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Blog Finally feeling the holiday season Monday, December 22, 2008 Without much immediate family near me, and with a husband who works through the holiday season in the city, and with a general aversion to shopping, I haven't felt much of the Christmas spirit yet this year.  But this weekend we finally dragged home a Christmas tree from Tenth Street in the snow and decorated it while sipping egg nog and listening to Christmas music.  Turns out that did the trick.  My cousin was in town this weekend and we did some Christmas shopping, baked cookies, and watched Gremlins (I know, I'm a great NYC host, right?).   I'm in full holiday mode now, finally mailing the Christmas cards out today.  This year's featured photograph is (as usual) Duffer's holiday portrait.  As you can see, I never did get around to taking him to an NYC landmark.  The background is our living room floor.  He looks pretty good in his Christmas boa. posted by Alafair Burke at 11:32 AM 3 Comments:  Dru said... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The best thing I like living in NYC is seeing all the decorations on the buildings and looking at the Rockefeller Center tree. December 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM    Anonymous said... I was on my own for Christmas last year and not feeling very Christmasy, so I went down to the Village on Christmas Eve. Under the Arch in Washinton Square Park they had a quartet playing Christmas songs. There were hundreds that showed up to sing Christmas carols... and many with their dogs dressed up! Afterwards, I walked up 5th(with a few detours)all the way to Central Park, checking out all the holiday decorations. It was nice being around so many happy people that it lifted my spirits! From Time Out NY : Own This City : City Picks Christmas Eve Carol Singing[Event ] 5:30pm Washington Square Park Washington Square North, and Fifth Ave, Greenwich Village (212-252-8621) Happy Holidays! December 23, 2008 at 6:30 AM    squiresj said... The economy can cause many to not be in the Christmas spirit. But my daughter gave her partner the gift of Christmas in giving to his children this year. Last year he had a massive heart attack and the kids were scared when he finally came home as his eyes were so full of blood. The kids gifts were all used but the delight on their face was worth every bit of it. They knew these gifts were theirs to keep. They would be taken away when they were at school or hid because they were stolen. They knew when they come back to Dad's they would be waiting for them. See their Mother is up on burglary charges and these children are scared when they are not with Dad. They are 7 and 9. This was what made Christmas special. I've not read any of your books. But sure would like to. December 28, 2008 at 4:27 PM   Post a Comment << Home Previous Posts Another review for Angel's Tip I thought my name was rough for a kid Video of the Day Another sad 4 am story Video of the Day Separated at Birth? Ellie Hatcher's online profile Best NY Christmas Card Sights An Oldie but a Goodie Who Watches This Stuff?