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A Very New York Christmas
Watercolors by Michael Storrings
Non-Fiction
St. Martin’s Press
October 2008
There’s no place like New York, especially at Christmas time. And if you’re not fortunate enough to wander the festive, well lit streets with New Yorkers this Christmas, experience the city’s holiday transformation with the brilliant watercolors of Michael Storrings in a tantalizing holiday treat titled, “A Very New York Christmas.” A native of upstate New York and a resident of New York City, Storrings vivid memories of the holidays are evident in his book’s enchanting renderings.
The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, with the help of Santa Claus, kicks off the holiday season in “The Big Apple.” But there’s nothing more magical than the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree! New York is home to many holiday traditions, including George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker premiere and the department store Santa.
The children of New York have been able to whisper their Christmas wishes into Santa’s ear since 1888, when J. Lichtenstein & Sons established the “department store Santa” tradition at their store.
“A Very New York Christmas” is more than a visual treasure, it’s also a unique tour guide. Grab a hot cup of tea at the Hotel Pierre or take in a musical, compliments of The Boys Choir of Harlem at the Apollo Theater. And before you leave this magical city or return this small book to your tote bag, take in as many spectacular sights as you can stand and behold the finest holiday displays ever created!
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