Christmas in Washington DC is my personal collection of photographs capturing the whimsy and wonder of the holidays in our nation’s capital. Each morning I leave my condo before daybreak to walk the deserted paths of the U.S. Capitol Grounds. I also explore the illuminations at the U.S. Botanic Gardens. Then I meander down the quiet streets of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood to admire the Christmas decorations.
Along the way, I try to slow down and really look at my world. And I marvel at its beauty.
Come take a virtual walk with me during the 25 days leading up December 25th.
Santa’s hat appeared like magic on sculptor Lloyd Lillie’s chess player near E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree debuts December 4.
Wrap up the season in a bow
The humble creche inside a fenced yard.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Daybreak at U.S. Botanic Gardens
Light up our world!
Santa Giraffe looms tall on A Street NE
First DC snow (December 16)
Miracle on A Street NE
Silver bells, silver bells, it’s Christmas time in the city.
The Great Conjunction (Photographer: Sandy Willen)
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
Silent Night (on 10th Street NE)
Love & joy come to you …
On the night before Christmas …
Homemade cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning
My cat Eliot & …
My dapper cat Henry is ready for New Year’s Eve.
Now on December 26, we look forward to a happy & healthy 2021. Take time to explore nature this winter. I leave you with this winter poem, called “Night.”
Stars over snow,
And in the west a planet
Swinging below a star —
Look for a lovely thing and you will find it,
It is not far —
It never will be far. — Sara Teasdale
