Everything dresses up for the holidays in New York - the buildings, the boats and of course, the Christmas Trees. Dressing the columns of the New York Stock Exchange in lights depicting the American Flag began in 2001 - the Christmas after 9/11 and continued for eight years. That became one of my favorite holiday decorations, especially because it was in "my hood". The South Street Seaport puts christmas trees on all of the tall ships and even some tugs, elegant Fifth Avenue shops wrap themselves up as gigantic presents or cinch themselves in golden belts, and of course, Rockefeller Center brings out life-size toy soldiers to herald the season's Greetings.
When we posted Harbour Lights earlier this week, a friend who is a former New Yorker and now an ex-pat in the English countryside, said she'd "love to see some more shots of the city at holiday time." Well, this one's for you Deb, I hope you enjoy them.
Photos ©2006 Claudia Ward
Music: Guillâume, prends ton tambouri by The Christmas Revels
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all!
Thank you for the special photos, you have made my day! I will always love New York.
Posted by: Debra Cobb | Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 11:52 AM
very pretty music, and such beautiful shots. certainly much nicer than my locale.
thank you- can't wait to see the next ones.......
Posted by: ally | Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 11:20 AM
There is nothing like New York at Christmas!
Posted by: Sally Ward | Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 10:39 AM