Island Light: 'Twas the Week Before
Bedazzled reindeer awaits his role to guide a sleigh in Ocean Park.
Bedazzled reindeer awaits his role to guide a sleigh in Ocean Park.
Christmas tree lights the seasonally festive Oak Bluffs bulkhead.
Christmas tree lights the seasonally festive Oak Bluffs bulkhead.
One-bedroom home available for winter rental at Felix Neck.
One-bedroom home available for winter rental at Felix Neck.
Island favorite snowy owl has taken up residence at Martha's Vineyard Airport.
Island favorite snowy owl has taken up residence at Martha's Vineyard Airport.
Oak Bluffs harbor is still on a calm December morning.
Oak Bluffs harbor is still on a calm December morning.
Patriot is loaded to the gills with workers commuting to Island.
Patriot is loaded to the gills with workers commuting to Island.
Inkwell jetty extends into the cold Nantucket Sound.
Inkwell jetty extends into the cold Nantucket Sound.
One of South Water street's grand dames in downtown Edgartown.
One of South Water street's grand dames in downtown Edgartown.
Oak trees along a West Tisbury stonewall.
Oak trees along a West Tisbury stonewall.
Gulls populate the rooftop of the new Menemsha Coast Guard boathouse.
Gulls populate the rooftop of the new Menemsha Coast Guard boathouse.
All is calm, all is bright in Menemsha harbor.
All is calm, all is bright in Menemsha harbor.
Tidal waves swirl and churn on Philbin Beach in Aquinnah.
Tidal waves swirl and churn on Philbin Beach in Aquinnah.
Down Island streets are busy with Islanders bustling from shop to shop, greeting friends, and carrying bags filled with goodies. Houses and trees are strung with twinkling lights and festooned with greens and red ribbons. It's the week before Christmas and the Vineyard is dressed in holiday style.