Origins of the Traditional Christmas Colours of Red and Green
In many parts of Europe during the middle ages, Paradise plays were performed, often on Christmas Eve. They told Bible stories to people who couldn’t read. The ‘Paradise Tree’ in the garden of eden in the play was normally a pine tree with red apples tied to it.
whychristmas.com/customs/colors-of-christmas.shtml
Final Photo Prompt for 2020
For the final Friendly Friday Photo Challenge of 2020, show us your version of photos of Red and Green.
Join the Friendly Friday Challenge
Write a post of your own celebrating ‘Red and Green,’ and ‘ping’ or link back to this post, leaving a comment below, so we can find your own Friendly Friday Post.
There are more detailed instructions on how to join in with the Friendly Friday Photo Challenge here.
These photos are taken in Japan in 2019, during the Crimson leaves season. The final two photographs are taken with #No filter.
The Friendly Friday Challenge team will be enjoying a well earned break, from weekly Friendly Friday posts, over the festive period. The challenge will resume in the New Year on Friday 29th January, 2021.
Friendly Friday Challenge in 2021
Your Friendly Friday Hosts Sandy and myself, (Amanda) will post a new format for Friendly Friday, going forward in 2021. One that we hope will encourage and support those wonderful bloggers who have been posting Friendly Friday posts throughout this, a most difficult year for the world. Of course, we also welcome new participants to the challenge.
All are welcome to join in.
I see the beautiful houses in the Christmas village. I also have a collection of those. The recent additions were from our trip to Germany and Austria in 2018. 🙂
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Germany and Austria really know how to celebrate Christmas. We enjoyed so much the atmosphere in the Christmas markets. A different feel to Xmas in Australia, for sure.
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Here are my traditonal colours: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/traditional-colours/
I love your foliage shots.
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Thank you, Knickers. The forests in Japan are amazing.
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Holiday seasons won´t be the same without these colors..Red & Green, they are simply inseparable.Btw, that was a lovely art up there, did you made it?
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Thank you Justblue Dutch. Yes, I painted that design. It is Norwegian style painting, not too dissimilar from Dutch folk art in Frisia. I have that very design available as a custom print on demand fabric at https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/1112527-norwegian-rose-painting-christmas-red-white-blue-tulips-by-forestwooddesignsSpoonflower.
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Perfect colours for Christmas.
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Gorgeous photos. Have a lovely break for the holidays!
Here is mine:
https://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/friendly-friday-photo-challenge-red-and-green/
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Wrong link, sorry!!!
https://photographias.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/friendly-friday-red-and-green/
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Thanks for joining in!
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Great festive prompt! Happy Holidays to all! you two deserve a break:) red & green, of course, my Xmas tree https://theredphoneboxtravels.com/2020/12/04/friendly-friday-photo-challenge-red-and-green-my-christmas-tree/
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I can’t wait to see your Christmas tree, Tanja. I moved last year and just discovered the Xmas tree got chucked in the de-cluttering madness. I will have to go buy another this year. I will check out your post on your post shortly.
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thanks. happy Xmas tree shopping:)
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Not sure yet whether I’ll be able to contribute this week so I’ll take the time now to wish you a merry Christmas too! And I’m intrigued what this ‘new format’ will prove to be …?? 😀
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No worries, Sarah. We all have a life outside blogging. I will have to keep mum about the new format til we refine it all. Have a lovely Christmas and hope to see you in the New Year. Thanks for popping in.
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Inspiration struck! So here’s a slightly different take on your theme which I hope you’ll enjoy: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/the-christmas-marine-iguanas-of-espanola-island/
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Excellent post, Sarah. So unusual for the final challenge of the year. Merry Christmas.
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Thanks Amanda, and Merry Christmas to you too!
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Absolutely lovely! And I enjoyed reading about the story of pine tree with the red apples. Red and green indeed.
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Thanks Laurie. I think red and green go perfectly well together. Definitely synonymous with Christmas.
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Red chimney Greenhouse
On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Something to Ponder About wrote:
> Forestwood posted: ” <p value=" min-font-size=”6″ max-font-size=”72″ height=”80″>Even though an old adage > says,”Red and green should never be seen,” th” >
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Hi Amanda! The colour in those trees is amazing. I searched for red/green images and well!
https://jazzibeeblog.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/the-smallest-ever-fire-engine/
It’s something different!!
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I am looking forward to seeing your photos, James. It sounds intriguing. I love that you are trying to think out of the box. I will check it out shortly.
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Wonderful that you could join in again, Sheree. I will check out your post on your post shortly.
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So festive – perfect for this time of year.
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Thank you Kerry. How are things going in your part of the world?
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Well, its a bit stressful between the contentious election and the rising Covid-19 but 2021 is coming soon!!
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You haven’t lost hope for a better year ahead. Good on you, Kerry.
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I am having a good week…last week was much darker. The sun is shining!
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Glorious!
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Striking foliage shots. Mother Nature always comes through with lovely colors and contrasts.
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Nature is the master painter!
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I so adore your red and green photos. Great topic for this time of year.
https://ceenphotography.com/2020/12/04/friendly-friday-challenge-red-and-green/
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It was hard to think of a different Christmas theme, Cee so I stuck to two colours. Still Christmasy but something a little different I hope. I appreciate you joining in.
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Just saw this on Cee’s site.. Love your photos. Here is my first go…hope it works..
https://100countrytrek.com/2020/12/04/friendly-friday-photo-challenge-red-and-green/
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The pingback works fine Anita? May I call you that? I will check out your post on your blog shortly. Welcome to StPA and the Friendly Friday Challenge.
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Thanks for your photo challenge.
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My foliage is a little different, but it’s still red and green. Merry Christmas all.
https://atpatho.com/2020/12/05/friendly-friday-red-and-green/
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Christmas foliage is welcome, Glenys. I will pop over and check out your post. Welcome to Friendly Friday.
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Thank you.
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Love the autumn red leaves, here’s mine, https://thankfulbylily.ca/2020/12/04/friendly-friday-red-green/
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Beautiful colours!
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Thanks Maria
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I kept my contribution to the challenge very simple:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2020/12/05/red-on-green/
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Simple is also good. No bells and whistles. I am sure it will be just fine photography from you, David. I shall visit soon.
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Enjoy your Christmas and New Year break. Here’s mine for this week: https://grahamsisland.com/2020/12/05/poinsettia/
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The leaves may change to display their reds, yellows, and golds – but enough green remains in nature that serves as contrast. Love the pics.
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Thank you, Frank. Nature’s harmonizes colour so well and rarely gets it wrong.
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Wonderful red photos for Xmas. Thanks for joining in with Friendly Friday. See you next year.
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Nature’s red and green are beautiful.. 😉
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Some favorite memories of European Christmas markets, to help get me in the spirit!
https://maximizingluxurytravel.com/2020/12/06/xmas-atmosphere/
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Did you say Euro Christmas markets. Awesome. Brings back the fondest memories of 2011. I can’t wait to see your entry.
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Lovely collection of red and green and nice time to take a break from a challenge 😉 can keep things fresh too
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Thank you Yvette. It is always a delight to see your name pop up on my notifications. May you have a happy festive season and thanks for all your support throughout the year.
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😊💕
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Here’s me-https://acacophonouslife.wordpress.com/2020/12/10/friendly-friday-red-and-green/
What beautiful pictures…the trees look gorgeous,Amanda. I look forward to the new year’s challenges! Wishing you a restful and happy holiday season:) I will be replying to your other message soon! Warm wishes Amanda <3<3
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