{"id":284,"date":"2007-12-25T12:46:00","date_gmt":"2007-12-25T12:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2007\/12\/manhattan-is-da-bomb-around-christmas.html"},"modified":"2007-12-25T12:46:00","modified_gmt":"2007-12-25T12:46:00","slug":"manhattan-is-da-bomb-around-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2007\/12\/manhattan-is-da-bomb-around-christmas.html","title":{"rendered":"Manhattan is Da Bomb around Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019ve spent Christmas in Florida and California. I see it in other places on TV. But nothing\u2014literally NOTHING\u2014can compare to my city at holiday time. When friends from out of town visit during this time of year, I love to take them walking and exclaim, \u201cLook how beautifully my neighborhood dresses up for the holidays!\u201d<\/p>\n

Rows of trees with twinkly lights line the streets. Garlands, bells and other pretty decorations are strung above our heads on many avenues.<\/span> <\/p>\n

I\u2019m sure many other neighborhoods are gorgeous too. But mine is the most festive. And then there\u2019s the tree at Rockefeller Center, which I can just walk over to whenever I want. That\u2019s part of my neighborhood too! <\/p>\n

Going outside from Thanksgiving to New Years puts me in a particularly grand mood. I included a few pics to show you why I love New York at Christmastime. I took them at night in the rain so they’re not as clear as the real view. But I love how the lights twinkle in the dark of night. I posted my Rockefeller Center tree and the side of the Saks Fifth Avenue building. I couldn’t get close enough to get their glorious windows.<\/p>\n

HAVE A VERY-VERY-VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON! Let the spirit buoy you into the New Year with a great big smile!<\/span>?<\/p>\n

If you enjoyed my post, please leave a comment and\/or click on the bookmark and write a short review at some of the sites, especially Stumbleupon. Thanks!

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