Christmas Travel Guide

 doug48 Says:  pictured is "swampy" a 200 foot "alligator" at jungle adventures. jungle adventures is a small roadside wildlife zoo just east of the town of christmas. before the construction of the interstate highway system in the 1960's there were scores of these small attractions on... 

 doug48 Says:  the christmas post office is a very busy place in december. people from all over central florida take their christmas cards to be post marked at christmas florida. 

 doug48 Says:  pictured is one of several florida pioneer homes on display at fort christmas park. a very good place to see old florida architecture. 

 doug48 Says:  fort christmas park is a very interesting place to visit to see old florida. at the park is a recreation of fort christmas originally built in 1837. the park also has several historic pioneer homes that have been moved to the park from locations around central florida. these... 

 bdbrewer Says:  Just look at these lobsters playing at the base of this lighthouse. There's no doubt you are on the coast when you see decorations like these... 

 bdbrewer Says:  And, I instinctively knew from the choice of head wear, that this was one of Santa's helpers. Here she is helping an unknown couple with their choice of delicious cheese spread. Santa's helpers were out in droves.... 

 bdbrewer Says:  Let's visit another very special tree. This tree was placed here by the charity organization, The Salvation Army. Each card you see on this tree represents a family of small children who will have no Christmas without someone's help. Here's what you do. You pull a card. On... 

 bdbrewer Says:  Here is where the secular Big Man hangs out. The one and only Mr. Santa Claus. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa and he will listen to their hopes and dreams for Christmas. I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself....BUT, I knew in a moment, he MUST be... 

 bdbrewer Says:  And, you can get an idea of how the home looks at night.I hope you have enjoyed this brief glimpse into Christmas decorations in Mississippi. Would love to read any comments you might have..... 

 bdbrewer Says:  This is my humble abode. And, this is how it is currently decorated outside for the Christmas holidays. There is a wooden raindeer at the bottom left of the doorway filled with pine cones, there is a hanging Santa flag on the right entrance post, there is a wreath on the... 

 bdbrewer Says:  Next, in an equally well travelled area, let's visit the Chrismon Tree. A Chrismon is a monogram of Christ. All designs of Chrismon ornaments are symbols for Christ which have been passed down through the centuries of Christian history. 

 bdbrewer Says:  Let's take a stroll down the prominade of one of our large gambling casinos. This one is The Beau Rivage. It cost almost a billion dollars to build. It shows in the Christmas decorations. 

 bdbrewer Says:  Even our 'real' lighthouses get in on the Christmas decorating act. You can see the garland at the top of this lighthouse. What you cannot see (because it is not dark) at the bottom of this lighthouse is a circle of lighted seahorses. Eye catching at night. 

 bdbrewer Says:  First stop is a very public place, where everyone will pass by at one time or another during this holiday season. This tree stands approximately 12-14 feet high. It is decorated predominently in yellow ribbons. This signifies America's committment to supporting our military... 

 bdbrewer Says:  And Christmas would not be complete without the bell ringers for The Salvation Army. This gentleman lives in our local Retired Military Home. He has over twenty years of distinguished military service. He is volunteering his time during this holiday, to collect money for the...