Photos by Tag: Christmas
Decorating for guests
All around Anacortes, business people are decorating for the Christmas season. Pictured here is Majestic Inn and Spa Sales and Catering Manager Renee Roberts, applying her decorating skills to the fireside room just inside the Commercial Avenue entrance. The Inn also boasts a beautiful tree at the bottom of stairs leading to the second floor […]
Del’s Christmas cactus
I rarely associate the word “cactus” with Christmas, but each year I am reminded that the two go together as blossoms burst forth, delivering some of the first gifts of the season. This beautiful image was created by photographer friend Del. To see more of his work, visit www.DelZanePhotography.com.
Kiwanis Christmas conifers
No one’s on the payroll, but there is a dedicated “staff” working in the weather at the Sunrise Kiwanis Club Christmas tree market in downtown Anacortes. An informational sandwich board tells the story of this club’s motivation: “Children = Priority #1.” The trees, which went on sale Friday, November 25, range in price from about […]
A sure sign of the season
At points around the world, one of the first indications that Christmas is on its way is the sound of bells and the sight of the familiar red Salvation Army kettle. At his post Friday morning for the first day of the Anacortes Corps Kettle Campaign was seasoned (no pun intended) bell ringer Mike, who […]
Nautical theme
Window shopping can be a great source of enjoyment during this season of the year. Start with Anacortes Marine Supply and Hardware on Commercial Avenue and work your way south. Don’t be afraid to step inside shops and galleries … after all, Christmas is just around the corner.
Chamber promotion
After weeks of a process that drew applications from all over the country, Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Board President Mark Bunzel announced Friday the selection of long-time Skagitonian Stephanie Hamilton as Executive Director. Hamilton, who until today’s announcement served the Chamber as marketing director, succeeds past director Mitch Everton. She is pictured here (far right) […]
The birth of Jesus
Luke 2, the New Testament story of the birth of Jesus Christ, was a central part of virtually all family Christmas celebrations I remember. On this day Christians the world over celebrate that birth, the greatest gift of all.
Christmas carols
This is a busy season for members of the Anachords, a barbershop singing group with deep roots in Anacortes. A strong tradition of singing includes many outings around the holiday season. This event was the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters on Commercial Avenue. Sweet sound, men!
Sweet sympathy
> Take three sheets of construction paper, add love and creativity, and you’ve got a pair of sympathy cards Hallmark could never rival. It’s been a couple of weeks now since my knee replacement surgery, and there have too many gestures of love to mention all in this brief piece. Among my favorites, however, were […]
Seeking a home
Poking his head out in attempt to find a home for Christmas was this nutcracker, part of a collection for sale at the Mercantile in downtown Anacortes. Nutcrackers spend much of the year “packaged” and tucked away.
The real story
This is no ordinary candy, created in a corporate lab. In fact, the candy cane was created when a candy maker in Indiana decided he wanted to make a candy that would help us remember who Christmas is really about. He made a Christmas Candy Cane, incorporating several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death […]
Chief Santa
A miniature Santa dressed like a fire chief and flanked by two toy engines was a part of the Christmas tree donated recently by the Shell Puget Sound Refinery Safety Department.
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