Christmas what?
Always remarkable to see the decorations go up on the street lights (by the way, Thanks, guys) before Halloween is even through but we are, by gum, festive, all right. The weather has been only partially co-operative, what with the drizzle on Saturday, but there’s still time to see all of the wonders next weekend. Heaven only knows how the residents of the decorated homes manage to keep their elvesI on their shelves for all of that time, let alone through Thanksgiving and on to Christmas itself.
Keep in mind too, the weather people keep bringing up “the S-word”. Coming up it’ll be all very atmospheric but possibly white, as opposed to the colors which we have enjoyed up to now.
Anyway, if you’ve yet to head out on The Walk pay attention to the themes at each of the stops. They’re developed around the interests and tastes of the owners/residents of the locations. What a variety! Plenty of inspiration for decorating at home…but without the committee of helpers…sorry.
The luncheon offerings at the Garrettsville United Methodist Church are pretty nifty too. I had a vested interest in those–my pecan pies were so good-looking that I. was forced to take pictures of them for future reference. Anyway, you could go there just for lunch without even going on The Walk. I was impressed by the Butternut Squash Bisque which was non-dairy, gluten-free, vegan and darned good too. It was all pretty tasty; I can attest to that.
So, anyway, inspired by House #4, the Elisha Garrett home, where the theme is “the Music of Christmas”, here’s a take-off on the traditional carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
“Our little town of Garrettsville
Right here in O-Hi-O
Historic sights and Christmas lights
Will greet you as you go.
Our homes all bid you welcome
We wish you all good cheer
Take in the sights
Let hearts be light
Your Christmas glow is here.”
Ho Ho Ho
