My favorite ornament on the tree is this old-school yellow checker cab ornament from Fortunoff. I think next year I'll pick up some new ornaments to spruce things up a bit.
In keeping with all things holiday, I put on my tourist hat (along with my winter hat) this morning and met my sister and cousins at Rockefeller Center to view old faithful. As per usual, the tree looks great. However, after snapping a few pictures and taking in the sights, it is 100% necessary to promptly exit the madness.
For some reason, it seems like it's taken a bit longer for the holiday buzz to seep into the atmosphere this year ... maybe it's the unseasonably warm weather we've had? (I'd hate to think it's because I'm getting older ... oy gavolt!) Nonetheless, the impending Christmas festivities always put a pep in my step - I love the onslaught of holiday get-togethers. I'm about half way done with my shopping and am looking forward to spending Christmas Eve at my cousin Christopher's house in New Rochelle. We normally have Christmas Eve at my house, but this year, Christopher and his wife Joanna are hosting all of us. I have no doubt celebrating Christmas Eve a la Westchester will be a fun twist on tradition.
It's funny to think back to when you were a kid and could barely sleep the night before Christmas, because you were so overwhelmingly excited that Santa was coming (!!!!). For me, those feelings of holiday excitement haven't completely gone away, they've just been reallocated. Now, I am excited to be home for a few days, enjoy delicious food/drink and exchange gifts with my family and friends. There is something so comforting to me about sitting in the living room with my Mom's tree all a-glow. I know, I know, can you say corny? (But it is so true.)
On that note - Happy Holidays, y'all!
