I still enjoy seeing the local public holiday displays. Traveling down the UES and finally reaching the giant star at the intersection of Fifth and 57th brings a smile to my face no matter the weather. This year’s Bloomie windows theme is not a fav (colours are all wrong IMO) but at least we have them. Missing all the other “Bs” - Bendel’s, Bonwit Teller, Barney’s, even B. Altman yet cherishing those that remain. The wire trumpeting angels of Rockefeller Center, the amazing lights of Lincoln Centre, drinking hot chocolate across from St John the Divine. Wish I could wander the twisted streets of SoHo, the Village and Tribeca viewing the smaller more intimate displays but there is always next year.