It’s that time when holidays merge for a race to the new year.
During what seems like warp speed, a fast track to seasonal shopping starts with pumpkins in October, the same orange-flavored pies in November, and a big bird takes center stage on American tables, with a turkey as the main menu item from December to January.
No sooner than Halloween ends, Christmas decorations compete with Thanksgiving Day observances to speed up the seasons.
Daylight savings ends on Nov. 3; days later, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular opens its annual holiday family treat.
This year, Nov. 8 marks opening night, and already, tourists are booking reservations to fill the hall to witness the Biblical story about three kings who followed a star in the sky signaling the birth of a savior. The concluding spectacle features live animals, colorful costumes, and unrivaled pageantry of the age-old story of their journey to deliver precious gifts to a couple named Mary and Joseph.
On opening night, after enjoying a spectacular showcase of predominantly unique NYC sights — Central Park, Fifth Ave., and a bus tour — exiting patrons usually marvel at the artificial snow, which adds more spectacle to the inaugural showcase.
The next significant attraction dates Nov. 28, the fourth Thursday when New York City spotlights the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on the actual holiday.
Santa Claus debuts to close out the crowd favorite, along with giant floating balloons, marching bands, floats, celebrity guests, Broadway stars, and performances.
This leap year, Christmas and Channukah coincide for a Christian/Jewish commemoration. Both religious groups are expected to honor the sacredness of the year-end tradition.
Already, commercial enterprises are capitalizing on the opportunity to entice consumers to their brands.
Not to be overlooked is that some streets are also already festooned with lights and decorations.
Yet, the calendar has not adopted its “fall back” principle, which means turning the clock one hour behind, enabling an hour more sleep.
This is to reverse the March procedure, which dictates a “spring forward” principle to adapt to earlier sunrises and later sunsets.
It will not be until Sunday, the first Sunday in the month, except for Arizona and Hawaii and five territories—Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands—when all clocks in the nation will adhere to the adjustment.
In any case, holidays will be frequent from now until January 2025.
In conclusion, shopping will be an economic booster.
Early Voting Records NYC’s Highest Ever One-day Turnout
More than 140,000 people reportedly voted last Saturday when early voting started here. That figure tops the 30 % usually recorded …Brooklyn outperformed all the borough, delivering a whopping 40,000 civic-minded citizens to the polls. Manhattan followed, delivering 38,000 to the coffers. Queens came in third, adding 31,000 to the tally. And the Bronx totaled 16,000. With 13,000 voters, Staten Island counted with the five boroughs’ early voting record. NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams voted early Saturday.
Allegedly, he told Eyewitness News, “This is awesome. I’m very impressed to see this. I’ve been watching the news, and it looks like lines are forming all over the city.”
According to the Channel 7 media outlet, Williams said he hoped lines would form all across the country.
Jean Griffith-Sandiford and her daughter Brenda sure up Kings County’s impressive numbers by ensuring her Brooklyn constituency staked an early claim to participation in the process.
Early voting ends Nov. 3, the identical day daylight savings bows.
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