Well, we thought we’d have a white Christmas this year, but the snow is melting fast - as it usually does. Still, it was wonderful to wake up a few days ago and have everything be so beautifully white. The Vineyard is always beautiful - even when it’s cold, the leaves are gone and the sun isn’t shining - to me.
And, as always, our wonderful island community comes together to put on a show. This year, it was Edgartown’s Enchanted Christmas that really pulled on my heart strings.
On a cold night last week, families from all over the island gathered for this special parade of lights and treats - reminding us that if there’s one thing you can say about Vineyarders, it’s that we’re made of hearty stock! The wind was blowing, but kids and adults were dressed warm and wandered around the grounds greeting old friends and spreading holiday cheer.
My favorite part is the room that houses the ultimate Christmas scene…miniatures creating an entire village with Main Street, houses, horse drawn carriages, farms, kids skating on the pond - the detail is so complete, you can get lost in this old town scene.
Everyone stares in wonder, and then, looks around our own little village to see an almost exact replica - if not physically, then certainly in spirit.
Merry Christmas!
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The Vineyard is indeed beautiful in every season. I don’t get there nearly enough in the winter but I have been to Edgartown’s Christmas extravaganza a few times. Donaroma’s is definitely a magical experience.
Merry Christmas.
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