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I put up my Christmas lights over the weekend. Inside my condo, every room has something seasonal – a large red bow here, a velvet garland there, a string of lights somewhere else. Some of the decorations will be visible to neighbors outside, including a pine garland of lights I strung up on my patio. I mentioned this to someone on Saturday, who replied, “You decorate?!” To which I answered, “Always do! I love celebrating any season – hey, I drink mint juleps on Derby Day!” And it’s true. Life seems too short to ignore any chance to laugh, get together with friends and embrace the special qualities of one time of the year or another. So when my friend asked, “You decorate?!” I immediately wanted to respond, “You don’t?!”
Luckily, I live in an area that seems to agree with my personal slant on this season. I was driving around quite a bit the past couple of days and noticed lots of lights and wreaths and garlands everywhere. On A1A in Fort Lauderdale, the large, graceful snowflake lights are mounted on streetside poles. Private homes and businesses are twinkling with light displays and many more will decorate in the week ahead. (I noticed the Casablanca Café, along the Fort Lauderdale beach, has an especially beautiful array of holiday lights this year.) Then there’s downtown. Las Olas always offers visitors and residents a place to get in the spirit of the season.
And that brings me to Christmas on Las Olas, the holiday celebration that attracts delighted throngs each year. This time around, it’s on Tuesday night, November 27, starting just before 6 p.m. They’ve been doing this thing for 42 years and pretty much know how to throw a good street party by now. It’s very much a celebration for the whole family. But Christmas on Las Olas also is the kind of event you can enjoy with a group of friends, as a couple – or just by yourself. And it’s free. Carolers sing, bell ringers ring and Santa ho-hos a lot. The lights downtown are more impressive this year than ever and there’s a snow mountain to play on and, no kidding, the Rockettes will even perform. Look for these highstepping dancers at the 6th Avenue stage near the Cheesecake Factory at 5:50 p.m. They’re, uhm, kicking off the event. Sorry. Anyway, if you’re not getting that holiday feeling yet, Christmas on Las Olas should do the trick. And if you are feeling it, then you’ll be able to mingle with thousands of other folks who want to celebrate the season too. It’s a great evening and might just inspire you to put up those home holiday decorations of your own. I recommend some large red bows to emphasize your enthusiasm for the season. Plus, they’ll drive your non-decorating friends nuts.
Luckily, I live in an area that seems to agree with my personal slant on this season. I was driving around quite a bit the past couple of days and noticed lots of lights and wreaths and garlands everywhere. On A1A in Fort Lauderdale, the large, graceful snowflake lights are mounted on streetside poles. Private homes and businesses are twinkling with light displays and many more will decorate in the week ahead. (I noticed the Casablanca Café, along the Fort Lauderdale beach, has an especially beautiful array of holiday lights this year.) Then there’s downtown. Las Olas always offers visitors and residents a place to get in the spirit of the season.
And that brings me to Christmas on Las Olas, the holiday celebration that attracts delighted throngs each year. This time around, it’s on Tuesday night, November 27, starting just before 6 p.m. They’ve been doing this thing for 42 years and pretty much know how to throw a good street party by now. It’s very much a celebration for the whole family. But Christmas on Las Olas also is the kind of event you can enjoy with a group of friends, as a couple – or just by yourself. And it’s free. Carolers sing, bell ringers ring and Santa ho-hos a lot. The lights downtown are more impressive this year than ever and there’s a snow mountain to play on and, no kidding, the Rockettes will even perform. Look for these highstepping dancers at the 6th Avenue stage near the Cheesecake Factory at 5:50 p.m. They’re, uhm, kicking off the event. Sorry. Anyway, if you’re not getting that holiday feeling yet, Christmas on Las Olas should do the trick. And if you are feeling it, then you’ll be able to mingle with thousands of other folks who want to celebrate the season too. It’s a great evening and might just inspire you to put up those home holiday decorations of your own. I recommend some large red bows to emphasize your enthusiasm for the season. Plus, they’ll drive your non-decorating friends nuts.
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