We may be only nine short days into November, but Christmas is already in the air, my friends. Here in Brooklyn, the city put up their holiday street decorations while the kiddies were out trick-or-treating, and in Midtown Manhattan, the 75th Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is waiting on the plaza to be decorated. I found out today that the lighting ceremony for the tree will be on the evening of November 28th and maybe I'm totally crazy for desiring this, but I totally want to go. Sure, there will be about a bazillion other people willing to freeze their tails off to watch them plug in Christmas tree lights, but the way I see things is 1) if we're going to do it at all, it might as well be while Garrett is still small enough to tote around in the Snugli, 2) not everyone gets to live in New York City -- and at Christmastime to boot, so 3) why not?
Also, I found out today that our next-door neighborhood, Dyker Heights, puts on the most amazing Christmas lights display. The residents get way into it apparently, and go all out. We're talking the equivalent of, or perhaps even better than, the Christmas lights at Temple Square -- or so my fellow ward members claim. I'm excited. There's nothing like touring a neighborhood of well-done Christmas lights to get you in a cheery holiday mood.
I'll be in Utah from mid-December until just after Christmas, so I want to cram as much of a New York City Christmas in as I can before I skip town. Any of you New York lovers out there know of any other Christmas events we should be considering participation in? I'm open to any ideas, but especially those that are free or dirt cheap. And before anyone brings up New Years at Times Square, be aware that I'm not sure if I have the stamina for that one. Rockefeller Tree Lighting Ceremony, perhaps, but New Year's at Times Square...most likely not.
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I can't give you any suggestions of what to see, but I am certainly jealous! Although with our tree I can't complain too much. Enjoy the lights!
Thanksgiving Parade! Although Garrett might enjoy it more in a few years. My kids awwwed and oooohed at all the balloons even though we were soaking wet. We parked on the opposite side of the park (only a few streets away from the bridge) and cut through the park to the parade route there.
It always make me sad when the day after New Years people no longer turn their Christmas lights on. I think that and the Christmas songs have to be my favorite part about Christmas.
I am so totally ready for Christmas. I began listening to Christmas music yesterday, as a matter of fact. I think you absolutely have to go the tree lighting. What a neat thing to do! I'm with you on new years though... that seems a little crazy!
My friend and her husband are doing the New Year's on Time Square this year. They're excited. Something like this would totally depend on my mood that day.
Sounds like you have some fun things planned.
Whenever we visit Sal's family, we always make it a point to see the tree! It's my favorite New York Christmas thing to do. Well, that and eat nuts from the street vendors. Enjoy!!
At our Maceys (grocery store) Chelsea and I were surprised to hear Christmas carols being sung by an employee choir at the door. Is it really that time of year again. Maybe I'll put up the lights before it snows.
Still one of my goals in life to take Elliot ice skating in central park one year! When you come to Utah you'll have to stop by and see you're old house! You're always welcome!
Jessica - I just might have to take you up on that offer. I'm curious to see in person what the old house looks like after it was remodeled!
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