Thank you to Dixie over at French Lique, Texas for hosting this theme for us today.Choice of two themes. Mardis Gras or Ash Wednesday.
I have both.
Masks from the Mardis Gras Celebration at our church on Tuesday.
Burning last year's palm crosses for ashes for the Ash Wednesday service.
~Linnea~
38 comments:
I'm lovin' those masks!!!
HAPPY WORDLESS WEDNESDAY
THE MASKS ARE BEAUTIFUL...THEY PUT ALOT OF DETAIL INTO THEM.
I HAVE NEVER ATTENDED A CEREMONY WHERE THEY BURNED THE CROSSES. I GREW UP BAPTIST AND AM CHARISMATIC,BORN AGAIN, HOLY GHOST FILLED BELIEVER NOW... AND THIS IS A NEW CEREMONY TO ME....I LOVE TO LEARN SO I AM ASSUMING THIS IS ASH WEDNESDAY...MY BEAUTICIAN IS CATHOLIC AND WE HAVE WONDERFUL SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS AND WE ARE BOTH BLESSED BY EACH OTHERS FAITH
BLESSINGS DEAR LADY
debbie
I love the pictures of the burning palms! Beautiful!
Beautiful masks.
i did not know that the ashes came from the previous year's palm crosses.
I love the masks! Great pictures.
Great pics...Ann
HAPPY WEDNESDAY LINNEA!
I always enjoy dropping in on you, as you make me feel "right at home"!
Joey had Monday and Tuesday off from school this week, for Mardi Gras. I'm sure that they had a parade last Friday, and that he got to ride on a float. He loves collecting Mardi Gras Beads!
Linnea.. great posts.. so glad you got the opportunity to take some pics at church last night...
blessings. Dixie
Hi Linnea
I love the masks! Your pictures are great.
I have had alot of trouble trying to pull up your blog last night and this morning! I don't know why! I wonder if anyone else has had the same!
Love, Ann
What fabulous masks, Linnea! And neat photographs of the crosses.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Good afternoon Linnea, I liked the pictures of the burning palm but I especially love those masks. What a fun celebration you must have had at your church! I hope you have a wonderful day :>)
Two great shots!
The masks are just beautiful and what a great photo of the burning palms. Great post. Kathy
Love those mask, they are beautiful.
Judanna
Excellent photos, Linnea. Nice that they have a ceremony with the palm Sunday fronds. They do that with the dayschool kids at our church. So visual for the kids. Love your background and the little owl, too. Blessings, Nancy
Those masks remind me of a denim shirt I had. It had several embroidered masks on it and was so different. One of my favorites til my hairdresser got bleach on it while highlighting my hair. Makes me wonder what I did with that shirt???
Thanks for sharing the wonderful masks. I don't think we do the Mardi Gras over here. I read on another blog about the Mardi Gras parades you have. They looked such fun.
Best Wishes
Lindsay
Hello Linnea; I just love all those very colorful masks, the are just beautiful. wonderful detail.
Hugs;
Alaura
Beautiful masks! Great pictures too :)
rue
Okay...I'm going to admit to a story that makes me look like a total doofus....but it made my hubby laugh so maybe you'll get a giggle too. I'm from Utah..and I'm not exactly what you would call "knowledgable" about other religions. So yesterday I was at work...and I saw this lady with a really nasty bruise on her forehead. I kept thinking to myself "ow that had to hurt". A little while later I see a guy with a bruise too...I'm thinking...gee that is the weirdest coincidence. Then a third lady caught my eye with the same bad forehead bruise. I was thinking this was either the freakiest day ever...or someone was going around bopping people in the head. I came home and told my hubby about my weird day. And after he stopped laughing hysterically....he explained Ash Wednesday to me. OOPS...I think I need a better education lol
Thank you for the well wishes. I'm back and feeling better, just in time for the weekend. Haven't been thrifting and have the bug to buy!!
Deb :)
Linnea - I gave you the Kreativ Blogger award! Go to my site to pick it up.
Thanks
What fun! No one around here celebrates Mardi Gras that I know of.
I was completely unfamiliar with Ash Wednesday when growing up, so when I moved to Pittsburgh, which has a large Catholic population, I couldn't figure out why I kept seeing people with a mark on their foreheads on day. I asked a friend, and she said, "well it's Ash Wednesday of course!" I had no clue that they would actually put a smear of ashes on their foreheads and then leave it there!
Kady
Gorgeous masks, Linnea. I especially love the colors in the first one! :o)
You have such a great blog, Linnea! I love seeing all that you are up to. This was a wonderful post! And so perfect for Lent and just before. Your blog header is great, too. I have been thinking about making a Lenten banner this year, especially since we pretty much have a house church, as there is nowhere else to really worship in spirit and truth around here. I am re-inspired seeing the banners on your header! And the good news: we have found a Christian couple who also worship in their home. We are fellowshipping with them now, so God is moving, even in this little forgotten place!
Hi 'Nea!! Great masks!! Sopunds like a fun church event!!
How ya doing? Really great, I hope!!
Have a blessed weekend, friend!!
Hugs
Becky
Hi Linnea, The masks are beautiful but what I find intriguing is the burning of the palms. I have never seen a ceremony where the priest burns the palms. I know that it has to happen but our congregation is not involved - although I would like to be.
Sweetie
ok..i will pass another mask comment.. but i do love them.
enjoyed visiting you today, will be dropping and visiting you again soon..later!
smiles,
Silver
from One Day at a Time & Reflections
Thank you for visiting my "reds" & your nice comments. I noticed your precious granddaughter's pics on the sidebar...she is angelic!
;-) Bo
Oooo so your church had a celebration? Very neat!
Both masks are cool ... each with their own distinctive style... Which is your favorite? :)
Oh, so the crosses are burned? How interesting...why are they? I must do some research :)
Hi 'Nea!! I have an award waiting on my blog for you!!
Sweet blessings,
Becky
Well, aren't you the sweetest thing for answering my ponderings?
Thank you so kindly!!! :)
What a lovely bit of knowledge, and it is so meaningful! :)
Dear Neabear...I have missed you! I could not get in to comment! I hope this works....Hugs!
Loved your photos Linnea. I especially enjoyed the ones you took of the palm crosses burning. How moving. Dana
What an excellent post. You tied the photos together so well with the liturgical calendar. I enjoyed perusing your blog.
Thanks for stopping by and inquiring about my mom and sister. My mom is out of the hospital which is great. Lynette has been sick all last week. I'm sure she will start visiting and posting again soon. Thanks so much for your concerns that really means a lot.
Thanks for following as well. Have a nice Sunday. We are suppose to get about 4-10 inches of snow if you believe the weather man. We will just see. The last time they said it was going to snow nothing happened.
Evening, Dear Sweet Linnea! Oh, what lovely pictures! The fire ones are awesome! Thanks for popping in!
Be a sweetie,
shelia :)
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