Asked not to travel, many New Yorkers are looking to create new traditions. Some residential buildings are stepping into the void, and have already cued Santa and the jazz band. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Holidays and Special Occasions”
How Neighbors Are Coming Together to Buy Local for the Holidays
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
“I’m not buying anything from freaking Jeff Bezos,” says a member of a Red Hook business group. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Pleads With Americans to Stay Home on Thanksgiving
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
Even as the White House downplays the coronavirus threat, health officials warned against traditional gatherings with those from outside the immediate household. Source: New York Times
Halloween in N.Y.C.: When Trick-or-Treating Is Scary, for Real
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2020
Some New Yorkers are trying to find a way to celebrate Halloween despite concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Rosh Hashana in the Pandemic: Rabbis, Cantors and Video Crews
By Gotham Rex on September 18, 2020
The first High Holy Days of the coronavirus era will be celebrated this weekend, as rabbis try to deliver an online version of Judaism’s most sacred celebrations. Source: New York Times
How to Celebrate Juneteenth in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2020
The virtual events include a poetry performance, meditations, discussions, music and more. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Embark on a Summer of Uncertainty
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2020
Memorial Day weekend in New York City usually marks the beginning of a vibrant summer to come. But this year traditions have been altered under the shadow of the coronavirus. Source: New York Times