We got a chance to visit Meijer Gardens while their holiday display was still up. They had trees and other holiday decorations there representing several countries around the world. Each display came with a placard that identified the country it represented, what their holiday greeting is (in their native language) and gave a history of some of their holiday traditions. The displays were both beautiful and interesting! I got pictures of my favorites and my very own nationalities, German and Italian.
I don't believe I have any Russian in me, but the Russian nesting dolls are favorites of mine! I finally bought some holiday styled ones for myself this year.
Drew and Bree enjoying the displays from the stroller - no chance of them getting out to "explore" the trees on their own!
Oh, and I finally put Bree's hair in some pigtails. I think it makes her look like a totally different girl! Not sure why I didn't do it sooner. Oh yeah, maybe because she hates having her hair brushed or touched in any way.
This is Italy's display - a beautiful nativity. In Italy, the nativity is the single most important sign of the Christmas season. Buon Natale!
Here is Germany's tree. In Germany, some believe the first child to spot the pickle ornament on the tree receives an extra gift and begins the unwrapping of presents. We may have to try that in future years!
Here's the bunch, tired and ready to head home.
I love Meijer Gardens in every season!
1 comment:
What a great visit! We hide a pickle in our tree every year; we thought it was a fun tradition, too.
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