Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Schlumbergera

I'm finding it almost impossible to believe that Christmas is only five weeks away! Being away on a week's holiday in mid-September and now having so many summery images to go through is partly to blame, I suspect : ) Happened to come across this photo of a beautiful Christmas Cactus flower from my archives, that was taken on 10 November 2009, and thought it might help me feel in a Christmas mood. I have dozens of Christmas letters and cards that need to be done so that they can be posted overseas. I used to love doing these, but have to admit it gets harder with every passing year.

A Christmas Cactus that has bloomed way before Christmas : ) Or is this a Thanksgiving Cactus? Taken yesterday in my kitchen.

It's -3C (26F) this afternoon, so I yearn for warmth : ) Just another macro view of a Christmas Cactus flower with a lovely red, WARM bokeh, ha. Supposed to be -9C (16F) tomorrow morning when I plan on going on a walk - haven't been on a walk anywhere for about two weeks, which is not good! Of course, -9C is nothing compared to what we are in for during the winter months, but it still always takes a bit of getting used to.