We went to the grocery store today and passed by this huge Santa. It seemed out of place somehow.
I grew up here. You'd think I'd be used to this. However, I've grown so accustomed to spending winters in Chicago shoveling snow and sometimes trying to walk backwards against the freezing winds in December that walking around in short and my tank tops just doesn't have the same holiday ambiance. When we return for a visit next month I wonder if it'll feel even colder because I wasn't able to gradually acclimate myself to the colder weather. This should be interesting.
Hmmmm... since we left all our winter coats in Illinois, I hope my daughter will meet us at O'Hare with our heavy jackets. Hint... hint...
He *does* look out of place...and very pale for standing in such lovely sunshine.
ReplyDeleteWhat I wouldn't give, to leave my winter coat behind in another city! LOL But I'll need it today to do my own grocery shopping, including all the Christmas supplies (ouch, says my wallet) because I don't want to go out again into the crowds after this.
December shopping...UGH.
Thanks for the add. I love reading your blog too. I bet it is very surreal the difference between Chicago and Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteWow that Santa is huge! I think it would seem that Santa is a little out of place in such a warm climate! I hope your daughter remembers your warm coats next month!!
ReplyDeletetoo bad they don't have santa in shorts with a surfboard. But he's been incorporated into all cultures around the world. Sometimes we focus too much on him with the kiddies and the real reason for the season-the savior is forgotten.
ReplyDeleteYes, he does seem incongruous but I'm delighted to see the spirit of Christmas anywhere. I've been in Chicago in the winter. That wind off the lake is brutal!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIs that Santa made of leis? Well, THAT'S pretty Hawaiian!
ReplyDeleteHe does look out of place! Wow! Oh, and do warn your daughter to bring a coat -- I get the shivers just thinking about making that kind of change! Know you'll enjoy seeing your daughter!
ReplyDeleteThe Santa photo brought me a smile today, as the wind chill here is about 0 and I have to get out and take the dog for a walk-brrrr....I would love to see the Hawaiian Santa in person right now.
ReplyDeleteThe Santa is made of large tinsel.
ReplyDeleteIt's true that sometimes we focus too much on the Santa part of Christmas but then not everybody is Christian. Therefore the secular Christmas is what anybody can celebrate. The special message of peace and giving is important to everybody.
Kay;
ReplyDeleteWow that's a big Santa...! I'm sure that you'll get used to Christmas in shorts and a tank top! I remember I felt the same way when we lived in California....at least we would get some flurries once in a while! Ho Ho Ho
Turn your air conditioner down as low as it will go!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely going to need that coat!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to celebrate somewhere a coat is not needed just to reach to the mailbox. It's really crazy windy bone-chilly up north here.
When I first moved to the desert, Christmas seemed a bit strange here, too--lights strung on palm trees and cactus, no snow. Now I'm used to it and string a few lights on my cacti as well!
ReplyDeleteHe does look rather incongruous standing there but there must be a huge difference in temperature between Chicago and Hawaii. I know where I'd prefer to spend Christmas ..I hate the cold.
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He looks like a jolly Santa and since I've lived in Southern California all of my life, the setting seems familiar to me ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
I somehow stumbled on your blog and noticed you used to live in Chicago. Well, I'm a recent transplant from Texas now living in Chicago. And let me tell you, it's REALLY cold here!
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