Why Christmas Villages

Someone asked me once, "Why are you so interested in designing and displaying Christmas Villages for others to see?" My answer to the question wasn't preplanned, scripted, or sugar-coated.  It was one of passion and of shear love for the history of our country and its beginnings.  There is a reason why I choose to depict scenes from out country's earliest days in my village displays.  I was the kid in school who loved reading about American history.  I wished we had spent more time though on the pioneering and Colonial periods.  That could be the essence of what pushes me to a sense of realism in my village displays, and depicting true to period decor and dress.

Pride in Our Glorious Flag and What it Represents

 A grand shout out to our beloved country.  Tis a wonder why too many of our fellow countrymen fail to take pride in flying the colors that represent the country that provides them their freedoms.  Were it not for what happened back on July 4th in 1776, there may have never been a United States as we know it today.   Too many are more than ready to gather for BBQs or other traditional gatherings without giving due honor to the sacrifices made by those that came before us.  Let us give thanks and a prideful salute to those who laid the groundwork and helped forge the development of our country.

In this American's eyes, it's sinful to be seen flying the colors of a country you left behind to come and take advantage of what our country provides, and not fly colors of your adopted land.  That's like a royal slap in the face and disrespectful to the country that opened the door for you to come in.