All of Manhattan is dressed up in its finery for the holidays. Last year I took you on a walk down Fifth Avenue. But this year I am going to take you on a visit to the spectacular tree at Rockefeller Center.
The Channel got its name because it is in between a building called, La Maison Francaise and the other named the British Empire Building. Just like the actual Channel in Europe which is in between France and England.
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The gilded bronze statue of Prometheus by Paul Manship, overlooks the plaza. It was created in 1934.
The steps lead up to the perimeter of the plaza.
The flag poles are all dressed in their holiday finery. During the rest of the year flags from the United Nation members, about 200, are on display.
This massive 12 ton tree was actually born in Walkill, New York. It is topped by a new Swarovski crystal, weighing 90 pounds and comprised of 3 million crystals.
At the head of the sunken plaza we see this Mankind Figure. He is the Youth and on the other side is the Maiden. They were originally to flank Prometheus but the artist, Paul Manship, was not happy with the location. They were in storage for many years but now we can admire them in their current placement.
Below you can see just all the hustle and bustle that goes on here.
I wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Florence
Tuesday 26th of March 2019
One of these days, I would love to see NYC at Christmas. Nobody does it like NY! I love the first picture & the one with the toy soldier.
Mary
Wednesday 27th of March 2019
Christmastime is truly magical in New York Florence. When you come I will be glad to show you around.
Kaycee
Monday 17th of December 2018
Mary, you take such beautiful photographs! Unfortunaltely, I haven't been to the city in several years. But your photographs brought back many happy memories of the times spent enjoying NYC, especially at Christmas time! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Mary
Monday 17th of December 2018
Thank you Kaycee. I'm glad I was able to bring back happy memories. Merry Christmas and hopefully you can come visit another year.
Marie InteriorFrugalista
Monday 17th of December 2018
You know how much I want to be there during the holiday season. Thank you for letting me be there in spirit. Your daughter's a beautiful, Mary! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. xo
Mary
Monday 17th of December 2018
Marie it would feel like springtime to you. But it sure is beautiful with all those lights. Thanks you for your well wishes and a Merry Christmas to you too!
Runningonempty
Tuesday 18th of December 2018
Coincidence, we were in the big city yesterday! Photos to come. I’m so backlogged! It’s the “silly season”, that’s why. Thankyou so much for allowing us to see your wonderful city. Your girls are by far the prettiest things in the photo though. The ice skaters take me back to old New York movies and tv shows. Love Cath
tomthebackroadstraveller
Tuesday 18th of December 2018
...classic New York images at Christmas. Wishing you the Merriest Christmas.