My extended family had a festive meal out in Haworth one evening, to coincide with the traditional Torchlight Procession. Haworth, the village where the literary Brontë family lived, is always atmospheric and especially so with the Christmas lights twinkling.
The Torchlight Procession is a long-standing tradition, though these days seems rather watered-down. People process up the main street, carrying flaming torches, and stopping at intervals to sing Christmas carols. At one time people dressed up in Victorian era clothing and there were Morris Dancers as well as a brass band. There was a band and there were a few flaming torches, and lots of LED star wands, but I didn't really see any Victorian costume or dancers and even the carols were rather muted. The weather was pretty foul - wet and windy - so maybe that had an effect.
So far I have not made it to Haworth, but I understand it is well worth a visit. You captured the atmosphere with the Christmas lights very well, I think!
ReplyDeleteShame that the torch procession wasn't what it used to be, but as you say, I am sure the weather had something to do with it.