A bit of sadness on Christmas Eve Day

[flewitheagles]

It is a bit saddening to see so few out and about on Christmas Eve Day in SdC, The day is full of such anticipation for Christians - many of whom are pilgrims.

 

[naplesdon]

At least Ivar is producing snow fall on the Plaza.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

I don't think it's sad. It's pretty normal. The weather is bad, there's still a plague going around, and Christmas is a religious holiday in Spain, not the mad rush it's become elsewhere. In Spain, the holly-jolly racket happens at Three Kings Day, 6 January. Christmas is still a family gathering, church-going thing.

 

[C clearly]

Why don't we just assume that everybody is cosy at home with their loved ones, as I hope all of you are!

(I agree with @Rebekah Scott - was typing at the same time!)

 

[ivar]

At least Ivar is producing snow fall on the Plaza.

Yes, I have turned on the snow. Will turn it off before it becomes too much

 

[VNwalking]

That looks much more quiet to me, rather than sad. People are probably home and dry, with family.

Wishing all a lovely day with dear ones.
Merry Christmas to all and please keep the snow coming Ivar!

 

[Pilgrim9]

But even on Christmas Eve our friendly forum community of pilgrims is active, which is cheering.

Thank you, Ivar, for being our forum host, and Moderators for maintaining order.

Best Christmas wishes to all.

 

[henrythedog]

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My local butcher’s shop usually has customers queued round the block for days before Christmas. This morning I managed to walk straight in and buy Henry the (actual) dog a sausage-roll with no queue whatsoever.

I think that the sensible majority have chosen to modify their behaviour at the moment, out of an abundance of caution and without their government treating them as infants.

Personally. I doubt that ‘everything’ will ever return to how it was - but that’s the future for you: things change.

Merry Christmas.

HtD

 

[Bradypus]

Merry Christmas to all and please keep the snow coming Ivar!

A little medical tourism recently led me to Lithuania. I took the opportunity for a short visit to the Hill of Crosses - a place of pilgrimage for many Lithuanians. Snow certainly added to the experience then! There can be a very special atmosphere to a winter pilgrimage. Thanks for that reminder

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[efdoucette]

Yes, I have turned on the snow. Will turn it off before it becomes too much

Please do, I don't want to pack a shovel

 

[William Garza]

Living in S.Texas?
We are bereft of an actual winter..here in the land of eternal summer.
It was 79f up until an hour ago at 1900hrs
Even with arthritis that burns of hellfire and damnation below 40f..i would love to be there under the lovely darkness of a winter bourne plaza.

 

[camino07]

Could do with a touch of snow here in roasting Perth,43 degrees today. Merry Christmas everyone

 

[David from Westboro]

Why don't we just assume that everybody is cosy at home with their loved ones, as I hope all of you are!

(I agree with @Rebekah Scott - was typing at the same time!)

Merry Christmas to all on this wonderful day, wherever you are.

 

[shefollowsshells]

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It’s a stunningly BEAUTIFUL site in my eyes!
Merry Christmas fellow pilgrims!!!

 

[edtrudeau]

If you want snow, you can take some of ours! We have 8” coming in the next couple days and -10f temps... leaves little room for Camino training! Still sticking to my mid-March Frances!

 

[Rex]

Merry Christmas from Edmonds (Seattle). A rare dusting of snow in our Christmas Day forecast. And my aging bones are suggesting that I get back to Hawaii immediately post-Christmas family obligations.
Mele Kalikimaka to all

 

[Stivandrer]

Yes, I have turned on the snow. Will turn it off before it becomes too much

..some have gone seeing their eye doctor: I see moving spots !!

 

[GailGwyn]

Yes, I have turned on the snow. Will turn it off before it becomes too much

Thank goodness for that. Thought something had gone wrong with my recently removed cataract operation!

 

[AlpacaArte]

Yes, I have turned on the snow. Will turn it off before it becomes too much

I thought there were mites walking across my iPad screen and was trying to squish them!

 

[irishwalker]

Like GailGywn above, I too had a cataract removed recently. I asked my wife did she see the moving spots. I felt relieved when she said she did. Happy Christmas to all.

 

[Mycroft]

Yes, I have turned on the snow. Will turn it off before it becomes too much

Actually, I am enjoying the 'snow,' Ivar. It makes me smile!

 

[Canche]

I don't think it's sad. It's pretty normal. The weather is bad, there's still a plague going around, and Christmas is a religious holiday in Spain, not the mad rush it's become elsewhere. In Spain, the holly-jolly racket happens at Three Kings Day, 6 January. Christmas is still a family gathering, church-going thing.

Exactly