Thursday, January 3, 2013

end of the season

Strolling through Mt. View Cemetery last week, I spied a number of graves decorated with Christmas trees.  I was both surprised and touched by the gesture.  Families continue to miss those who have died and want to share, as best they can, this season with their loved ones.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 9:08 PM
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7 comments:

  1. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by.
    Interesting photo. This is not allowed in most cemeteries here because of general maintenance. We are only allowed to place flowers at grave site for certain holidays and then they must be removed in a week or two. Personally, I rarely go to the cemetery to my parent's graves because I feel that I carry them with me always in my heart and they are not at the cemetery....

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  2. JanetJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I've not seen this either, but there are plenty of poinsettias on gravesites.

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  3. Leslie D.January 3, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    First time I've see that..I guess it makes sense if Christmas has especially deep emotional roots

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  4. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Fascinating, and yes very, very touching.

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  5. JackJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    This is certainly new to me. It makes me feel like a cheapskate. I don't leave Christmas trees at graves.

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  6. HildaJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    That is so sweet!

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  7. Stefan JanssonJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Don't think I have ever seen that before.

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