Wishes for Joy and Good Cheer, this Xmas and in the New Year

As Christmas cheer fills the air and 2017 waits round the corner, I wish you joy, good cheer, and peace in this festive season and in the new year. As I sifted through numerous photos from our travels, hoping to find some inspiration for a blog post today, I was transported to Berlin, Paris, and even Rome. Here’s my Xmas and New Year gift to you: a selection of pictures to brighten your day, week, and year ahead.

 

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A shower of gifts. Gifts of joy, peace, and hope. Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Nativity scene at Vatican City.

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Christmas at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.

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The story of Christmas. Nativity Scene, Berlin, Germany.

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May goodwill tower over everything else. Christmas tree, Berlin, Germany.

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Celebrating a year that was an exciting carousel ride. Berlin, Germany.

 

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Guiding lights. Berlin, Germany.

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A bit of sparkle, a touch of glitter. Milan, Italy.

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On a mission. Santa Claus at the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France.

 

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Spreading the light far and wide. The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France.

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Lighting up the path ahead. Rome, Italy.

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Celebrating the old. Xmas tree at the Colosseum, Rome, Italy.

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Rejoicing in the new. Rome, Italy.

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Looking forward to a Happy New Year. New York City, USA.

Thank you for joining me in Funderfulworld’s journey so far. See you in 2017!