Paz's New York Minute » Holidays

In the Garden

Paz New York — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:06:25 +0000

As I passed by the garden of a church, I believe is called St. Joseph’s, the decorations of the shrine caught my attention.

I stopped behind the gate to take photos.

I had no idea that someone watched me when the minister/priest popped his head out the door.

"You can come in!" He called out to me and then disappeared.

Pleasantly surprised, I opened the gate quickly and stepped inside the garden to get a closer photo of Mary and Joseph…

… And a closer look at the humble, yet beautiful decorations…

… and the flowers…

… that surrounded the Mary and Joseph.

The starlings and sparrows watched me from the safety of the high tree branches.

Soon one starling flew down to the water fountain.

A second starling joined the first. They took sips of water and started chatting.

"Don’t you just love the holiday atmosphere in the city?"

"Oh, yes. I’m lovin’ the decorations."

Holiday Gift Baskets

Paz New York — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:58:15 +0000

A window display of holiday gift baskets.

At close glance, I see the basket is filled lots of different types of chocolate – like Baci, Kinder.

The basket is also filled with Tre Marie Panettone a sweet bread loaf eaten around Christmas time and New Year’s.

Paz

Merry Christmas!

Paz New York — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:19:52 +0000

I admired the lights, as I passed this church.

I’ve always seen the wreaths hanging over the doors in the previous years.

However, I don’t recall if they had the lights shining above.

As I was taking a photo, to my surprise, the lights turned pink….

… Then it turned white…

… Then it turned green.

Ohh! Ahh!

I’ve never seen that on a church before. What a treat!

Why was I the only one to stop to enjoy this colorful light show? Everyone else walked by quickly.

Oh! The light turned purple, too!

How colorful, special, magical!

Merry Christmas to all! Have a colorful, special, magical celebration!

Paz

Penn Station

Paz New York — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:28:34 +0000

I was at Penn Station on the weekend. My camera has been acting up, so let’s just pretend that this is an intentional work of abstract art. How many of you can see that this is a photo of people going up the escalator?

Holiday decorations everywhere!

You will always find a weary traveler trying to get some rest.

People who have places to go and are in a hurry.

This young man, named Lorenzo Laroc played his electric violin/ viola with lots of vigor.

He drew quite a crowd who enjoyed listening to his music.

Reindeer Display

Paz New York — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:23:22 +0000

I had to stop and admire this reindeer display (Also for sale at the Christmas tree stall),

Hello Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, et al.

Paz