On Sunday when we went to get a few things at Eaton Center, we took the opportunity to walk along the Christmas window displays that have been set up in the store front of The Hudson’s Bay. I enjoyed looking at the the elves preparing for Christmas and Santa’s midnight ride to deliver all the gifts to children all over the world. There were scenes of carollers and of people in their homes on Christmas Eve.
In the last window, we saw Santa sitting down for his Christmas meal after a hard night’s work taking the time to relax and celebrate until preparations begin for the next year.
As we walked up Queen street to catch the streetcar, we came across a wooden box holding a Nativity scene. Amid all the Santas that abound in the city and the glittering Christmas trees that are seen in every store, this scene was a welcome sight to behold.
To me, the Nativity scene symbolises the true reason why Christians celebrate Christmas. The birth of Christ was was the beginning of a series of events that led to the spiritual salvation of many. Christmas is a time to ponder on this and on the reasons why we remain Christians in a world that is focused on materialism.
Do you enjoy looking at the Christmas displays in store front windows?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
(This post is linked to Jo’s Monday Walk. Head on over to her blog to see where else you can walk this week.)
I flew back from Toronto last night! It was s quick family visit, I wish I’d had the time to see this.
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You would have loved them. There is so much detail to see.
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Fabulous Santa Scenes
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I agree. I enjoyed looking at them – as did the many children in front of the windows 🙂
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Ek sal dit baie graag wou sien
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It is a wonderful experience 🙂
I remember seeing Christmas displays at the big stores in Paris the Christmas I was there. Definitely no comparison to what is seen in South Africa.
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Ek dink die weer maak die verskil
Die allermooiste Kersfees word jou toegewens
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I can only agree with you 🙂
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I agree with you, Colline. Nativity scene is the best representative of Christmas. I am still too busy to go around and enjoy shop windows, I think I prefer to stay inside this holiday. Wishing a merry Christmas to you, your husband, and your girls 🙂
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Staying at home, resting and spending quiet time is the best thing to do Paula. Seeing the Christmas windows this year was a bonus as we don’t normally go out of our way to have a look.
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Wish you a happy holiday
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Thank you. And to you as well.
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wishing you to have a fine holiday season!
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And to you and your family as well Frizz.
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I’m glad you did, Colline! These are magical 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing. What a lovely early Christmas present this is. Have a wonderful time with your family and wishing you a great 2015!
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I am glad you enjoyed them Jo. 🙂
Enjoy your Christmas and a happy new year to you as well.
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I love these,, brill for the moods…
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Thank you Gerry. Glad you enjoyed them.
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The windows look fantastic Colline, I love how you have photographed them as well.
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Thank you Leanne. I was lucky that the light was good when I took them.
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so much work has gone into these windows – the detail is amazing. The nativity looks so peaceful.
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It does – which is what Christmas should be I think. Hopefully that is what many people experience once the hustle and bustle of preparations has died down.
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You have outdone yourself, dear. I love the Nativity scene, especially. It doesn’t seem we see enough of them anymore. 🙂
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I agree with you. It is for this reason I had to snap a picture of it.
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I surely do! I’m so glad I’ve popped by today, it’s been far too long. One Christmas I was in New York and that’s where my love for “window shopping” began.. and I don’t mean “shopping” in the literal sense, but in browsing the window displays I could see a real joy in Christmas. In another life, I’d have a job making those displays.. aren’t they just amazing? How on earth do they get those little miniatures.. I can just imagine the time spent making these displays! Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas!! xx
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Now I have to go to New York at Christmas time to see the displays 🙂
May your Christmas be blessed as well. (PS: great to see you visit)
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These are beautiful. I would have to look at them over and over.
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I love the detail in the displays. I do admit to being in front of the windows for a while. Thankfully my husband was very patient 🙂
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Such beautiful window displays, Colline. The Nativity scene is very special indeed. 🙂
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Especially as one does not see Nativity scenes here. I love that I saw this one. 🙂
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These are very nicely done, Colline. I hope I get time this season to get to The Loop and do a little window gazing. It’s been a part of my Christmases for some time.
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If their window displays are as beautiful as the ones I have seen, then I am sure you will go. The window displays are all part of the season I think – and they do tend to brighten the cold, grey days. 🙂
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Wow, these are lovely displays
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That was my reaction when I first saw them 🙂
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They are really wow!
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My reaction when I saw them for the first time 🙂
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Wonderful Christmas displays Colline. Hope your Christmas is just as joyous.
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Thank you so much Madhu.Christmas is my favourite time of year as I get to spend wonderful moments with my family 🙂
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Fabulous pictures. They remind me of my childhood Christmas experiences. Merry Christmas. Colline.
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I am glad you enjoyed them Michelle and that they brought back pleasant memories.
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Beautiful captures and a perfect reminder for us. Meanwhile, Merry Christmas to you and your family … and thank you for the goodness you share with us here.
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Thank you so much Frank. And best wishes for you and yours. Hope you get the chance to dance the night away 🙂
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Merry Christmas to you and yours… 🙂
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And the same for you and your family Drake.
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Ah, what fun! Happy Christmas, Colline 🙂
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All the best for you too Sarah.
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