Christmas Eve creations

 

Christmas cakes

 

Tortiere

Grasshopper

Christmas tree in progress #AdventPhoto

Almost finished decorating the Christmas tree -- icicles are the only thing left to add

Tomte, the new star and the Christmas tree

A tomte from Stockholm on the top of the as yet un-iced, but covered in marzipan, cake

 The new star on the Christmas tree with one of the knitted snowballs I made

The tree -- almost finished decorating it

The small tree

Window lights

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Soldiers by Aunt Sybil #AdventPhoto

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Old star cast aside

 

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I set up and started decorating our Christmas tree on Saturday, but I didn't finish it. 

I also hung Christmas balls from wire on the staircase

 

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Candy cane martini #AdventPhoto

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Christmas tree #AdventPhoto

Still need to finish decorating it

Mum's Christmas baking #AdventPhoto

Pinwheels, shortbread, coconut macaroons and a chocolate cake.

Corus Quay poinsettia tree #AdventPhoto

Distillery District Christmas tree #AdventPhoto

Deer @HubWestminster #AdventPhoto

Picture taken at Hub Westminster in London on Nov. 30, 2012

Flat gifts #AdventPhoto

Snowman on rain-covered window #AdventPhoto

The Grinch tries to look innocent #AdventPhoto

Residential Christmas lights #AdventPhoto

House in Toronto decorated with Christmas lights.

Deck the halls #AdventPhoto

Shop window on St Claire Avenue in Toronto.

#AdventPhoto Christmas friends

I bought these candles in Berlin last year

#AdventPhoto Xmas ball

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#AdventPhoto Swedish candle Christmas tree

Mistletoe Kissing Station #AdventPhoto

Mistletoe Kissing Stations are new this year. I have not seen anyone kissing beneath them. 

I have not stood under one to test its effectiveness.