Tis The Season of Smiles (and Styles) with Santa!

Santa taking a moment at Essex Market

A week before Christmas and Hanukkah, the magic is alive in NYC with lights, cheer and carols billowing into crowded streets.This year, work and mom life have kept me busy, leaving less time for the usual holiday window visits. My little one's growing curiosity about the man in red sparked a new mission: meeting Santa in all his unique styles and settings. It's been a fun adventure to see how the magic of Santa comes alive in different experiences. Keep reading for our take on the free holiday fun this December...

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

Christmas windows at Macy's Herald Square featuring the story of Virginia O'Hanlon

Cherry cheeks and red velour complement the bearded man who heroically hosts holidays past and present. Slinging a satchel of surprises from rooftop to fireplace, "Santa" represents merriment, cheer and generosity for all ages. This week, Macy's 34th Street windows showcase the story of Virginia O'Hanlon, the 8-year-old who wrote The New York Sun and posed the question of whether Santa Claus exists. The famous response [here], prompted a book, a movie, and remains the most reprinted editorial published in an English language newspaper. Keep reading for a look at Macy's holiday windows featuring Virginia's iconic story...