I joined this crowd of elves and visitors to attempt to see the most iconic
holiday landmark in New York City. What was I thinking?
In short I was thinking that it was relatively warm out, I had no set plans and I wanted to see everything I'd missed this season. Everything was not possible and it's highly unlikely that I will visit the Metropolitan Museum or Macy's, but I did get to see the most iconic sight, the tree at Rockefeller Center.
The view facing west and the Rockefeller Center tree
I've been to Rockefeller Center many times at Christmas and it's always crowded, but this was a new record for crowd. There was a line from Sixth Avenue to the Plaza where the tree is situated to get close to the tree. I've never seen a line before, and it didn't appear to be moving quickly. I skipped standing in line, and walked on West 49th Street (closed to traffic) and took most of my photos from a distance. They're not my best, but it's not really all about the pictures. I was still excited when the tree came into sight and I saw it with the lights shining. The excitement never gets old.
I was able to get enjoy the windows at Saks Fifth Avenue, across Fifth Avenue from Rockefeller Center. They were lovely and I enjoyed them a lot. Here's a few.
This window celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Rockettes
and the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
Ever since I had the panic attack earlier this month about running out of time to finish my cards, the passage of time has been on my mind, a lot. I ran out of time to finish my cards. I ran out of time to see all the holiday highlights in New York City. This thought led me to realize that I'd (just about) run out of time to do everything I'd hoped to get done in 2025. I didn't read the 52 books I'd set as my Goodreads Challenge and I'm not as thin as I'd hoped to be. As in every season, every year and to extend the thought, in my life, there will come a moment when I run out of time. I'm not here to beat myself up for all that I haven't accomplished. I'm happy for what I did get done, enjoyed, shared and lived. I'm looking forward to what 2026 holds. I pray it's a year of peace and good health for all of us. I've got a perfect word chosen for 2026 and a goal, both of which I'll share on January 1, 2026. I'll be back tomorrow night to bid adieu to 2025.
Until then, as ever, thanks for visiting and wishes for sweet moments in the waning hours of 2025.
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