Tag: Christmas
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
I kept my best Christmas picture for last: the famous tree at Rockefeller Center. I managed to catch a short window in the run-up to Christmas and ran over during a work break to see it. Even on a weekday, at a very random time, it was already crowded with people. So yes — I…
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Carnegie Hall
Today is Christmas Eve—Heiligabend– the main event in Germany with afternoon cake, traditional food, presents and one of my favorite parts: my mum revealing her special surprise for the holidays. Always treating us to a concert, the ballet, or a cabaret. Even though I’m not spending Christmas in Germany this year, I’m keeping that tradition…
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Christmas Trees
This year I’m spending Christmas in Manhattan, which means scaling things down — but of course not the level of cosiness. After choosing a cute, real fir tree, decorations followed: lights and a variety of ornaments. But have you ever wondered where this tradition actually comes from? It goes back much further than modern Christmas…
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Merry Xmas
Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Christmas, wherever you may be celebrating! Here in Berlin, the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Christmas market at Schloss Charlottenburg. Sipping Glühwein under the glow of festive lights with the stunning Baroque palace is a wonderful start to the holidays. Once a summer…
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Lighting up the night sky
The city is aglow in festive lights, and at Hudson Yards, the holiday decorations beautifully enhance the surrounding architecture, including The Shed’s Bloomberg building. Fun fact: The Bloomberg event space, part of The Shed, is housed in a structure on rails that can expand outward. Known as The McCourt, this movable feature allows the building…
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Holiday Party Season
Holiday parties have long been a way to mark the season, bringing people together for food, conversation, and a bit of cheer. This week, I was lucky to attend one—well-organized and fun, held in a cool, modern location. The food was great, the music lively, and the space perfect for celebrating. It goes to show…
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Vorweihnachtszeit
Today marks the 1st Advent, a special moment in der Vorweihnachtszeit—Germany’s pre-Christmas period. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, a candle is lit on an Advent wreath, a tradition that started in the 19th century to mark the countdown to the holiday. This year, I’m especially looking forward to the season. New York City feels…
Josephine in New York City 