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The Christmas House

Here we  G O  again!
O F F  to the Christmas  H O U S E…
the tradition at least five years old
and not an official tour spot,
just some ‘hood nearby.
Its bright lights of merry
drew us for the first time.
People would pull over, get out
of their cars, walk on the grass.
We were told the family set it up
to invite all - a home away from
the   N O R T H  PO L E…
The decoration has changed a bit.
When first we went, the singing flowers
would freak out my grandson - the boy
would want to punch it. There was a Teddy bear
whose arms would hug you and  S N O W.
This night, I told my grand I would take his pic.
He says, “No, let me,” and pulls out his phone
to video the eye-popping display.
Kids today! Traditions! I believe!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kauffman Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What a wonderful Christmas tradition, Kim. Love that your grandson is now the official family photographer! You did a wonderful job describing this special house filled with the spirit of Christmas. There is a street in a nearby town that decorates for Christmas. It is spectacular! Sending you warm holiday blessings!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thank you, Sam! Holiday blessings to you too!!
Hind Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A magical poem, could feel the child's anticipation- cell phones :/ loool
Rodrigues Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Thank you! Lol
Goldsmith Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story. Love Your Pretty Picture... I was around 10 when I fist saw this. It was on the TV news. The dead end street was all cars. Not a thing back then. Now it can be war from neighbor to neighbor. Have a wonderful day writing away...........
Rodrigues Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Thank you, Paula! We need better times :)
Gentile Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Kim, that sounds so beautiful! A lovely true story indeed! There is a house in my hood seemingly exactly the same and I loom forward to it each year xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Awesome! Thank you!
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