Dan Cirucci: Amidst The Craziness, Fond Memories Of . . . . CHRISTMAS!

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Amidst The Craziness, Fond Memories Of . . . . CHRISTMAS!

There's no denying it.
Christmas is not quite the same this year. Social distancing has put a crimp in it. And many of the special treats of Christmas are just not there this year.

For example, we haven't made our annual trip to New York to take in all the special treats of the Big Apple during the Christmas season -- the spectacular decorations at the stores and businesses along Fifth Avenue and elsewhere. Some (like Lord & Taylor) are gone. Others, aren't on display so as not to attract crowds.

Still, we're bringing you some photos from years past of Christmas in New York just in case you've forgotten how grand it can be. And we hope that's the way it will be next year at this time.

But Christmas doesn't always have to be grand and spectacular.

As you look at these photos, remember that it's also simple: the wonder in a child's eyes, a heartfelt gift to the needy, the scent of fresh pine or balsam, your silent prayer at the manger, the extra greenbacks that you drop into that Salvation Army red kettle, the card that you send to a member of our armed forces defending our nation, a cup of hot chocolate by the fireplace, the wondrous joy of Christmas morning and your own thanks that you can once again share it all with those you love.

Keep Christmas -- keep it quietly in your heart and share it openly, confidently, proudly and generously with the whole world!

Two photos above: Macy's windows tell the story of Christmas at Macy's

Six photos above: Our favorite windows this year - Keeping Christmas Traditions at Lord & Taylor.

Three photos above: The model train display at the Railroad Museum in Grand Central Station.

Two photos above and one below: The grand Christmas tree and wreath at the Met Life Building.

Three photos above: Saks windows.

Two photos above: the huge, inspiring manger at St. Patrick's Cathedral and carolers outside St. Pat's.

The Tree at Rockefeller Center.

The spectacular entrance to Henri Bendel.

Harry Winston's Rare Jewels of the World.

Bulgari Jewels.

Five photos above: The lavish window displays at Bergdorf Goodman.

Three photos above: Inside Tiffany's, including the incredible (and priceless) Tiffany diamond.

Two photos above: The Christmas tree at Trump Tower and Mr. Trump's pointsettias.

The oversized set of Christmas lights on Sixth Avenue.

Two photos above: Times Square at night and the Empire State Building.

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About Dan Cirucci

He's been cited by the late Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed across all media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, a Save Jersey blog columnist, frequent guest on the Matt Rooney radio show and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post, Broad and Liberty and other print and online platforms.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include all things Italian, politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

He and his wife Carole have two grown children and seven grandchildren.

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