beautiful lights and looking so festive. It will be hard to leave this place without buying anything.
ReplyDeleteSanta Mafia, oh, boy. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, what a pic. Masks, OK, needed. But glued to the cell?! Sad. Be in the moment, girl!
Great pics, looking forward to tomorrow!
So festive...🎄
ReplyDeleteSanta Mafia, now that had me giggling uncontrollably.
ReplyDeleteLooks an absolutely wonderful way to spend a frosty December evening. A tad jealous!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas Market looks like a fun time, I love Bruce's music, strudel and seeing the lights at night.
Take care, enjoy your day!
A lot of lights in the dark.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is the abundance of Santas in the second photo.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you patronized a couple of the business.
ReplyDelete@Nancy: the selection was good.
ReplyDelete@Iris: that nickname seemed appropriate.
@italiafinlandia: indeed.
@Gemel: the name came to me and stuck
@Eileen: I've still got a blueberry strudel in the fridge.
@Marianne: that there are.
@Marie: it was a gang.
@David: several, in fact, including a place that was making good pancakes and another making Belgian waffles.
We don't seem to have events like that here -- you have a great eye. Love the market and the Santas are great fun!
ReplyDelete...a Christmas market is something that I wish we had!
ReplyDeleteI like the Santa Mafia! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnything to do with beer is a good investment, skål.
ReplyDeleteThings brightening up!
ReplyDeleteIt actually looks normal with all those crowds!
ReplyDeleteA "gang of Santas" is strange sight to see. It made me smile.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post for the season.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a busy market with all the lights , decorations and excited shoppers.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen so many Santas!!
ReplyDeleteI would prefer Bruce too.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely. Merry Christmas William.
ReplyDeleteFaço votos para que tenha um Santo e Feliz Natal.
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@Jeanie: it's a relatively new idea for here, but based on an old tradition in Europe.
ReplyDelete@Tom: I think your city would be big enough to support something along these lines.
@DJan: it seemed a fitting title for them.
@Stefan: I don't partake, but that was available.
@Magiceye: definitely.
@RedPat: everyone was masked.
@Sharon: they could do that as a heist.
@Anvilcloud: I thought it fitting.
@Red: I think the event was a success.
@Catarina: there were a lot of them.
@Jan: Bruce is a good act.
@Eve: thank you.
Will the real Santa please step forward. :)
ReplyDeleteVery festive place and photos ~ dazzling night time shots ~
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you,
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aka (A Creative Harbor)
Great photos! Wonderfully festive!
ReplyDeleteBuen ambiente, hay en el Mercado Navideño.
ReplyDeleteMe gusta mucho las luces de Navidad.
@Francisco: thank you.
ReplyDelete@Bill: who knows which one.
@Carol: thanks.
@Denise: that it was.
@Ventana: thank you.
A wonderfully festive post.
ReplyDeleteNice seeing all of those Santa's :)
All the best Jan
Thank you.
DeleteLovely light post.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWilliam - I wish we had a Christmas market like this near us. My husband and I love live music (coincidentally, he is a HUGE fan of Springsteen), and I would enjoy a wander around all the vendors. And who doesn't like strudel??? Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThe strudel was delicious.
DeleteI've wondered what a Christmas market is like, good to see Santas congregating though.
ReplyDeleteI think it was a good idea to start this, even though I dislike Christmas.
DeleteWhile I know you have expressed that you do not enjoy Christmas, William, it is nice that you are sharing these posts about local festivities and events. Also nice that you gifted yourself, as we should always not fail to do that.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWhat fun I do miss such events. I wonder what lunar New Year will be in Chinatown Honolulu this year? Glad you're supporting local artisans..
ReplyDeleteIt's been a weird year.
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