Yesterday we did the grandparent-thing and took The Most Adorable Granddaughter to watch the Christmas Parade. For over 45 minutes traffic was diverted as various floats took to our town's main street.
Where would a town be without its town crier?
The local brass band was next. We were thrilled when they stopped right in front of us and played Christmas carols.
Few floats showed the true meaning of Christmas. I'm reminded of the letter to the editor of a newspaper a few years ago, complaining that Christians had to bring religion into Christmas. I beg your pardon?! Sadly, in this day and age not everyone understands the reason we celebrate. These people do:
Photos of other floats:
The Most Adorable Granddaughter in the World watched it all with a solemn look on her face. She particularly loved the dogs and horses. Here she is with grandpa waiting for the mounted police officers at the close of the parade:
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons (Galatians 4:4-5, NKJV).
Where would a town be without its town crier?
The local brass band was next. We were thrilled when they stopped right in front of us and played Christmas carols.
Few floats showed the true meaning of Christmas. I'm reminded of the letter to the editor of a newspaper a few years ago, complaining that Christians had to bring religion into Christmas. I beg your pardon?! Sadly, in this day and age not everyone understands the reason we celebrate. These people do:
Photos of other floats:
The Most Adorable Granddaughter in the World watched it all with a solemn look on her face. She particularly loved the dogs and horses. Here she is with grandpa waiting for the mounted police officers at the close of the parade:
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons (Galatians 4:4-5, NKJV).
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