Wednesday 23 December 2015

Christmas Card from Copenhagen



The sun was shining as I biked to downtown to run some errands this week... The light does make a great difference - both in our mood as well as in photography. I stopped by the bridge by the city lakes, and enjoyed the glimpses of light on the water. Beside me there was a Christmas Tree stand, so many stopped by and chose a Christmas tree - and I saw smiling people setting the tree it on a bike, or carrying it along the bridge, chatting happily.




The mannequin in front of the water Wear Boutique looked funny, wearing diving glasses and an elf hat! Well, the weather has been pretty stable in Denmark this year: The average temperature in June was +12,6 C grades, and the temperature this Monday was + 11 C grades ...



Sct. Nikolaj Church building is the third oldest chruch in Copenhagen - it was built in 1200. Sct. Nikolaj Church burned in a fire 1895 - the tower being the only part that survived . The church was rebuilt but it has not functioned as a church since 1805. Today it functions as an exhibition hall - and has a lovely play ground just outside. 

The Church very close to the shopping street, and when our boys were small, we often times stopped by the park and had a little break with sandwiches and play, when in downtown.


The shopping street is decorated with Christmas lights - creating a nice atmosphere, especially in the dark.





Having done most of my errands, I popped in to Lagkage Huset - a cozy patisserie, where I rested my feet and had a coffee and a chocolate coated marshmallow treat - sweet and so good!



The sun is setting here already at 15:35, so it was already dark, as I steppe out of the cafe, and walked back to my bike. i was in no hurry, so I was walking slowly and enjoying the Christmas lights.





Our local church held an organ concert this Tuesday evening ... The church is the oldest building in Copenhagen, built in 1180. The church is rather small, and so beautiful! Kneeling before the altar to the Lord's supper is special each time, there is place to 18 people at a time by the altar.


I remember my mom taking me to church early Christmas morning - we sat up so we could see the candles at the altar, and also the organist playing ... Eversince, I have fancied organ music. The talented organist in our local church, Bente Kiil Toftegaard, stands in the middle of the photo above.


Last year the snow fell on Christmas morning ... The photo above is from our walk in the neighborhood a year ago.

With these postcards I want to wish you a Joyous and Merry Christmas,
Nina

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19 comments:

  1. Oh how I enjoyed my stroll through your town/day. Beautiful!

    Merry Christmas and God bless you in 2016.

    p.s. our temps here in southern Ont. Canada are much like yours this year. So strange not to be shoveling snow or at the very least, shivering...

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    1. Hi Janet,
      I was moved by your lovely poem of Christmas - and am smitten by the smiles on your family photo! Enjoy the Christmas time with your family - even with the warm weather this year (no shoveling snow is a plus though, ain't it!)

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  2. Thank you for the beautiful pictures and bit of history about your area. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

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    1. Thank you for your sweet note, Brenda - I'm happy that you enjoyed the photos!
      Wishing you a Happy Christmas and all the best to the New Year!
      Nina

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  3. I went to Copenhagen many years ago, so it was lovely to read your post and see your photographs.
    Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thank you Ruth! I hope you enjoyed your stay in Copenhagen - It a rather small capital (sizewise) - the Old Town Center is cozy with the buildings and narrow streets!
      Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  4. How much I am longing for snow! It is so mild here that the flowers think it's spring! Have a wonderful Christmas Nina, I hope all goes well xx

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    1. Thank you Chel! Oh boy - It is an extra season for the flowers over there! It has been raining here a lot yesterday and today ... hoping for some dry weather for a change.
      Have a peaceful and joyous Christmas time, Chel!

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  5. Merry Christmas to you. I hope you'll come drop by http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/12/time-for-tune-up.html and share!

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    1. Thank you for the invite, Sue!
      Enjoy the Christmas time - Wishing you peaceful and joyous moments with family and friends!

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  6. Lovely post! Wish you a Blessed Christmas!

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    1. Thank you Shantana - I am inspired by your creative DIY tip and reusing some items here at home! Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  7. Thanks for the tour! It looks lovely.

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    1. Wishing you Merry Christmas, Betty!
      So lovely to see your images with the clear, blue sky and the sea!

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  8. I enjoyed the tour, Nina. I've always wanted to visit Copenhagen and your photos do it justice, they are beautiful. Happy holidays.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Thank you Amalia! I myself have never been to Israel, but would love to visit one day - both the coastline and up to the mountain area!
      Enjoy the Holidays and the beautiful sunny weather!
      Nina

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  9. Never been to Copenhagen but it looks really lovely

    Mollyxxx

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    1. Thanks Molly! It is nice to take some snapshots along the way, the old building are still charming to me, even if I have been here almost 20 years next spring.
      Wishing you a very Merry Christmas,
      Nina

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  10. How very beautiful! I love looking at how other places celebrate - the thought of putting a Christmas tree makes me smile ;)

    Thank you for sharing with us at Photo Friday! Happy holidays to you!

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