Star in the Night
Every year, I go to a small town for their Candlelight Home Tour with four girlfriends for girl time ( 'cause we all know good girlfriends are the best psychologists), good food, peanut M&Ms, champagne cocktails, and most importantly, shopping. This special time kicks off the Christmas season for us.
Traditionally, after touring the final home, we head for The Enchanted Forest to see the Christmas trees, sponsored by local businesses. This time as I walked through the forty-ish trees, a beautiful, red, star-shaped tree topper entranced me. I pulled out my trusty Blackberry and captured it:
Isn't it gorgeous?
All of the sudden, my eye caught every topper there. I snapped pictures of those as well. Why stars on top of Christmas trees?
I found this wiki answer: A star on the top of the tree is representative of that star that led the wise men to Jesus.
Pretty cool. I've always loved the shape and colors of the stars and put them all over my tree and have a silver tree topper.
But I couldn't let my photos go. So, I took all my pictures of star toppers from my galpal weekend and created a movie for you. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
48 comments:
Breathtaking beautiful photos of the stars. Amazing. I just read in the book, Journey by Adam Hamilton, the wise men (who were probably astrologers or astronomers)may have followed that star from what is now Iran to Bethlehem...a 1000 mile trip that took 3-6 months before they arrived at Baby Jesus birthplace. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Vicki. Loved it, beautiful stars and music.
Patty
Thank you, JQ Rose and Patty!
I was totally captivated that night!
Wonderful stars! We always had an angel on the top of our trees. Wonder what that means? An angel watching over us?
Up here in The Frozen North of Chicagoland, this transplanted native Texan has a lighted jalapeno wreath hanging in the window.
Happy Holidays!
beautiful
and yes traveling 2000 years ago took a bit longer than it does today- many historians believe jesus was closer to a toddler than an infant by the time the wise men found him.
My grandmother always had the most beautiful tree topper stars and then she'd build this huge little village in the opposite corner of the house leading to the manger.
wonderful memories - thanks vicki
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Sharon
Beautiful and calming. Just what I needed this morning. :)
Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi, Ann! You are exactly right about the angels on the trees.
You can't take the Texas out of Texas girls. lol
Hi, Sharon. Thank you.
Thanks, Ms. Essex.
Hi, Chris. I would love to see those tree toppers. They had to be special. ox
Beautiful, Vicki. I grew up with stars on the trees and then switched over to angels. I guess I felt the need to be watched over...lol.
Thank you for bringing such beauty to lighten my Holidays!
Phyllis
Hi, Phyllis. Mom had an angel too (and I'm happy to add I have a similar one!, but she watches over me at my desk).
I switched to a silver topper with my boys and didn't have my angel. ox
Wow, just beautiful, Vicki. Thank you for sharing! My favorite was the one at about 25/26s. What a great tradition, too. :)
Lovely, Vicki! On my tree top, I have an angel my son gave me for Christmas one year. It has become a family keepsake and someday, I'll pass it on to him. :)
Hi, Adriana: I'll have to check and see which is your fav. This is so much fun!
Hi, Sheila: If I had a tree topper from my sons, it would have the place of honor. Instead, I have a paper Christmas tree mobile. LOL and ox
Adriana mentioned at 26 is her favorite... A bit about this one: it had a whole flashing light sequence that was way cool; however, I couldn't capture it. My friend did video it and it is mighty fine.
Thank you, Vicki, for sharing that lovely clip... I only wish it could have been longer. The mesmerizing photos and the beautiful soundtrack...I could have been transfixed for much, much longer.
Have a joyous Christmas!
Joelle
Thanks, Joelle. I wish it could have been longer too, but that was all the stars I found. So, now they are even more special. Happy, happy to you!
How totally cool, Vicki! We have one of the gaudiest star toppers for our tree and all of those pictures put ours to shame! I need to buy another one. Thank you for that and the music was gorgeous!
Patti
Good morning Vicki, and what a wonderful present that video is. Puts some more holiday spirit into us all.
