." It marks the beginning of the holiday season each year. At the appointed time, usually about 6:15 p.m., candles are "illuminated" in all the colonial homes and a spectacular fireworks display begins. The fireworks are set off in three different places: in front of the armory, the governor's mansion, and around the House of Burgesses at the end of Duke of Glouster street. The last venue is our favorite because the crowd is much smaller and you are much nearer the fireworks. You can actually smell the kordite, and sometimes ash actually falls on you. WHOA!!!!We have made this trek this for quite a few years now. It has become a pleasant way to begin our Christmas season. The size of the crowd increases each year exponentially. Alas, we may have to find another way to welcome the holiday season if that continues to be the trend. Our son kris, his wife Kara, and their two children Chase and Maia were able to come for the parade Saturday morning. We had a great time and went to dinner at Sal's by Victor Saturday evening. A good time was had by all. They had to leave early Saturday morning for a long drive back to Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Kris had an early flight to Houston Monday morning on business. They didn't want drive back late Sunday night. Perhaps they can come and stay for the "Grand Illumination"another year. We hope so.Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good day!
Crabdaddy
