A Giant Sandwich Christmas

Well, another Christmas has been ticked off the calendar. It was a great day! We left the snow in East Sandwich behind and traveled to Christina and Lou's to spend the day. The children were busy playing with the presents from their parents when we walked in with our own bags of goodies. Suddenly, mayhem was upon us, as presents blended with discarded wrapping paper, and I panicked about what would wind up in the trash without ever having been opened. Indeed, I did find an unopened box with a cash gift inside, on the floor and halfway under the sofa. Argh!

The Village of Sandwich sponsors "Holly Days," which includes several events that take place throughout the Christmas holiday season. Part and parcel of Holly Days is "The Sandwich Giants," which are giant light sculptures, sponsored by churches, businesses, and some residents, which stand along the streets and roads. The businesses' giants typically highlight what the business does. Over the years, there have been as many as 77 Giants. Just before Christmas, TSO and I drove around and took some pictures of these fascinating creatures. Here is a sampling:

Giant Angels
"Entering Historic Sandwich Established 1637"

Giant Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster Inn

Giant Dragon
Private Residence

Giant Fireman
Sandwich Fire Department

Giant Gardener
Scenic Roots Garden Center

Giant Gaslighter
Private Residence
(Perhaps in Honor of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year?)

Giant Innkeeper
Belfry Inn & Bistro

Giant Nativity Scene
Corpus Christi Parish

Giant Old Man Winter
The Weather Store

Giant Piggy Bank
Cape Cod 5 Bank

Giant Saint Michael the Archangel
Mary's Closet Thrift Shop

Giant Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters

Giant Squirrel 
Beth's Bakery
(?????)

Giant Swan
Private Residence

Fun fact. The lights representing the water spouting from the fireman's hose, as well as the wind being blown by Old Man Winter, were blue and white blinkers, which was really quite something.

There were many other giants we saw: the tooth and toothbrush, the flag of the Episcopal church, a Christmas wreath, a poinsettia, an anchor, the Easter bunny, and a glassblower -- to name just a few.

The Giants were a real treat to see. They're clever, whimsical, and smile inducing. This was a nice little winter treat in Sandwich.