Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all visitors to Ginnels Gates and Ghosts.

Christmas Knits

In the hospital where I work we have lots of knitted 'paper chains' which look great. We also have this knitted Christmas scene which I notice today has been locked behind a perspex sheet. Perhaps they went walkabout last night!

Tree in a Box

You do see lots of different uses for old red phone boxes but this is the first time I have found one decorated for Christmas, complete with a tree and lights. Apologies for the fuzzy picture but couldn't resist posting this one!

X is (not) for Xmas

I suspect Xmas will be a popular choice today. It is one of those words that people get very worked up about. It does look like a modern word but its usage goes back to at least the 16th century. It is shorthand for Christ, and although we mainly see it used now as in the word 'Christmas' it has been used as an abbreviated form of other words such as xtian and xianity. I think the vital point is to pronounce it as Christ and not Ex.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday

Still Christmas in the Minster

I wandered into York Minster a couple of days ago and was surprised to see the Christmas trees still in place. Two trees plus the nativity scene were still on display in the North Transept, and seen here through the tracery behind the high altar is the 20 foot plus Christmas tree in the Lady Chapel. On reflection I was glad the trees had a chance to be admired a bit longer, what do you think?