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1 " I detest the way he speaks to me as though I’m a cranky child in need of a nap.Although I will admit a nap sounds incredible right now. "
― Jacqueline E. Smith , Once Upon A Times Square
2 " Thankfully, the lighting of the tree is enough to bring me back to my senses. The golden white lights flicker to life, illuminating the wintry night and igniting the Christmas spirit in every Mondovian heart. And as the crowd breaks into a moving rendition of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” I lift my gaze to the star shining on the tree’s tallest bough and begin to sing along. "
3 " They’re your family. They’re supposed to embarrass you.”“I’ve never seen your family embarrass you.”“No, that’s what they hired Emile for. "
4 " By now, the sun has completely set and yet the lights of the buildings and billboards surrounding us are bright enough to fully illuminate the night sky. Back home in Mondovia, evenings are rather quiet, but here, everything is still so busy. The sidewalks are bustling with pedestrians of every age and nationality. The air is tinged with the aromas of car exhaust, cigarette smoke, and some sort of fried delicacy. And then there’s the music, a modern mixture of unfamiliar beats and lyrics, that blares from a vintage radio across the street. "
5 " There’s no doubt about it. The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in New York City. "
6 " Usually, one is told to imagine a crowd of intimidating strangers in their undergarments. And yet, here I am imagining them in ball gowns and tiaras. "
7 " New York is a work of art in and of itself. It’s a masterpiece that shouldn’t make sense, yet somehow, it does. "
