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Tag Archives: Christmas

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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Friendly Friday Photo Challenges, Mexico, Traditions & Festivals
Christmas lights Van Dusen Gardens in Vancouver, Canada

Christmas Lights at Van Dusen Gardens in Vancouver, Canada

December 25, 2016by Albatz Travel Adventures 6 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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