Mild temperatures notwithstanding, Christmas is coming and will be here in the blink of an eye. So whether you are ahead of the game with cards sent and packages wrapped, or madly dashing to finish up in time, I'd like to share a few photos I've snapped (do we still say that?) around town in the last few days.
I know I'm biased, but truly, New York does it up in style at Christmas. Fifth Avenue department stores are famous for their themed window dressing like Lord and Taylor's old fashioned "...A Few of Our Favorite Things" where visions of sugarplums look good enough to eat...
And Bergdorf Goodman's Swarovski crystal fantasy puts real sparkle in the holidays...
Giant fir trees adorned with ornaments and lights grace public spaces like this one in front of Lincoln Center...
And more private ones brighten the courtyard of Tavern-on-the-Green in Central Park...
Some decorations have their own special twist, like the wreath-bedecked dinosaur in front of the American Museum of Natural History...
I hope Santa isn't trading in his reindeer for these polar bears in front of a town house on East 67th Street!
Angels herald this magical season...
And elegant wreaths are a welcoming sight on this front door...
I think it's safe to say that we will not be enjoying a White Christmas in the North East this year, but it really doesn't matter. Whether you celebrate with family or friends, in the tropics or on the slopes, with sparkles or pine boughs, may the joy and blessings of this very special season be with you and grace you throughout the year. Merry Christmas!
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