We don't got no reindeer!
Dec 25, 2019 05:01:45 #
John Sh
Loc: Toronto, Australia
Here, in Oz, Christmas comes in the hottest part of the year so we have to improvise. With half the state burned out, and continuing to burn, it's pretty difficult to round up six white boomers so we have to use a boat for the sleigh. A tradition that started almost 40 years ago and continues today sees Santa board a boat and visit a number of jetties around the western side of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. At each stop lollies are handed out to the kids, and to some of the bigger kids. In between stops carols are played at great volume and lakeside householders show their approval by flicking lights on and off. The tradition began with a local show boat doing the rounds as a way to thank the lake people for their patronage. This boat has been retired for some time now so the local Rotary club took up the challenge and keeps the tradition alive.
To all, wherever you are, my best wishes for the festive season and the year to come.
To all, wherever you are, my best wishes for the festive season and the year to come.
Look mum. No reindeer.
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Tying up the sleigh.
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The crush
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The crowd
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Dec 25, 2019 05:40:10 #
Giradedon
Loc: Unalakleet, AK
Looks like it is "Oh, what fun, it is to ride .." what an awesome time.
Dec 25, 2019 05:55:04 #
Is that you in the last photograph? Are you the third from the left?
Happy Shooting!
Happy Shooting!
Dec 25, 2019 06:03:58 #
Dec 25, 2019 06:05:34 #
John Sh wrote:
Here, in Oz, Christmas comes in the hottest part o... (show quote)
Whether Santa uses a sleigh with reindeer or a boat, he's using what's necessary for the climate. Thank you for sharing your images with us! Stay safe and try to have a merry Christmas.
Dec 25, 2019 06:08:03 #
Dec 25, 2019 10:54:00 #
Merry Christmas. It's all about something different than Santa and reindeer, anyway.
Dec 25, 2019 16:31:36 #
John Sh
Loc: Toronto, Australia
Scruples wrote:
Is that you in the last photograph? Are you the third from the left?
Happy Shooting!
Happy Shooting!
Yep. That's me. I really had to run to beat the two second timer, and done without a tripod!!!!
Dec 26, 2019 08:03:44 #
Dec 26, 2019 10:45:48 #
Dec 26, 2019 11:22:37 #
John Sh wrote:
Here, in Oz, Christmas comes in the hottest part o... (show quote)
That's Cool....like your sleigh
Dec 26, 2019 17:04:38 #
Newport Beach, California has an annual Christmas boat parade in the harbor. They are lighted like houses.
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