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Merry Maine Christmas!

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

It’s Christmas time in Maine.

Red berry Christmas wreath in Rockport, Maine.

You can tell by all the simple and charming wreaths on doors, barns, lamposts, churches, mailboxes, and jeeps.

Christmas wreath in Rockport, Maine.

They look absolutely perfect on our New England architecture.

Wreaths on the Community Chruch in Northport, Maine.

Snowy wreath on cape in Maine.

Castine Christmas wreath.

Wreaths are used in many cultures and often relflect the idea of strength or eternity.

Belfast Christmas wreath.

(In Maine, they often stay up until spring arrives.)

Wreath at Sunnyside Gardens, Bangor, Maine.

Wishing everyone all the joys and happiness this season brings!

Or as Mike Crosson heard on the radio — “During this holy season, I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Merry Festivus, Happy Kwaanza, and for all you atheists – have a nice day.”

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The bells are ringing.

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

The architecture of Maine is one of it’s greatest assets. And what could be more inspirational than the exquisite churches found amongst it’s oldest villages?

But gee whiz, things have really changed since these churches began. In 1794, according to the First Congregational Church, the citizens of Camden were fined if they didn’t support a religious order. One more reason to make their churches spectacular.

Happy Easter! 

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