This past week, NYC must've sent an open invitation for all things 'Winter-like' to arrive into the city. Between the tree-lighting at Rockefeller Center, the exquisite window displays adorning Times Square and Fifth Ave, and awakening to the sound of plastic scraping against concrete as the first snowfall left NYers shoveling footpaths. The jump, jive and hooplah of the holidays (and winter) is here.
I'm always left marveling at reactions given by friends how NYC dresses up at this time of year. One would think, how could a city that has already captivated the world's attention through film, fashion and the arts, trump it's already well-established position as numero uno in the creative/visual and performing arts?
Visit during this holiday season and you'll see. You'll witness the splendor of lights and just how visually stunning a city can be. It's candy for the eye. And you know me...I don't like to admit or partake in enjoying art displays that encourage consumerism. Yet even UNICEF has a snowflake display. Sure, there must be some level of goodwill between humanitarian agencies and a piece of art made of Baccarat crystals, right?
And lastly, eat 'Nutz for Nutz'. Despite their year-round availability, there's something about their smell wafting throughout the streets during this season. It takes you back to the days of sitting in front of a yule-log with hot-cocoa. Even if that wasn't a pasttime, I'm sure you can imagine it.
Be warm and well.
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