HOLIDAY DECORATIONS SEND a message, lift spirits, bring joy. This year, more than ever.
I appreciate every homeowner, every city, every church, every nonprofit and every business that takes the time and effort to create Christmas joy via festive decorations.
McNeilus Steel, Inc., headquartered in Dodge Center, uses its sprawling complex of buildings as a canvas for holiday art.
I photographed the company’s holiday decorations recently while traveling along US Highway 14. The business sits right next to the busy highway. I had to focus and shoot quickly from the passenger seat as the decorations flashed past our van.
What a gift from this family-owned full-line steel distributor and processor to the thousands of motorists who pass by daily.
During a year that’s challenged and stretched us in so many ways due to COVID-19, I’m grateful for scenes like these that share the Christmas spirit in such a visual, public way.
TELL ME: Have you spotted holiday decorations that bring you an added measure of joy this Christmas? I’d like to hear.
© Copyright 2020 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
I hope you shared your link with that Company as I am sure they will be thrilled that you noticed. Thanks for sharing with the larger International audience.😊
I haven’t shared the link.
You are welcome. I’m always happy to bring you momentarily back to your home state of Minnesota.
It is always welcome retreat and especially this year!
Thank you, Paula.
So COOL & FESTIVE – Made My Day!!! Coming back in the evenings and seeing all the lights and decorations just brightens your whole being. Happy Day – Enjoy 🙂
There’s something about holiday lights, isn’t there? Especially in the cold and dark of a Minnesota winter. Or a Florida winter, minus the cold.
We redid the kitchen ceiling a few years back and tucked in white holiday lights behind the trim. It just gives the house that cozy feel and glow. I might just have to start adding colored lights to my decorations in the main living area. Just makes me smile 🙂
What a great idea to add those lights in your kitchen re-do.
I love how you are able to find simple joys and the prevailing holiday spirit just traveling along a highway road.
Merry Christmas to you.
Thank you, Sue. And Merry Christmas to you also!
I have seen this in years past…pretty festive for sure.
This is the first year I’ve seen this since we usually take 52 to Rochester rather than 14. But 14 is our new route.