Merry Christmas. Today is the day so many children have been waiting for. While the spiritual and religious reason, the birth of Christ, is the reason for the holiday, Santa is a big part of Christmas for many children. Last week, the above Santa's helpers, Ray Knirs and Kelly L. Taylor were spotted at the Corner Market on West Market Street. They spent the day at the market bringing joy to shoppers and vendors. Other days, Ray and Kelly are accomplished artists; Ray, a potter and Kelly, an oil painter.
If you are looking for things to do on Christmas Day, while the farmers markets are closed, consider going to a movie. Golden Ticket Cinemas Ale House*, near Trader Joe's (Formerly Brassfield 10), is finally open! Double check times and offerings before going, though. Usually Chinese restaurants are open today. Parks are open. Nature trails and the greenway are open for your walking and biking pleasure. We love urban walking, which is very different without food or vehicle traffic. As it gets dark, which will be at 5:10 pm tonight in Greensboro, you can drive through and see the decorations, the lighted balls, in Sunset Hills. Henderson Road in Hamilton Lakes has the "Blinky" lights originating in Kernersville. Jefferson Road has many inflatables. We hope you start some Christmas Day tradition alone or with friends and family, even if you don't celebrate the holiday or its commercial aspects. December 25th is a day when a lot of retail is closed and, not unlike Covid Times, the earth breathes a little bit in the still and quiet of the day. As for Mr. and Mrs. Claus, thank you for bringing joy to so many. May you sit back today and reflect on a job well done.
Merry Christmas!
* read more about the theatre in this Yes! Weekly article.
A good portrait of them!
Posted by: William Kendall | Tuesday, January 02, 2024 at 05:35 PM