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Real Estate Agent with Christie's International Real Estate


Ghosts of Christmas Past in the Pascack Valley of New Jersey

Hello everyone Happy Holidays


Andrea Swiedler had a great idea the other day. She did a post about Christmases past which inspired me to do this post...

As the holidays are fast approaching the final few days, it's time to reflect on past Holidays.

Below are some pics I found of my days in Hillsdale and the tradtions we had at this time of the year.


Times that we have spent with family and friends some of whom are no longer with us sadly.


This was shot in 1957 and shows our front window with our big Swedish Star in the window.

Christmas in Hillsdale


And from the inside of our living room with my brother and sister... I'm the little guy in there on the floor with the trumpet.....

Christmas in Hillsdale


Being that my Mother is Swedish she would dress me up like a Laplander in my very own warm Laplander suit from Sweden....

Bob in Laplander outfit


Seems like the snowfall was much deeper back then but then again I was a bit smaller so .... ummm you do the math...

Me in the snow


Hoping and wishing you all a very Happy and Safe Holiday Season no matter what Holiday you celebrate at this time of the year.

It's a joyous time to be alive.

Thanks for reading.


Happy Holidays

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Comments (11)

Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

HO ho HO and a merry Christmas to you !

HelpfulHannah

Dec 22, 2009 05:49 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I love the Laplander outfit, you look so cute (frankly, I'm surprised you posted it---very brave of you). Just kidding. Great pics; thanks for sharing and a very Merry Christmas to you & yours.
Toni

Dec 22, 2009 05:56 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

Love the Laplander outfit tooo cute.... I'm sure for you a memory you wish you could forget!!!  We all have them!  Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas

Dec 22, 2009 06:15 AM
Brian Lee Burke
Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO
Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

We had one of thse stars too! And I had my Laplander outfit too along with the warm boots made with reindeer fur. they felt great - we didn't stuff them with grass though as was typically done by the Saami people. Any ways having a home in Lapland :) this pictures are like having a flashback :) ~Rita

Dec 22, 2009 07:25 AM
Robert Hammerstein
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Hannah - And a Ho ho ho to you as well Have a Happy Holiday

Dec 22, 2009 07:42 AM
Robert Hammerstein
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Toni - thanks for the kind words....and yes I suppose it was brave of me to post my laplander suit but what the hey...lol Have a Happy to you as well..

Dec 22, 2009 07:43 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Great pictures....and better memories! I hope this Christmas is just as memorable and turns up 20 years from now in another blog post. Merry Christmas

Dec 22, 2009 10:08 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Robert, fantastic reminders of days past!  Great photos, and I like the laplander suit!  Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

Dec 22, 2009 06:27 PM
Robert Hammerstein
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Diane - thanks so much.... Glad to bring a smile to your face at my expense  lol

Dec 23, 2009 02:13 AM
Robert Hammerstein
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Rita - I too had those boots even though you cant see them in this picture... I thought you'd appreciate the scandanavian influence of this post... have a Happy and God Jul...

Dec 23, 2009 02:14 AM
Robert Hammerstein
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Karen -

Thanks and yes hopefully in 20 years this will come up again in a blog... Have a Happy

Dec 23, 2009 02:15 AM