Saltaire's Advent Windows #1
Anyone who has followed my blog for a year or more will know that for the past eighteen years, the village of Saltaire has, every December, turned itself into a giant Advent Calendar. Village residents and businesses create beautiful, imaginative, illuminated scenes in their windows and one or two new windows are unveiled each night, from the 1st to the 24th of December. It has become a wonderful tradition and has led several other places, both in the UK and abroad, to adopt a similar ritual.
I love to explore the trail round our dark streets, looking for the lights, photographing them and sharing my favourites here.
We'll start with two windows in Saltaire's Methodist Church, created by Saltaire Art Group. Practised and professional, their displays always have real flair. This year's offerings combine bold silhouettes and gorgeous colours, both sure-fire winners for creating impact.
I look forward to seeing the window decorations each year. These are beautiful, and I'm a bit surprised to see Christmas bats flying by that tree...maybe related to angels? Perhaps there's a story I don't know.
ReplyDeleteI really like that 1st one.
ReplyDeleteThese two are great!
ReplyDeleteThe village next to the one where my partner lives, nestled between Black Forest hills, has been doing a similar Advent windows trail for many years, too. It is a wonderful way to do something for the community and get people into the spirit of the season without the commercial focus.
What a lovely idea and beautiful windows.!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your Saltaire Advent windows again!
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