I enjoyed a recent visit to the The Mayflower Society House for their biennial event at which time they painstakingly and lovingly decorate in seasonal finery and invite the public to see it during two weekends in December.
The Mayflower Society was established in 1897 and exists to honor the Pilgrim ancestors who arrived here aboard the sailing ship Mayflower in 1620, and to join together the people who share that heritage.
The Mayflower House was built in 1754 by Edward Winslow a great grandson of Pilgrim Edward Winslow. It is located in downtown Plymouth.
When I walked in the door I was transported to another world.....shown above, the dining room bedecked for a feast....
....and bedrooms reflecting the spirit of the season...
....and the trees all hung with care.........
.......and yes, St. Nicholas was also there.......
.... and flights of fancy with a swan in the bath.....
....and teddy bears sitting down to tea .....
....and finely crafted dolls......
....and doves in a glass bowl.........
......and distorted old window panes......
.......and tree decorations of extraordinary detail.....
.... and speaking of a swan, local author Deanna Penkus Nealey was present with her delightful book about our own local swan drama....
.....and golden cherubs sang and played.....
......and carolers were dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh.
But most of all, the Mayflower Society House decorations transported me briefly to a simpler place and time where, during this season of peace and love and harmony, when, just for a moment, all things are possible.
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