So!
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is head to the circle and see the big tree. I have posted about this before because it’s a tradition. For me. I don’t think anyone else gives a damn about it, but it makes me giddy!
It’s not an actual tree. It’s 4000+ lights strung to the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
OOH!
Other buildings are decorated, of course, and the trees are all aglow with twinkly lights, and there are horses clickety-clacking along with carriages, and the whole scene pleases me no end.
While I was there, I snapped two doors on the fly.
The revenue from our twinkly lights allows IPL (Indianapolis Power & Light) to light up this pretty thing.
Parkly! I just, Ooooh! Gah, I love twinkly lights!
And then I have a coupla doors not at all near Monument Circle, but still dressed-up for the holidays.
Cute, me thinks.
#ThursdayDoors is part of an inspired post series run by Norm Frampton. To see other doors of interest, or to share your own, click the link.
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Oh, I’d be giddy too. It’s huge, and so pretty with the lights!
Merry Christmas!
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It really is delightful! Merry Christmas to you, too! 🙂
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Ooooh those lights look so pretty 🙂
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Love the lit up nights this time of year!
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Parkly makes me happy!
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😀
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Cute with pretty lights works for me, especially this time of year. That red/yeloow combination really stands out.
All the best to you and yours for the holidays 😀
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And to you, Norm, thanks 🙂
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Yep the Circle is quite a sight this time of year. I miss the decorations in the department store windows. They were so intricate and joyful. All the buildings seemed so tall when I was young. The Circle is great still but it just isn’t the same.
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I so agree. Ayres, mmhm, and the tea room, *sigh*
My mother asked me if the windows were still done up for Christmas and I had to make her as sad as we are.
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I know we all have to get back to ‘normal’ after the holidays, but it sure is boring. I love the decorations and the lights. 🙂 I really like the idea of lighting u[ the soldiers and sailors monument – serves two purposes. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🙂
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Merry Christmas to you, Judy, thanks! 🙂
Yes, I would like twinkly lights year round…
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I love the lights, especially the giant tree. Beautiful.
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Nice tradition. I like the kids store door with (is that Granny) standing guard. Something about color and light and cold that makes visiting these places worth the effort. Thanks for sharing.
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What you think may be Granny Lego is some Northern European sorta royalty Lego. There used to be a Pirate Lego Guy there, so I guess they mix it up 🙂
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Oh, OK. I was having a hard time figuring that out.
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Next time they change it, I’ll catch it 🙂
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That is quite the impressive lighting of the monument. I enjoy looking at everyone’s pretty lights! For us, we haven’t even managed to put out the star shower…. There’s still time, right?! 🙂
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Absolutely! I know some people don’t even decorate until Christmas Eve 🙂
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The Sailors and Soldiers Monument would make me giddy, too. It is beautiful.
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It really is. When I was a kid, we could ice skate around it 🙂
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All the decorations with lights are my favourite at this time of year. It makes me sad when they’re turned off in January. We could use all that happy glow through the dark nights of winter.
Love the giant ‘tree’ at the beginning. I agree with you, it’s wonderful!!
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Yay! I love them so, and I do wish they were more prominent all year. 🙂
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I like the IPL lights, but that first one is great, too. Here’s hoping your Christmas is filled with lots of sparkly goodness and love as well, Joey.
janet
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I love it all 🙂 Makes me feel all that childlike wonder 🙂
You too 🙂
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Indy is a site to behold during the holidays :), btw you did stop in the Circle Center Mall to send out gift cards to your favorite blogger that lives in southern Indiana. You did! You are so sweet Joey :).
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Dammit Gary, did you even send me your address?!? I’d send you a card absolutely empty of gifts 😉
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Wonderful display of lights, Joey, no wonder you love it. All the very best to you and your family. 🙂
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Thank you, you too Jean 🙂
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Good habits are hard to break, but then again why would you want to when this happens every year. Hope the giddiness was contagious so everyone had a great Christmas!
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You’ve got a lotta great choices of doors, Joey! Circle Tower doors has a remarkable copper tone to the metal. I love the little metal border above the doors, like it’s own filigreed miniature balcony railing. There’s a name for this. . . Fantastic doors post!
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Thank you! You know you’re the only one who even mentioned that little stylistic element? i thought the ornate topper made it a great door 🙂
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