Is Christmas Peace An Impossible Fantasy?

December 24, 2017
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Last year at this time, I did a post which is one of my favorites. I went hunting for the most magical, soul-restoring images I could find, mostly on instagram.

I remember that it was just days after some lunatic drove his truck into a crowd of joyful Christmas shoppers. And since then, it seems to be an epidemic.

What happened to Christmas Peace?

Well, any peace, for that matter?

I think that one has to make it; be mindful and know that there are those who wish to harm us, but at the same time go on living our lives to the fullest.

And by full, I mean full of hope and love. It doesn’t mean that one has to run themselves ragged.

Last Sunday, I went out of my comfort zone because I HATE crowds like you cannot believe and went into the heart of New York City. Rockefeller Center. You know… Where they have the big tree every year.

Yes, every year, I don’t know how, but they haul a 90 foot tree through the streets of Manhattan

and then build scaffolding and create one of the most magical visions that attracts throngs of visitors into New York City.

This is my photo taken as I was being gently shoved through a crowd of people. I literally, just put my phone up and clicked. I’m surprised that it’s even remotely straight.

This is the very first Christmas tree put up at Rockefeller Center on what was to be the new skating rink in the process of being built. Nice decorations! haha! Well, it was the (not-so-great) depression!

magical snow via Anne Marie Imnadze on instagram

We’ve already had a fair amount of snow this December. It’s all melted now because it’s been warmer and raining. But these little appetizers of snow are always so pretty.

Alas… most winters, by March, the snow is anything but pretty. You will probably enjoy this post which explains in great detail what I’m talking about.

And now, in the spirit of Christmas Peace, please enjoy many beautiful images I’ve found as well as some of my favorite instagram accounts that I think you’ll enjoy too. Most are from the US and England.

JM Bessieres on instagram

The fabulous Fortnum and Mason in London

via Note To Sarah on instagram-her feed is awesome!

The iconic Ralph Lauren store on Madison Avenue in the snow.

via Heleligeo (Helen Martyn) on instagram

No shortage of pics of Pretty Peggy Porschen Cakes which boasts long lines even when it’s freezing outside. But of course, it has to be the best photo I could find. It was worth the time it took. I love this one for a zillion reasons!