Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Blog Rampage 4

2 January 2010 the Moreira clan (Burke and Alexandria contingents) visited the Washington DC LDS Temple and saw the "Festival of Lights."

It's a pretty big deal in Northern Virginia because 1.) everyone can see the Temple who drives north on I495, and 2.) the lights are incredible in person (and still pretty good by picture as well!)

From time to time the Visitor's Center has exhibits. During Christmas, they always show nativity scenes from different countries, which is pretty neat to get a cultural/ethnic flavor of Christmas from an international church.

Germany

China

The Netherlands

Ghana

Kenya

The United States. Because our Government is transparent?

The Temple from afar with Christus reflecting in the backround.

Us.



Nathaniel doesn't remember this part from the scriptures, but he is pretty sure it is not a sin to impersonate a "wise man."
The Blizzard of 2009 could not keep away the spirit of Christmas!

It was cold.
Really cold.



Next Up: The California Redwoods!

4 comments:

Darren and Laura said...

that actually looks cooler than Salt Lake. not fair

Campbells said...

That looks pretty. Reminds me when Da and I got trapped at the Temple though when we were there and it was cold than too.

Grandma Sue said...

How cold is really cold? Be careful how you answer that - I'm an Idaho/Chicago girl - I know cold!! Beautiful pictures - in person has got to take your breath away!!

Campbells said...

BEAUTIFULL!