Next to the red scented candle stands a photograph in a small frame, propped up by a stone from the river. It was a Christmas greeting from our friends that came as such a wonderful surprise. It was 1991 and after two years in Edinburgh we returned to London for our first Christmas as a married couple.
The photograph is a shot of Picadilly Circus at night. On the main advertising screen a simple message reads ‘Merry Christmas Xenia & Paul’. It made us feel at home.
each photograph
brings stories back to life
snow flurries
© Xenia Tran
With love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photograph of Picadilly Circus taken by Ann Garner in 1991. Photograph of Pearl by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera (second image): Panasonic Lumix FZ200, setting: f/2.8, 1/500 s, ISO 150.
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How lovely!
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Thank you Shielagh! :o) xxx
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That is so lovely, Xenia. What a special memento to have. I’m glad I’m not alone in keeping special cards. At times, I miss joining in the busyness of the west end at Christmas. Warm wishes from here.🎄xxx
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Thank you so much for your kind words Penny. I sometimes miss the Christmas lights of London too and the smell of roasted chestnuts. This city will always have a very special place in my heart. Warm wishes from here for you and Tia :o) xxx
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what a wonderful surprise and greeting!
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Thank you so much for your kind words Namratha :o)
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This is a wonderful memory. Thanks for sharing and for including the photo.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Jenna and it is a pleasure to share these memories :o) xxx
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Such a warm and welcoming memory, Xenia. I love this – and also your little haiku.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Herb, it is a lovely memory that springs back to life every Christmas :o)
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Wow, how special was that 😃
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Thank you Elaine, it was a very special surprise! :o) xxx
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What an amazing gift to have a big billboard send well-wishes your way. Talk about an incredible, personable welcome. I’m glad you still have the photo and it is a part of your yearly Christmas celebrations!
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Thank you so much for your kind words Liesbet, it was such a lovely surprise and it will always be special to us ☺💖 xxx
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That sign is unusual and a pleasant surprise.
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Thank you Frank, it truly was! ☺
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Sweet memories
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Thank you Bella ☺💖 xxx
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What a wonderful thought ❤
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Thank you Maureen, it truly was ☺💖 xxx
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It does not take much… to be remembered is sometimes all it takes. Lovely story
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Thank you Björn, so true :o)
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Too kewl!
Paz
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Thank you Paz! ;o)
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That is so precious!
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Thank you Pragalbha! :o) xxx
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You are very welcome 🙂
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charming and delightful, Xenia.
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Thank you Frank!☺🙋♀️
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😇
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Wonderfull memories you have shared with us Xenia.
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Thank you Kristjaan, it is a pleasure to share ☺💜
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I love the little things that stay in our minds and in our hearts. Wonderful post, Xenia.
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Lois ☺💖 xxx
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Amazing! Thanks for sharing this.
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Holy guacamole! That was quite the surprise. Neat to think how you have lived in the city as well as the country.
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Thank you Laurie! I was born in the country and although I loved all the years I lived and worked in the city it is great to be back in a quieter place at this time in our lives 😉💖 xxx
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This is so lovely dear Xenia, Thank you for sharing, have a nice day, Love, nia
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Thank you so much for your kind words dear Nia, a lovely day to you too ☺🙋♀️💖 xxx
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Christmas is the time to return to memories.
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Thank you Michael, it truly is ☺🎍
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Very cool post. Love the haiku as well.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Dolores ☺💖 xxx
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this is such a beautiful sharing of your once upon a December surprise, I love the lights and thoughtfulness that came with this and the haiku has such tender love
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Thank you so much for your kind words Gina ☺💖
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How special that must have made you feel. What a wonderful gesture. XXX
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Thank you Alison, it was such a lovely gesture from our friends. It blew us away at the time and it will always be very special :o) xxx
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Rare Snows Bring Memories
Etched in Colorful Stone truly
no time distance or space
Beyond
inFiNiTY
oF MaGiC White..:)
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Thank you my FRiEnD, that is so beautiful! There is ‘no time distance or space Beyond inFiNiTY oF MaGiC White’ :o) xxx
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Snow Colors
Life more
When
Real to Taste..:)
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☺👍💖 xxx
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👨🎨🌫🎹🌌🦄
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Ooooo love this one!!!
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Thank you Sherif! ☺🙋♀️
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What a great photograph! So special.
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Thank you LuAnne, it was such a lovely thought ☺💖 xxx
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