Island Light: Still Much to Do
Rockfish is bustling with activity on North Water street in Edgartown.
Rockfish is bustling with activity on North Water street in Edgartown.
Audience awaits the Minnesingers performance in the Whaling Church.
Audience awaits the Minnesingers performance in the Whaling Church.
Throught the windows.
Throught the windows.
Wreaths are hung with care on Old Sculpin Gallery windows.
Wreaths are hung with care on Old Sculpin Gallery windows.
Memorial Wharf on Edgartown harbor.
Memorial Wharf on Edgartown harbor.
Main street, Edgartown.
Main street, Edgartown.
Airport at night.
Airport at night.
Christmas tree shines in Healey Square in Oak Bluffs.
Christmas tree shines in Healey Square in Oak Bluffs.
Even as the days grow shorter and darker, the Vineyard turns brighter. Strings of seasonal lights and shop window decorations in the main streets of Island towns illuminate the passing December days. Candles light the windows of homes and church altars speak to the joy and compassion of the season.
The winter solstice confirms the formal arrival of our coldest season this Thursday, at 10:27 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Christmas follows soon, and already the bustle of shoppers tells us there is still much to do in the little time left.