Homes and business in Bellefonte, Howard, Milesburg, and Boalsburg are decked out for the holidays.
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Christmas on the Susquehanna
My cousin decided to celebrate a milestone birthday in the town of Havre de Grace, at the mouth of the Susquehanna on the Chesapeake Bay. In late November, I traveled to the town and stayed at the Vandiver Inn, which was decorated for Christmas on the post-Thanksgiving weekend.
Here are some looks at the outside of the Inn, which consists of the main mansion and several surrounding houses which have been converted to guest rooms and event space.
My cousin has quite a good eye for photography. Here are some of her shots.
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Townie Christmas Sights
I would like to wish one and all a very Merry Christmas and remind you that peace and tolerance will not continue to flourish if good people do nothing and allow evil and greed to go unchecked.
Next weekend the blog will be taking the weekend off for the holiday. In the meantime, have a look at my town, which has some of the best Christmas lights in eastern Chester County and has been previously featured here. I’ve added some new shots this year.
These trees look new. 
The probable winner of the apartment balcony light contest. 
This year’s town Christmas tree. 
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Happy Holidays
I will be taking a break for a couple weeks to celebrate Christmas and my birthday. Here is a look back at some Christmas pasts.
I think this says it all. 
This neighbor is really in the Christmas spirit. 
The Nativity at a local church. 
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A Little Bit of Christmas This and That
Here is a look at some of the Christmas season scenes around my neck of the woods.
This enormous wreath was at Jenkins Arboretum. 
Where these leaves were still looking especially colorful. 
The door display over a local business. 
The local bakery is in the Christmas spirit. 
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A Sugartown Christmas
Historic Sugartown in Chester County has been featured on my blog before if you would like more information about this location. They usually do seasonal decorations. This Christmas did not disappoint.
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The William Garrett House of 1805. 
The Book Bindery. 
Behind the Sharpless Worrell House … 
along with a close up of these wreaths. 
A reflection on the Carriage Museum. 
Nearby Sugartown Farm 
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Merry Christmas to All
Here are some scenes from around my local area which I shot during a short drive after Christmas dinner with family. Here’s hoping everyone had a safe and happy holiday ands is looking forward to the New Year.
The town tree at the train station. 
This adorable pup is at a local vet’s office. 
I’ve featured this before but it’s my favoite light display on a local business. Here are some more local houses.
This is my favoite light display on a local home. 
Heavy rain last night washed away our remaining snow, so there was no white Christmas, but a joyful time was had by all.
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The Wilder Side of the Holidays
I took advantaage of the fact that the Elmwood Park’s Zoos had its Wild Lights attraction open this holiday season with timed tickets that limited visitor numbers. I think most of this post is self-explanatory, so just enjoy the festive lights and holiday cheer. The Elmwood Park Zoo is located in Norristown, Montgomery County. The pictures are pretty much in the same order as if you followed the pathway through the exhibit.
This Eastern Screech Owl was popular for selfies with the kids. 
One of the zoo’s jaguars, checking out the tourists. Excuse the glass reflections here. 
Another owl in a desert exhibit in the jaguar house – it looks like a burrowing owl to me. 
