Something for the weekend - part 152 - Deck the Hall.....

[davescm]

Hi

With Christmas very close we need some decorations. The tree is in place but the decorations are still in the box. Can you help and, of course, give it a "something for the weekend" twist?

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Merry Christmas to you and your families.

Dave

[davescm]

I see you let the carol singers in Jacob 🙂

Dave

[Jacob Bugge]

Indeed, Dave, and let them use the hall for the duration, so they brought their own decorations and gifts, in their own colour space and (lack of) depth.

They were a bit shy when this early picture was taken.

[jane-e]

We don't celebrate Boxing Day in the U.S. so it's possible that I've misunderstood it?

Jane

[davescm]

The branches have not been pulled down so they must be flyweight or featherweight Jane. Or have I also misunderstood? 🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

Yes, flyweight Dave. Here's Version 2:

~ Jane

 

[davescm]

Haha - nice one Jane. Boxing day is complete!

Dave

[Dean_Utian]

Great addition of the boxing gloves. They are quite high to reach if needed in a hurry 🙂

[Dean_Utian]

In Australia and other Commonwealth countries, we celebrate Boxing Day the day after Christmas. There are multiple views on how it orginated - from charity boxes being opened after Christmas to give the contents to the poor to giving away of Christmas boxes (from presents). In Australia, it is just another reason to have a sale - possibly of all left-over Christmas stock or what has been returned 🙂

[jane-e]

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@Dean_Utian wrote:

There are multiple views on how it orginated...

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I've always heard that Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for the servants when they were given boxes with food and money to take home to their families after working hard on Christmas Day. It doesn't surprise me, though, to hear it's now become a shopping day!

Jane

[Trevor.Dennis]

It doesn't surprise me, though, to hear it's now become a shopping day!

Jane

By @jane-e

Yes, it's rather like Black Friday, which is a name I find confusing.  If it signifies bargains galore and happy shoppers, shouldn't it be called 'White' Friday?

[Dean_Utian]

Black Friday is supposed to b a single day event right? We had a Black Friday in Aus as well as a Black Weekened and month. With Boxing Day sales, it starts on the 26 Dec and usually goes for a few weeks. Not sure the specific end date.

[jane-e]

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@Dean_Utian wrote:

Black Friday is supposed to b a single day event right?

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I finally looked up Black Friday — the first recorded use goes back to 1869. 

https://www.history.com/news/black-friday-thanksgiving-origins-history

I'm more in tune with REI. They now close their doors on "Black Friday" and encourage folks to #OptOutside.

Jane

[Dean_Utian]

We need at least one with Santa. This is an Aussie one. A clue is is is footwear. Also Aus pictures on teh wall are ones I took in the last few days in my area.
Other creidits
Dog Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash
Santa Photo by Lynda Hinton on Unsplash

[Jacob Bugge]

So it is true, Dean, everything is bigger Down Under, not only trains and lorries and bite risks. How about chimneys, if they are used like everywhere else?

[J E L]

@Dean_Utian! Mine had Santa. The REAL Santa, of course!! Your dog be like, "Santa had a rough night, what do ya want?"

[Dean_Utian]

@J E L - just had a look at yours again. Yes, you do have the real Santa 🙂 Sorry I missed it. Just saw that JJMack also had Santa. 

My Santa probably did have a rough night. The dog may have been out in the sun (being Aus) too long.

[War Unicorn]

"Decorations, or, Our New Home"

(From top to bottom: Pullo, Castor, Bowser, Oliver, and Theodore. I feel like I should just put them in the tree when it goes up. It would save some time.)  lol

[davescm]

You have your hands full there James 🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

On the Fifth Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

...five golden rings!

Credits: @davescm in SFTW27 and SFTW123

This is a fantastic image, Dave!

Jane

[davescm]

Thank you Jane - will you be adding four calling birds , three French hens ....... etc 🙂

Dave

[jane-e]

Absolutely, Dave — as soon as you model them, I will happily add them to the scene ! 😊

Jane

[Jumpenjax]

Dave,

This was fun!!!!!  Thanks for the prompt.

Jax

 

[J E L]

A perfect job, @Jumpenjax!

[Jumpenjax]

Thanks, Jain. It keeps me on my toes. Lol

[Ussnorway]

i like the background boxes too