Tag: Christmas

  • Memories of a Manhattan Christmas

    Memories of a Manhattan Christmas

    My childhood Christmas memories center on my aunt and uncle’s Manhattan apartment, overflowing with relatives, holiday trappings, and delicious food. But before the festivities began, my family had to travel to Manhattan. We lived on Long Island, normally an hour’s drive from Manhattan. Nothing was normal about driving on Christmas Day. New York City roads…

  • All in the Family Changing Christmas Traditions

    All in the Family Changing Christmas Traditions

    The holidays conjure up memories of celebrations past – good ones, some not so positive, others we prefer to forget. This particular memory should most likely be left behind. The phone rang one December evening.  “Hi, can I talk to Stevie?” I recognized my brother-in-law Will’s voice and began to search the house for my…