Growing up, every Christmas meant a trip to see the tree at Rockefeller Center, to watch the skaters whizzing along the shiny ice, and to marvel at the line of angels heralding the season.
As much as I loved those trips, it’s been years since I’ve made it to see the tree at Christmas time. Recently, though, I visited the Hilton Short Hills and found a lovely surprise in the restaurant lobby: A nearly 10-foot tall, candy and gingerbread replica of Rockefeller Center. Not only does this rendition have fabulous detail—the NBC building, retail stores, and a spun sugar skating rink—it is entirely edible.
Of course, it is not the same as being there, but the up side is there is that no bustling crowd, no chilled air, no trek through a bridge or tunnel, and yet it will inspire that same child-like wonder. You will feel the season’s spirit and enthusiasm as you note with delight all of the awesome details from top to bottom. Go and see it for yourself; perhaps it will become a new tradition.