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Tag Archives: Christmas

In the main plaza preparations were on for Christmas performances.

Christmas Festivities in Zihuatanejo, Mexico

December 21, 2021by Albatz Travel Adventures 5 Comments

We arrived in Zihuatanejo, Mexico just in time for their Christmas festivities. In the main plaza preparations were on for Christmas performances. Costumes for the Christmas performances in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. […]

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pink floating lotuses in Christmas Display Around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam, Canada

Christmas Display Around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam, Canada

December 11, 2021by Albatz Travel Adventures 8 Comments

On Wednesday we caught the Skytrain out to Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam to see the Christmas light display. We got there at 3:30, just as the sun was low in […]

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BC, Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
Poinsettia in Snapseed

Red & Green Poinsettias for Christmas

December 16, 2020by Albatz Travel Adventures 5 Comments

Poinsettia, Flor de Nochebuena, Cuetlaxóchitl – this beautiful plant has many names. Poinsettias are native to the tropical highlands of Mexico. In the wild they grow into 10-foot-high bushes with explosions of […]

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Christmas lights Van Dusen Gardens in Vancouver, Canada

Christmas Lights at Van Dusen Gardens in Vancouver, Canada

December 25, 2016by Albatz Travel Adventures 7 Comments

The Christmas lights display at Van Dusen Gardens, in Vancouver. More of Hey Jude’s Garden Challenge: Urban Spaces. More of Nancy Merrill’s a Photo a Week Challenge: December Holidays.

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A Photo a Week Challenge, BC
The Nutcracker Band surrounded by Christmas lights at Stanley Park's Christmas train (Vancouver)

WPC: Christmas Lights in Stanley Park, Vancouver

November 25, 2016by Albatz Travel Adventures 6 Comments

Years ago we took my friend’s little boy to the Art School Graduate Show. His taste in art was surprising sophisticated for a four year old. But his favourite piece was an […]

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BC, Weekly Photo Challenge
In Hoi An, two little girls in Santa hats lighting floating lanterns

Christmas in Vietnam

December 25, 2014by Albatz Travel Adventures 2 Comments

Although Vietnam is officially an atheist country, and less than 10% of the population considers themselves Christian, Christmas seems to be loved by all, especially the festive red Santa suits. […]

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Seasonal, Vietnam
Santa Costumes for Everyone

Merry Christmas from Vietnam!

December 25, 2013by Albatz Travel Adventures 2 Comments

Season’s greetings from Hoi An in Vietnam, where you can get custom Santa suits in every size and style!

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Photo Challenges, Vietnam
Recipe-Celery Nut Stuffing for Turkey

Al’s mom’s recipe for celery-nut turkey stuffing

December 11, 2012by Albatz Travel Adventures Leave a comment

By popular request, Al’s mom’s recipe for turkey stuffing. Quote: “It tastes just the way stuffing is supposed to taste!” Note that I was short of breadcrumbs, and ended up […]

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