The stars and the story are just lovely and the music fit perfectly.
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Hi, Patti! Oh, I can't imagine your topper being gaudy. I bet it would fit perfectly with mine. lol
Hi, Kathy! Was it worth the wait? Thank you so much for everything. ox
GORGEOUS Vicki! Thank you for sharing your photos and the warmth of the season! Merry Christmas!!!
Hi, Sash! I knew you would like it! merry christmas to you!!!
What a fun tradition with your friends!
Thanks, Diane! We have a good time and kick off the Christmas season. ox
I loved your movie with all the beautiful stars.I went to a live thru Bethleham that one of our churches put on in our town, it was like you were there watching baby Jesus being born.It was awesome, had goosebumps! Merry Christmas and thats the reason for this holiday!
Hi, Carole: thanks. I'm blushing.
Wow, that sounds like an awesome drive thru. Wish we could see that video too. Best wishes to you!
How pretty! Thank you for sharing with us.
Hi, Lori! I'm glad you liked it :)
Merry Christmas to you and your handsome man.
How spontaneous and precious. Vicki Batman, you are as bright and spectacular as those stars you've shared.
Okay...this is it. This is what I want for Christmas. That stars like you abound the world over. Such a gift of hope and joy.
Love you Vicki. You are one special individual. You already know I'm sentimental today if you've read some of the other blogs and although it is a cliche' I do have to say, my heart certainly belongs to Texas.
Hi, Karen!!! Your comments are so special. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Stars always catch my eye and I am so thrilled these did. (Even more thrilled I made this movie. lol)
Stars abounding the world over is a very good thing.
Thank you for sharing all you do!
Since I got slapped for not leaving the comment here...
Cute video!
I WILL find your Pablo Cruise video and post if for all the world to see.
Lovely stars, Vicki! Have a Merry Christmas everyone.
Hi, YogaJon, I think you're sharing all my secrets. LOL
Hi, Kat: I'm so glad you liked the video. Thanks for posting and Merry Christmas to you. kiss-kiss
Beautiful movie, Vicki.
And I recently saw in a catalog a star topper for interfaith families--A Jewish Star of David to top a Christmas tree!
Linda
Hi, Linda! That would be a nifty star to see. Wow, save me that pix.
Happy Hannukah to you, my friend.
What beautiful stars and an awesome video. Thank you, Vicki. Your day with your friends is a terrific way to open the holiday season.
Very cool. I've had angels and stars through the years. And yes, girlfriends are awesome. Love roadtrips with the girls.
Hi, Cara and Pam: Thank you for posting about my video. Girlfriends (like you!) are so special. I'm so lucky to have so many in my life.
Merry Christmas!
Oh, Vicki, that was beautiful! Thanks so much!
Hi Vicki!
Was out for a stroll, so you know I had to say hello.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I miss my 'gal pal' times. :)
Hi, Gail! I'm so happy you stopped and like the movie.
Hi, David! You're always welcome to stroll by here! Happy holidays!
Hi, Ginger! I have to have galpal times. Let's galpal via the internet, shall we? Blessings to you!
Ginger, you have multitudes of galpals! Everywhere! Any time zone! We all do. And God bless us, every one!
Beautiful!
Pam P.
Hi, Pam and thank you. I knew you'd like it!
I'm just now getting to drop in and I have to tell you that was very beautiful and soothing. I needed that today. Lovely, Vicki and the trip with the girls sounds like fun.
What a lovely idea to group all the beautiful star toppers together. Thanks for the Christmasy start. Merry Christmas, Vicki and all of your family and friends.
Gorgeous pix, Vicki! Thank you for sharing with us!
Sorry I'm late. I babysat my two granddaughters all day yesterday and came home and crashed!! I have to do it all over again on Thursday.
Anyway, I loved the star movie, Vicki. It really put me in a Christmas mood, emphasizing the real reason for the season.
As for girlfriend trips, they keep me sane.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
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