I love being a Jew in America who can enjoy all the Christmas displays without feeling left out. So between outdoor displays and fun parties, I just love this time of year.
The big office buildings downtown have large glorious trees in the lobby. This is the PacMutual Building which is a wonder any time of the year. They have so much room in the lobby that even though this tree is in front of the elevator bank – it doesn’t block anything.
Meanwhile, out on the street, on a fenced off vacant lot, someone has placed this Magi and wreath.
This is a window in a low-income building. Interesting, a bottle of water and the American flag. I do love how people are proud of our colors, regardless of time of year. It’s not just Independence Day where people display the flag.
The foyer of a beautiful old office building. How can I not love a building that displays knights! The symbol indicates that this is a multi-purpose housing building – artists can both live and work here.
I gave my last tour on Spring st. today. I doubt this tour will ever come back. Things always change, even Conservancy tours. After it was over, it was time for celebration at an old classic speakeasy.
Methinks they do protest loudly. Everywhere they claim to be the originators of the French Dip Sandwich. An honor that nearby Phillipe’s also claims. I prefer Phillipe’s sandwiches, but what can I say, a wonderful dark old speakeasy – it’s just a fun experience downtown.
Then it was rush home to get ready for two Christmas parties, one at a friends’ house and the next one a business event. Both fun and festive.
Then it was time for our early Hanukkah party, early since it comes late this year and better to have a party on the ‘wrong’ day than not have a party.
Cam’s first Hanukkah.
Someone had to eat before we lit the candles.
With a little help from Dad.
Since it isn’t even the holiday, we just lit them all.
Then it was on to a delicious dinner.
Once a year I do this kind of frying. First I tried to bake them, then fry, they got a little burnt. Everybody was happy for the effort, they still tasted better than the store bought kind. Maybe next year it will be better.
After dinner, opening presents. No pictures, it was the kind of mayham you’d expect. The kids were very good, very excited, and we had our round robin exchange. Some very cool gifts. All in all, a wonderful celebratory time.
Leah