It's Christmas Time in the City

The song “Silver Bells” pretty much nails NYC in December. That being said, if I might be so bold I would like to make a few changes to the current lyrics we all know and love….

City Sidewalks, busy Sidewalks,

Dressed in holiday style

In the air there’s a feeling:

It’s freezing

Children shivering, people pushing,

Meeting shove after shove

And on every street you’ll see

(chorus) 

Camera lights,

Trinket stands,

It’s tourist season in the city

Silver bells

I don't hear bells

Just honk after honk after honk

Strings of streetlights, even stoplights,

Blink of bright red and green

As the shoppers drain out their life savings

See the crowds bunch

Feel your toes crunch

As they get trampled on

While you wait in long line after line

(chorus)

There’s the tree

Yes THE tree!

Hurry, take a picture for all to see.

Still listening

For that ring-a-ling

Maybe those bells don’t exist!!

Okay okay, I think its safe to say I’m no lyricist. And while my version of the song may seem a bit pessimistic, let me clarify: The city really is great at Christmas time! I just had to add what the christmas songs don't tell you :)

Anyway. We had a fun outing on Saturday where we got to see the twinkling lights and busy street corners for ourselves. And yes, it was crowded and freezing but boy was it worth it just to get a glimpse of the ever-famous Rockefeller tree. I highly recommend a New York City outing during the Christmas season.

A few pics from the day…

Gotta love the Holidays!!