Every year at Christmastime a myriad of tiny lights appear sparkling in the night. Unlike the often unnoticed twinkling stars in the sky above, these shining lights are close and noticeable. They illuminate roof lines and doorways, trees and driveways, store fronts and streets. Usually white, but sometimes multicolored, these small lights hang like icicles or march straight in a line following the curve of a garden bed or the angles of a front porch. Whether wrapped around trees or outlining a window, these lights add brightness and beauty for all to see.
Christmas lights. Some neighborhoods have a reputation for houses decorated with lots of lights, and cars filled with families of wide eyed children will slowly wind through those streets just to see them. Some houses have extraordinary displays of Christmas lights complete with synchronized music (and a jaw dropping electricity bill for the month). Some small towns and cities go all out with white lights strung on many of the homes, store fronts, trees and shrubs. One of these cities is St. Augustine, Florida.
Christmas lights. Some neighborhoods have a reputation for houses decorated with lots of lights, and cars filled with families of wide eyed children will slowly wind through those streets just to see them. Some houses have extraordinary displays of Christmas lights complete with synchronized music (and a jaw dropping electricity bill for the month). Some small towns and cities go all out with white lights strung on many of the homes, store fronts, trees and shrubs. One of these cities is St. Augustine, Florida.
"Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, License CC-BY-SA 3.0 This historic town was first settled in 1565 by the Spanish and was an important settlement throughout Florida's history. Today the historic district of St. Augustine is a popular destination for tourists, school groups, history buffs, and newlyweds. The annual Nights of Lights Festival boasts over 2 million lights which shine nightly for two months. If you are ever in the area, the lights of St. Augustine are quite the sight!
St. Augustine is about an hour drive from my home and I've been there many times over the years. Recently three of my children and I went to see the lights again. We had a memorable time walking past the decorated shops, strolling through the plaza where lights drape gracefully from the trees, and waving at folks riding the Holly Jolly Trolley.
After we had found a parking spot, there was a heavy downpour of rain for about 20 minutes. We sat in the car to wait for the rain to stop before venturing out - with our umbrellas so that we would be prepared if there was another downpour. Thankfully, it didn't rain again, but the air was heavy with humidity and the sky was misty. I enjoyed taking photos along the way, which I will share with you in a slideshow. These pictures taken with my little pocket camera on a misty December night only give an impression of the wonderful lights to see in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine is about an hour drive from my home and I've been there many times over the years. Recently three of my children and I went to see the lights again. We had a memorable time walking past the decorated shops, strolling through the plaza where lights drape gracefully from the trees, and waving at folks riding the Holly Jolly Trolley.
After we had found a parking spot, there was a heavy downpour of rain for about 20 minutes. We sat in the car to wait for the rain to stop before venturing out - with our umbrellas so that we would be prepared if there was another downpour. Thankfully, it didn't rain again, but the air was heavy with humidity and the sky was misty. I enjoyed taking photos along the way, which I will share with you in a slideshow. These pictures taken with my little pocket camera on a misty December night only give an impression of the wonderful lights to see in St. Augustine.
Where have you gone to see Christmas lights? Tell me in the comment section below.
Thanks for stopping by, and may your December nights shine brightly with twinkling lights!
~Ewenique
Thanks for stopping by, and may your December nights shine brightly with twinkling lights!
~Ewenique
