As I couldn't experience the other neighborhoods festive sights, I CAN'T WAIT to see the photographs. I am eager. If you are reading this entry and have digital photos on your camera, do me a favor and upload them now and email them to me at shareyourlightnight@yahoo.com. Don't forget to include your name, address, phone number, neighborhood where you live, and the neighborhood where the photographs were taken. With your entry, I want to thank you and share my appreciation in helping create and capture the essence of the holidays. I wish you luck.
The weather was great. It was warmer, the misty rain held off until after the event, and the full-moon was covered somewhat by the clouds. Although a pitch-black evening would have been ideal to make the luminaries shine brighter, I am very happy with the turnout in my neighborhood. We were so lucky to have such great weather this weekend, compared to the previous week. I hope everyone had a wonderful time with your neighbors. I can't wait to hear stories and see photographs.
In CAFCL, there were at least three groups, just two or so blocks from one another, handing out warm cider, cocoa, tea and cookies. It was fantastic. The community churches had live nativity scenes, which was exciting for many passer-bys. They also offered cocoa, cider and snacks.
Most especially, I was excited to see all the people out visiting neighbors and taking photographs. There were flashes going off periodically which could be seen from streets away, several large groups of people walking here and there moving in and out of the neighborhoods, and a general feeling of electricity in the air. I hope this excited you about what the future can bring.
