When I think of carriage rides, I picture Cinderella
stepping out of her magically transformed pumpkin with her dress flowing over
her glass slippers. I remember watching Lady Diana and Kate, the Duchess of
Cambridge, in their wedding carriages. There’s just something about the horses
clip-clopping through the park with the distinguished coachman sitting atop the
seat that sings romance.
One of the most romantic Christmas gifts I’ve ever received
from my husband was a carriage ride through a near-by city on a snowy December
evening. The Christmas lights glowed in the store windows as holiday music
floated through the streets. The horses seemed to clomp in time to the music,
and the driver treated us like royalty. As snowflakes floated in the air, we
snuggled to stay warm. His kind gesture
filled my heart with love.
Many village Christmas celebrations and the downtown city
areas offer carriage or sleigh rides. What a fine activity to share with your
Christmas sweetheart.