Week 10 - Happy Holidays! - Hayley Fitzpatrick


Every year when it is time to get holiday decorations out, my family is always very excited to set up this light up polar bear that we appropriately named "Poley". My family thinks that we have had Poley for over fifteen years now. He's pretty old and we've had to replace several pieces over the years yet here he still stands ready to light up our home for the holidays. 

I really love the glow of cool light that Poley gives off because it really reminds me of snow (even though we don't get any snow in my city) and just the winter season in general. You can also see how much Poley illuminates my porch. At night especially, when it is a little darker than pictured, he really makes my house look very festive and inviting. Every time I see Poley on my porch for the first time of the season, I can't help but get really excited for the upcoming holidays. Obviously this year, festivities look really different than normal, but decorating the house, putting up lights outside, and setting up Poley has been lifting our spirits. 

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  1. Lonnie AlcarazDecember 14, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    Great holiday sentiments and the glow of Poley - it is a good to observe that your connection to him and history with him affects how the lighting affects you - much as we do in theatre

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