I've really enjoyed this Scavenger Hunt. My photographs aren't technically good, but they give a flavour of what Christmas means to me!
I think we've all got the same one for Q!
An angel in the book shop at York Minster
B is for
A Bauble
C is for
The Christmas Crib ... we've been collecting the figures for this one for years on our trips to France. This year we added the hen and the goose.
D is for
Driving home for Christmas .... from Yorkshire to Cheshire on the M62
E is for
An Evergreen Wreath
An Evergreen Wreath
F is for
A Fairground Ride in Liverpool One's Christmas Wonderland
G is for
Gold brought by the three wise men (in York Minster)
Gold brought by the three wise men (in York Minster)
H is for
Holly
Holly
I is for
Icing on the cake (made by me ... thanks Mary Berry!)
J is for
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
K is for
The Three Kings
L is for
Lights in York
M is for
A Market Stall in Liverpool's Church Street
N is for
The Nutcracker
O is for
Oranges .... I always had an orange in the toe of my Christmas stocking, did you?
P is for
A Perky Penguin in a Christmas scarf
Q is for
The Queen's Speech on Christmas Day
The Queen's Speech on Christmas Day
R is for
This handsome reindeer is in the centre of Liverpool
S is for
A snowflake
T is for
The table .... I was going to snap the turkey, but forgot!
U is for
Upside-down tree
(these are really on sale at my local garden centre!)
(these are really on sale at my local garden centre!)
V is for
Vase
W is for
A Winter Wonderland jewellery shop display
X is for
Kisses on a card from a child in my class , thank you Molly!
Kisses on a card from a child in my class , thank you Molly!
Y is for
Yuletide in York
Z is for
ZZZZZ .... this is an old photo of Inca, who was a Christmas puppy. Four years later she still spent Christmas sleeping, only she's much bigger now and not as cute!
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's Christmas ABC, and I'll post a new list for 2012 very soon!
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's Christmas ABC, and I'll post a new list for 2012 very soon!
Surprised we couldn't hear all those cameras going off during the Queens Speech!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy for doing this - tis one of my favourite things about blogging :)
Kathy, I SO enjoyed your photos here! That snowman in the snowflake is adorable! Upside down Christmas trees must be a new rage as I saw quite a few of them in stores this year! Certainly a fascinating idea! Whoever came up with THAT notion? I need to carve out some time in the new year to re-enter your wonderful scavenger hunt! I started off strong and then wussed out! Happy Holidays to you! Hugs, Annette
ReplyDeleteOMG - still have to finish mine!!!! You are very quick! Must get caught up.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos.
Love the reindeer. Not keen on those upside down trees though.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of photos, like you I always had an orange in my Christmas stocking along with an apple and nuts. If you're going to do the Scavenger Hunt again next year I must try and join in this time.
ReplyDeleteSuper photos, Kathy! They are all very festive. what a challenge it's been. I love the angel on the book cover. Looking forward to seeing what challenges there will be in 2012:)xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely set of photos Kathy, well done! I think it will be nice to look back on this christmas A-Z in a year or two and remember bits of this christmas!
ReplyDeleteI was not keen on the A-Z idea at first as it was a lot to think about at a time when we are all so busy, but I think I have it sorted now and will be posting mine on Friday or saturday.
Thanks for all your hard work organising each month for us this year, the scavenger hunt has been great fun and I think it has made us all notice and think more :)
Great photos, I love the reindeer.
ReplyDeleteWe always had an orange in our stocking, and a sugar mouse.
I love this post! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMary!
Yep, I grew up in the north of England and there was always an orange in my pillow case on the end of the bed, my kids (and grandkids) would wonder what on earth was going on if they got that in there stockings now, especially with our abundance of fresh fruit here at this time of the year. I finally joined in and have had a ball doing it, thanks Kathy, you can see my offerings on my photographic blog.. http://photographsiheart.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to joining in next year too...
Lizzie
xxx
Congrats on a job WELL DONE!! Love your selections. The month just got away from us and we did not hunt, but we will be 'camera ready' in January!!
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Thanks Kathy for doing this, I love your selection, and yes, I always had an orange in my stocking, guess its an age thing. I dropped out of scavenging a couple of months ago, but as you are continuing into the New Year, I'll join in again, looking forward to January's list. Happy New Year, one and all.
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Love your selection! The winter wonderland display is so cute and I love that huge reindeer. Such a wonderful reminder of all things festive.
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Hi Kathy, You have a lovely set of photos. I especially like your 'k' for kings. I'd just like to say many thanks for hosting the photo scavenger hunt - I've had a blast! Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy new year. God bless!
ReplyDeleteLove your pics, especially the 3 kings!
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures -- gives me a glimpse into how you spent your last month :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Ill be late with mine, have to admit to finding it easy a couple to get tomorrow! x
ReplyDeleteLovely pics Kathy - the bauble one is my fave. Yes I always had an orange and and apple in the toe of my stockingand have carried on the tradition with my kids.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for doing the Scavenger Hunt I have really enjoyed it and very much look forward to the 2012 lists.
Happy New Year
Alison
Thanks for your comment - yes I did visit the Wirral, I mentioned it in the previous post. Dave's mum lives there. we just made a very quick stop in West Kirby so I could see the sea but I would have liked to have walked out to Hilbre Island again! It was far too windy.
ReplyDeleteawww I really loved this post :-) so nice to read and look at!
ReplyDeleteAn Awesome list Kathy! I love your selections and the resulting pictures. I've dropped the ball again this month -- I keep thinking how I can finish it. At any rate, I'm definitely hoping to hop back in next month!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous collection of photos. You've really captured Christmas! xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Kathy. I haven't quite finished mine yet, but I will post them on my blog soon. Thank you for arranging this hunt. Happy New Year, Pj x
ReplyDeleteoranges = Christmas to me x
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos - I love the penguin!
ReplyDeleteI have just posted mine and really enjoyed the last hour putting the blog update together. It felt like a bit of a challenge but well worth it, HUGE thanks for having the idea and getting us all to December!
I had most problems with K until inspiration struck :-)
Ellen (ellens52.blogspot.com)
Your 'three kings' are lovely - where did you get them? This is a great set of photo Kathy - the upside down tree is very odd, I can't imagine having one of those at home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for organising this, looking forward to the January list.
Great photos Kathy and lots taken out and about. Nearly all mine ended up being taken indoors at home and at the last gasp!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if my comment posted or not as I had message saying it couldn't connect!
ReplyDeleteSo - once again - I'm back and have completed the challenge at last - with a little ingenuity on my part!!! However I have managed something for every letter so I am happy.
My contribution can be seen at:
jordie-girl-flownthenest.blogspot.com
I wish you and yours a very Happy New Year.
What a bright and beautiful selection of photos! I enjoyed looking at them all ~
ReplyDeleteAll the best for 2012!
Kathy I have loved watching all the photo scavenger hunts throughout the year. If it runs again I would like to take part next year as I now have a fab new phone with an excellent camera :))
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Wonderful collection of photos Kathy, I've missed the last few months, but hoping to join in again in January.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Love the upside down tree and snowman.
ReplyDeletethat is a fabulous christmas alphabet and such a lovely collection to look back on in 2012 happy new year
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