'Tis the season for magic ... if you believe! No, not the kind of magic created with rabbits in a hat or scarves pulled from a sleeve. Instead, this seasonal magic engages the mind and touches the soul, and comes to us in ways that are truly our own.
I miss the city at this time of year, specifically the glorious holiday windows found at many of the stores, large and small. Designing and creating these worlds of wonder is definitely an art and bestow a spot of magic during the Christmas season. I discovered this magic when I was six, at the corner of 10th and G Street in Washington, D.C. Here stood one of this city's landmarks known as Woodward & Lothrop, a department store affectionately known as Woodies.
Yes, a department store ... that encompassed an entire city block, rose nine stories high and literally provided windows of fantasy and delight during the Christmas season for young and old alike. I was mesmerized, enchanted and never tired of our tradtional "Woodies-holiday-windows-walk-around-the-block" each and every year. The inside wasn't "too shabby" either, where we'd retreat for a warm something to drink and sweet treat in their amazing Tea Room.
Sadly, Woodies closed in 1995 but if you are lucky enough to be in the city, grab your coat, the hand of a child (any age will do) and take a stroll through your shopping district to enjoy this holiday magic ... for me!
Happy Holidays ...
M-A
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