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The Day I Reflected on City Scenes from Christmas Past

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It is nearing 10 p.m., and I have decided to come to a stopping point with the Christmas prep. I have done all I can do for the day. Tomorrow is a new day, and I am very tired. 😴

📸 Enjoy these photos I took in Detroit and Rochester Hills, Michigan a few Christmases ago (2020 – 2023).

Merry Christmas Eve Eve! 😊🎄✨️

Downtown Detroit – December 2021
Zhen, Zechariah, and Zephaniah enjoying a Christmas window display. (December 2020)
Santa Claus and Rudolph – Downtown Rochester Hills, December 2020
Downtown Rochester Hills, December 2020
Campus Martius Ice Skating Rink in Downtown Detroit, December 2021
Beacon Park in Detroit, 2023
Light Up Beacon Park, Detroit – December 2023
Beacon Park 2020

All images in this blog post are my own photography. If you’d like to use a photo, please contact me first for permission. Thank you!

3 responses to “The Day I Reflected on City Scenes from Christmas Past”

  1. vermavkv Avatar

    What a lovely, restful moment to pause on. These reflections and photos capture the quiet magic that lives between the busyness of the season—the soft lights, shared smiles, and memories layered over time. Detroit and Rochester Hills look beautifully alive with warmth and wonder, and your images feel like gentle reminders to slow down and savor what truly matters. Thank you for sharing these glimpses of Christmas past and present. Wishing you a peaceful night and a joyful Christmas ahead. 🎄✨

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    1. Jenn Avatar

      Thank you! I love the city holiday decorations. 😊 Everything is so cozy and festive. Many people go out to look at the holiday decorations and lights in the city. It’s a popular attraction in December. Hope you are having a peaceful day! 😌✨️🙏🏽

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      1. vermavkv Avatar

        Absolutely! The holiday decorations really do make the city feel magical—cozy, bright, and full of cheer. ✨ It’s wonderful how something as simple as lights can bring people together and lift spirits. I hope your day is just as peaceful and filled with little festive joys! 😊🎄

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