Recently, U.S. Airways Magazine announced the “15 Best Cities for Getting That Holiday Spirit”. And, while it should come as no surprise to those who know how much Philadelphia Rocks, the city of Philadelphia took the Number 1 spot this year.
According to the article, some of the must-see holiday events were the Wannamaker's Christmas lights show, the Santa Express Train, the Dickens Christmas Village and the pipe organ at Macy's. It seems that the tradition of gathering in the Grand Court of Macy's to hear the pipe organ and waiting for the arrival of the Santa Express Train is the best way to get in touch with your Holiday spirit.
Philadelphia beat out many other cities, who are also well known for their Holiday traditions. London, U.K came in second place. The article lauded the Santa at the Christmas Grotto at Harrods, along with enjoying tea at Hamleys. Of course, Harrod's is famous for their annual Christmas teddy bear, and this year's bear is exceptionally cute bear named Archie.
Coming in a strong third place, was our nation's capital, Washington, D.C.. Although everyone loves the Nutcracker Ballet, it seems that U.S. Airways was especially impressed with the D.C interpretation of the holiday classic. The opening Christmas party is set in a Georgetown mansion and, appropriately, George Washington plays the role of the Nutcracker. Instead of sugar plums, the ballet features cherry blossoms.
I found it surprising that New York City, home of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller center, Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes, came in at number 7 on the list after Rome, Rio De Janeiro and San Francisco.
One of the interesting things about the listing, is that the judges give equal weight to all sorts of holiday traditions. Christmas tamales in Austin, TX made the list, as did the Blue Christmas at Graceland in Memphis, TN.
So, how ever you celebrate the holiday and ring in the New Year, enjoy spending it in the number one place to get into the holiday spirit. And, have a happy New Year!
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By Melissa Kennedy- Melissa is a 9 year blog veteran and a freelance writer, along with helping others find the job of their dreams, she enjoys computer geekery, raising a teenager, supporting her local library, writing about herself in the third person and working on her next novel.
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