Other than the fact that we can't drive worth a darn in snow, it still is beautiful. Here's to wishing for a white Christmas and a safe Christmas.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Wishing For A White Christmas
Somehow it doesn't seem like Christmas without snow. Vancouver has so much rain during the winter holidays. Every so often we get a white Christmas and when that happens the city comes to a quiet stand still.
Other than the fact that we can't drive worth a darn in snow, it still is beautiful. Here's to wishing for a white Christmas and a safe Christmas.
Other than the fact that we can't drive worth a darn in snow, it still is beautiful. Here's to wishing for a white Christmas and a safe Christmas.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Vancouver Christmas - European Delicatessen Warehouse
For me the tastes and smells of Christmas originated with my mom busily baking and cooking for our family and guests. That was a long time ago and traditions are hard to keep up.
Vancouver has lost much of its European flair and Christmas traditions. Many stores that used to cater to the European population have gone the way of the Dodo bird.
One business which still provides European delicacies is the European Delicatessen Warehouse on 220 Prior St. Here you'll find wonderful Christmas Stollen, Marzipan and chocolate. Their Baby Belle cheeses are going for song! We're making this place a Christmas tradition.
Vancouver has lost much of its European flair and Christmas traditions. Many stores that used to cater to the European population have gone the way of the Dodo bird.
One business which still provides European delicacies is the European Delicatessen Warehouse on 220 Prior St. Here you'll find wonderful Christmas Stollen, Marzipan and chocolate. Their Baby Belle cheeses are going for song! We're making this place a Christmas tradition.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Vancouver Christmas - Metrotown Mall
Metrotown mall is located in Burnaby but is part of the Metro Vancouver district. This huge mall could put a little more effort into decorating for the Christmas Season. Although, the main glass covered wing has beautiful hanging decorations, the rest of the mall is somewhat parse.
I'm finding myself drawn more to traditional Christmas displays than the sterile commercial ones. At this time of year I'm missing the beautiful festive old Woodward's Christmas displays.
I'm finding myself drawn more to traditional Christmas displays than the sterile commercial ones. At this time of year I'm missing the beautiful festive old Woodward's Christmas displays.
Vancouver Christmas - International Village
The International Village was once also known as Tinseltown. Since Cineplex Odeon took over the cinemas the Tinseltown logo has been dropped.
Personally I miss the beautiful neon Tinseltown signage. The boring Cineplex Odeon sign now dominates the outside.
The main floor lobby has a nice colourful Christmas display. Be wary of the security guards...they will make sure you only take pictures of the display and NOT the rest of the mall.
Personally I miss the beautiful neon Tinseltown signage. The boring Cineplex Odeon sign now dominates the outside.
The main floor lobby has a nice colourful Christmas display. Be wary of the security guards...they will make sure you only take pictures of the display and NOT the rest of the mall.
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