Neighborhood artists have sparked a new tradition these past three years. In February, word goes out over the local listserve to freeze water in balloons and in plastic containers for the luminaries. The results are mystical and glowing. Last weekend the Fire and Ice event was well attended Saturday and Sunday. Here are a few glow pots I liked best.
Luminary creation is open to anyone in the neighborhood who’d like to join in the fun. The outside icebox is mighty handy in freezing the shapes. People are very creative with the receptacles they use in luminary formation.
Thanks to Jeannette Deloya, Lia Vellardita and all the organizers of this event! It was a marvelous and magical experience.
Have you made luminaries with sand in bags with candles or electric candles?
¡Olé! –Rebecca
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Oh wow, this seems like something we see in the movies.
Can’t imagine these are actually real.
Such a peaceful and elegant share.
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Thank you, Devang. It was a very special walk and a beautiful family time.
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It indeed seems something that can give beautiful time
Seems very magical
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Yes, it gives one a sense of warmth inside.
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An irony RC that “Ice” luminaries gives your warmth.
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Yes, it is!
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You take care dear friend.
Have a peaceful time ahead.
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Thanks, a peaceful time would be great.
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How cool is this idea. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
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Thanks, Sadje. I really admire the organizers.
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Yes, innovative idea
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This looks creative and fun. Sadly, we wouldn’t be able to join in – our freezer simply isn’t big enough.
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Thanks for your comments, Margaret. It was fun, although our ice in a bucket on our back porch this year melted before the show. There were plenty of luminaries in any case!
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Making winter ice beautiful. Another reason to enjoy the cold.
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Yes, we Midwesterners do well to find reasons to love it; skiing, snowpeople on balconies, sledding and ice luminaries.
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Those are beautiful. I used to do that with my kids when they were little, but haven’t done it in ages. I need to teach my grandson how to do it.
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Thanks for your ice luminary story! Hope to see a photo of you and your grandson’s creation. 🙂
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Love these!
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Thank you, David. Such simple materials with such sparkly results!
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What a beautiful new neighborhood tradition! The caterpillar toadstool is my favorite.
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Thanks, Rosaliene! I’m partial to that one myself. I think the legs of the caterpillar are ice cubes from a tray!
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Wow, Rebecca, I’ve never heard of doing that. Beautiful
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I can’t imagine why… ;). Y’all have flowers blooming now…
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Ha. That is true.
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Quite amazing 🙂
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Thank you!
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This is great, never heard of this
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Thanks for you comment, Alice. Seems to be a well kept secret although the formula is simple; water, unbreakable container plus freezing temps. 🙂
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That is really, really neat. All of a sudden I’m wishing we have a cold snap so we could try something like that! Thanks, Rebecca!
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Any room in your freezer? 😉
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How beautiful! 🔥🧊 Your community sounds so charming and welcoming.
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Thank you, Michele. We are very lucky.
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😊
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I recall you had blogged about this in previous winters? Nevertheless, this is ingenious! Unfortunately, it’s not cold enough to do this here in California, but it certainly makes for a wonderful sight in your part of the US– wish I could go to experience it!
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Yes, thanks for remembering, Rebecca. The ambient light was stronger this year because of the hockey rink floodlight factor, so the pictures are clearer. 🙂
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Omg!!!!
These are real💛✨
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Thanks, Vidah. They make the nights brighter.
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No less than moon!❤
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🙂
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What a wonderful idea. So romantic.
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Thanks for your comment. 🙂
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Wow! Beautiful.
Darkness silent stands
Ice lanterns glowing glimmer
Magic’s spell unbound
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Thanks for that beautiful poetic capture of the event!
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Thanks Rebecca. So pleased you enjoyed.
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LOVE THIS.
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Thanks very much! We do too.
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Shared on facebook. I live too far south to do it.
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Thanks so much for the share!
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Love these! I made a good one with a balloon base in 2015. I still get a kick out of the photo.
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Cool, we haven’t tried a balloon one yet. The video made it look straightforward. Any tricks?
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As I recall, the timing is tricky. You will have to experiment.
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How very cool.. and beautiful.
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Thanks, Sheri. The neighbors made wonderful luminaries from frozen water!
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No, thank you, I love seeing things like this. It almost makes me miss snow. Almost. 🤭
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These are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing them.
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Thanks, Darlene. Glad you liked them.
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