Christmas Countdown 2023

Posted on December 10, 2023 Updated on December 27, 2023

Yes. I have been gone for a while. I have been extremely busy with my significant other’s health issues…and my own. It is what it is. ~Vic

Back in 2020, I did a fifteen-day Christmas Countdown. Christmas 2021, I was busy with the Song Draft I was involved in from July to November. Plus, Christmas 2021 just sucked. Christmas 2022 wasn’t much better. I will do another “countdown” this year. Our small town likes to do gingerbread homes and scenes. Most of the time, kids are building these things but, some families work together. Some of these are impressive.

Pagoda Shot — Gingerbread Pagoda
12-01-2023
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Peppermint Pagoda — Peppermint Gingerbread
12-01-2023

@ Christmas Countdown 2023

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15 thoughts on “Christmas Countdown 2023”

pk 🌎 said:
December 11, 2023 at 1:05 AM

NICE POST 💚💓❤️

Blessed and Happy monday 🌄

Blessings 🙏

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The Hinoeuma responded:
December 13, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Thank you! The town lights up with the submissions.

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doerfpub said:
December 11, 2023 at 11:04 AM

I hope the best for both of you on your health fronts. I must say I have never made any form of a gingerbread house (or pagoda) – assuredly a byproduct of growing up with two brothers. I have seen some amazing creations. I like the little rivets on this one.

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The Hinoeuma responded:
December 11, 2023 at 11:46 AM

Thanks, Brian. I have had my hands full. Surgeries, appts., stress, fear, digestion problems, anger…BILLS.

2020 was the year that the gingerbread contest started. Local businesses put each work in their store windows. 2021 & 2022 was sparse, if done at all, due to the convid scamdemic.

I have never tried to build a gingerbread house. I am not that talented. 😁🙃

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doerfpub said:
December 12, 2023 at 12:09 AM

I feel for you Vic. All I can say is keep your head up, stay positive, don’t hesitate to reach out to others when help is needed and you’ll get through it.

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The Hinoeuma responded:
December 12, 2023 at 12:59 AM

Thanks, sweetie. ❤️

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Dayphoto said:
December 11, 2023 at 11:24 AM

My heart, thoughts and prayers are with both of you!

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The Hinoeuma responded:
December 11, 2023 at 11:47 AM

Thanks, Momma! LOVE YOU!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Dayphoto said:
December 11, 2023 at 6:10 PM

Love you!!!

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The Hinoeuma responded:
December 11, 2023 at 6:12 PM

❤️❤️❤️

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December 11, 2023 at 8:06 PM

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Badfinger (Max) said:
December 12, 2023 at 12:25 PM

I love seeing them every year Vic…looking forward to it.

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The Hinoeuma responded:
December 12, 2023 at 1:10 PM

The best year was the first. There was an actual monetary prize for best house. Now, it is just “a town celebration” thing. They are cute, nonetheless.

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