Christmas Angels in ASCII Text Art

Making an ASCII art angel is only as tricky as you make it. My problem with them is the image I want to create (in my mind) never seems to work out the way I planned. I’ve never been satisfied with an angel I have created in ASCII art. But, I’m still working on it.

They seem simple enough in construction: a flowing sort of gown, a face, a halo and wings.… Read the rest

Santa and Sleigh for Christmas in ASCII Text Art

Small reindeers are not easy to make in ASCII art. I know because I have tried a few times over the years. The sleigh is the easiest part of Santa and his sleigh with the deers flying overhead.Santa and Sleigh for Christmas in ASCII Text Art
Santa and Sleigh for Christmas in ASCII Text Art
Santa and Sleigh for Christmas in ASCII Text Art
They need some rooftops to be flying over. Otherwise they are just hanging in midair and you don’t get the feeling of them being in action.… Read the rest

The Christmas ASCII Text Art House

Home for the Holidays is a well known theme for Christmas and in Christmas music and movies. There are even movies poking fun at decorating the house for Christmas. Some people go all out and it looks fabulous but it must cost them a fortune on their next bill from the power company. I appreciate the show they make.
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Happy Pre-Christmas Ween

Christmas gets pushed earlier and earlier every year, according to the commercial calendar. Now Christmas starts before Halloween even. When will marketing go too far? Why do we let it have so much power? These are the things I wonder as I try not to look at the Christmas decorations right beside the Halloween candy in the store.… Read the rest